Eric Nelson

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Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Eric Nelson is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Marathon.

His personal bests include 2:32:54 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

2026 season best7.01Feb 20, 2026
2026 season best
Last competitionEugene MarathonApr 26, 2026 · 2:23:25
Eugene Marathon

As of Nov 14, 2026: 2026 season best 7.01 (Feb 20, 2026) · Last competition: Eugene Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 2:23:25

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MarathonMA 2022United States Marathon all-time list2:32:54754 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor7.01–Feb 20, 2026Crimson and Cream Qualifier
202660m 7.09–Jan 30, 2026Robert Platt Invitational
2026200m-short-track 22.41–Jan 10, 2026Leonard Hilton Memorial Invitational
2026Marathon 2:23:25–Apr 26, 2026Eugene Marathon
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:34.45–Jan 17, 2025Snake River Open
20255000m 14:29.57–Apr 26, 2025Outdoor Aggie Invitational
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:52.61–Feb 14, 2025Mountain State Games, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (i)
202510000m 30:27.88–May 15, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
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Eric Nelson competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 7.01, set on Feb 20, 2026. Last competition: Eugene Marathon on Apr 26, 2026, 2:23:25.