Elissa Barnard

Events
1500 m

Elissa Barnard is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:21.43 in the 800m, 2:04.97 in the 800m, 4:39.68 in the 1500m, 5:05.82 in the Mile and 5:09.24 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:39.68
2026 season best4:39.68May 1, 2026 · Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
Last competitionEd Murphey ClassicJul 10, 2026 · 2:04.97

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:39.68, 2026 season best 4:39.68 (May 1, 2026, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Ed Murphey Classic, Jul 10, 2026, 2:04.97

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorMO 20262:21.43859 pts–#94
800mTN 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:04.971,075 pts–#474
1500mKS 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:39.68908 pts––
MileIndoorMO 20255:05.82903 pts––
MileMO 2023United States Mile all-time list5:09.24854 pts––
3000mIndoorMO 202610:01.26928 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor2:04.97–Jul 10, 2026Ed Murphey Classic
2026800m 2:04.97–Jul 10, 2026Ed Murphey Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:21.43–Feb 6, 2026Missouri Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20261500m 4:39.68–May 1, 2026Rock Chalk Classic
20263000m Indoor10:01.26–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:01.26–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
20263000m-short-track 10:01.26–Jan 31, 2026Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational
20265000m 17:52.23–Apr 23, 2026116th Drake Relays
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Elissa Barnard's 1500 m personal best is 4:39.68, set on May 1, 2026 in Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA).

Elissa Barnard competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:39.68, set on May 1, 2026 in Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA). Last competition: Ed Murphey Classic on Jul 10, 2026, 2:04.97.