Elly Velasquez

Events
5000 m

Elly Velasquez is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:31.79 in the 1500m, 4:59.27 in the Mile, 9:50.70 in the 3000m, 16:43.83 in the 5000m and 36:14.48 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:43.83
2026 season best16:46.23Apr 10, 2026 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
Last competitionSouthern Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 12, 2026 · 36:14.48

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:43.83, 2026 season best 16:46.23 (Apr 10, 2026, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 12, 2026, 36:14.48

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:31.79964 pts––
MileIndoorVA 20254:59.27945 pts––
3000mPA 2025United States 3000 m all-time list9:50.70943 pts––
5000mPA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:43.83971 pts––
10000mNC 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:14.48926 pts–#958
1000mTN 20262:58.87872 pts–#286

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m 2:58.87–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20261000m Indoor2:58.87–Jan 16, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20261500m 4:31.79–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
20263000m Indoor9:56.33–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m 9:56.33–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20265000m 16:46.23–Apr 10, 2026Duke Invitational
202610000m 36:14.48–May 12, 2026Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:59.27–Jan 18, 2025Virginia Showcase
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elly Velasquez's 5000 m personal best is 16:43.83, set on Jun 19, 2025 in Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Elly Velasquez competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:46.23, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 12, 2026, 36:14.48.