Erika Krueger

Events
5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:37.71 in the 1500m, 5:04.40 in the Mile, 9:58.88 in the 3000m, 16:54.48 in the 5000m and 10:37.84 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:54.48
2026 season best16:54.48May 1, 2026 · Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
Last competitionSun Belt Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 17:13.94

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:54.48, 2026 season best 16:54.48 (May 1, 2026, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 17:13.94

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:37.71922 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20265:04.40912 pts––
3000mIndoorAL 20269:58.88936 pts––
5000mTN 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:54.48952 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorAL 20269:58.88936 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:37.71–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:04.40–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026mile-short-track 5:04.40–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:04.40–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:58.88–Feb 24, 2026Sun Belt Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20263000m Indoor9:58.88–Feb 24, 2026Sun Belt Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20263000mSt 10:37.84–May 15, 2026Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m 16:54.48–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
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Erika Krueger's 5000 m personal best is 16:54.48, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA).

Erika Krueger competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:54.48, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA). Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 17:13.94.