Ella Buhlke

Events
5000 m

Ella Buhlke is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 9:59.17 in the 3000m, 17:10.50 in the 5000m, 17:27.72 in the 5000m, 10:52.65 in the 3000mSt and 9:59.17 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:27.72
2026 season best17:51.89May 3, 2026 · Carnie Smith Stadium - Prentice Gudgen Track, Pittsburg, KS
Last competitionFranson Last ChanceMay 9, 2026 · 10:52.65

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 17:27.72, 2026 season best 17:51.89 (May 3, 2026, Carnie Smith Stadium - Prentice Gudgen Track, Pittsburg, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Franson Last Chance, May 9, 2026, 10:52.65

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorKS 20269:59.17935 pts––
5000mIndoorKS 202617:10.50944 pts–#338
5000mKS 2025United States 5000 m all-time list17:27.72895 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 20269:59.17935 pts––
3000m-short-trackNE 202610:01.60927 pts–#727

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:59.17–Feb 14, 2026Ichabod Invitational
20263000m-short-track 10:01.60–Jan 16, 2026Graduate Classic
20263000m Indoor10:05.64–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
20263000mSt 10:52.65–May 9, 2026Franson Last Chance
20265000m Indoor17:10.50–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
20265000m 17:51.89–May 3, 2026MIAA Outdoor Championships
20255000m 17:27.72–May 4, 2025MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
20243000m-short-track Indoor10:38.74–Feb 16, 2024Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ella Buhlke's 5000 m personal best is 17:27.72, set on May 3, 2025 in Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA).

Ella Buhlke competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:51.89, set on May 3, 2026 in Carnie Smith Stadium - Prentice Gudgen Track, Pittsburg, KS (USA). Last competition: Franson Last Chance on May 9, 2026, 10:52.65.