Ellie Cates
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m
Ellie Cates is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 2:16.60 in the 800m, 2:16.78 in the 800m, 4:35.79 in the 1500m, 4:56.76 in the Mile and 5:04.67 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:47.25
2025 season best9:47.25Feb 8, 2025 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
Personal best · 10 000 m35:21.35
Last competitionHorizon League ChampionshipsMay 11, 2025 · 4:44.97
As of Nov 15, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:47.25, 10 000 m 35:21.35, 2025 season best 9:47.25 (Feb 8, 2025, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Horizon League Championships, May 11, 2025, 4:44.97
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorMI 20242:16.60928 pts–
MileIndoorMI 20244:56.76962 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20259:47.25972 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 800m | 2:16.78 | – | Apr 25, 2025 | Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:23.02 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | Hoosier Horsepower Classic |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:37.43 | – | May 9, 2025 | Horizon League Championships |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 5:00.18 | – | Feb 14, 2025 | GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) |
| 2025 | mile-short-track Indoor | 5:02.84 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | Hoosier Horsepower Classic |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 9:47.25 | – | Feb 8, 2025 | Fairgrounds Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 9:47.25 | – | Feb 8, 2025 | Fairgrounds Invitational, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:58.31 | – | Apr 17, 2025 | Wake Forest Invitational |