Erica Barker

United StatesUnited States
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Erica Barker is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:25.75 in the 1500m, 9:38.99 in the 3000m, 16:46.54 in the 5000m, 16:38.65 in the 5000m and 35:56.60 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:25.75
2025 season best4:26.65Apr 12, 2025 · Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:20.86
Last competitionMissouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 17, 2025 · 4:29.11
Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:25.75, 3000 Metres Short Track 10:20.86, 2025 season best 4:26.65 (Apr 12, 2025, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)) · Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 17, 2025, 4:29.11

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIN 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:25.751,008 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20249:38.99999 pts–
5000mIA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:46.54966 pts–
5000mIndoorMI 202516:38.651,001 pts–
10000mIA 2023United States 10 000 m all-time list35:56.60940 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMO 20259:42.04989 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:26.65–Apr 12, 2025Crimson Tide Invitational, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
20253000m-short-track Indoor9:42.04–Feb 1, 2025Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20253000m Indoor9:42.04–Feb 1, 2025Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
20255000m Indoor16:38.65–Feb 14, 2025GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:45.16–Mar 2, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
20255000m 16:46.54–Apr 24, 2025115th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
20241500m 4:25.75–May 3, 2024Billy Hayes Invitational
20243000m Indoor9:38.99–Feb 3, 2024Meyo Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Erica Barker's 1500 m personal best is 4:25.75, set on May 3, 2024 in Billy Hayes T& F Complex, Bloomington, IN (USA).

Erica Barker competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 4:26.65, set on Apr 12, 2025 in Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA). Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 17, 2025, 4:29.11.