Elizabeth Ritter

Events
5000 m

Elizabeth Ritter is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:51.89 in the 1500m, 10:18.96 in the 3000m, 17:48.39 in the 5000m, 38:24.35 in the 10000m and 10:43.19 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:48.39
2026 season best10:43.19Feb 14, 2026 · JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)
Last competitionSound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational EventsFeb 14, 2026 · 10:43.19

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:48.39, 2026 season best 10:43.19 (Feb 14, 2026, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events, Feb 14, 2026, 10:43.19

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorTN 202410:18.96874 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNC 202610:43.19803 pts–
2MilesIndoorMA 202310:53.06–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:43.19–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20263000m Indoor10:43.19–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20241500m 4:51.89–Apr 5, 2024VertKlasse Meeting, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
20243000m Indoor10:18.96–Feb 10, 2024Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
20245000m 17:48.39–Mar 22, 2024Bob Davidson Team Challenge presented by Norris Woody, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
202410000m 38:24.35–May 6, 2024Big South Conference Championships, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC
20232MilesShor Indoor10:53.06–Mar 10, 2023New Balance Nationals Indoor
20232Miles Indoor10:53.06–Mar 10, 2023New Balance Nationals Indoor
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elizabeth Ritter's 5000 m personal best is 17:48.39, set on Mar 22, 2024 in Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC (USA).

Elizabeth Ritter competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 10:43.19, set on Feb 14, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i). Last competition: Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events on Feb 14, 2026, 10:43.19.