Eric Carothers

Eric Carothers

Events
1500 m · Mile

Eric Carothers is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:54.61 in the 1500m, 4:18.32 in the Mile, 4:23.99 in the Mile, 8:44.70 in the 3000m and 8:44.70 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:54.61
2026 season best2:33:25Nov 1, 2026
Personal best · Mile4:23.99
Last competitionTCS New York City Marathon, New York, NYNov 1, 2026 · 2:33:25

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:54.61, Mile 4:23.99, 2026 season best 2:33:25 (Nov 1, 2026) · Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY, Nov 1, 2026, 2:33:25

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorIN 20234:18.32906 pts–
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:23.99800 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:44.70810 pts–
3000mIndoorMI 20218:44.70827 pts–
5000mIndoorIN 202314:39.40911 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:33:25–Nov 1, 2026TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY
2025Marathon 2:27:45–Nov 8, 2025CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
20231500m 3:57.41–May 12, 2023Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Redbird T&F Complex, Normal, IL
2023Mile Indoor4:18.32–Feb 4, 2023Meyo Invite, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
20235000m Indoor14:39.40–Feb 3, 2023Meyo Invite, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
20235000m 15:04.19–May 12, 2023Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Redbird T&F Complex, Normal, IL
20211500m 3:54.61–May 14, 2021Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA)
2021Mile Indoor4:23.99–Jan 29, 2021GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Eric Carothers's 1500 m personal best is 3:54.61, set on May 14, 2021 in Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA).

Eric Carothers competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

2026 season best: 2:33:25, set on Nov 1, 2026. Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY on Nov 1, 2026, 2:33:25.