Gitch Hayes

Gitch Hayes

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Events
Mile Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:47.07 in the 1500m, 4:09.04 in the Mile, 4:06.29 in the Mile, 8:13.76 in the 3000m and 14:23.58 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:10.08
2026 season best4:10.08Jan 17, 2026 · North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:38.59
Last competitionDown the Stretch Track FestMay 23, 2026 · 4:10.67
Down the Stretch Track Fest

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:10.08, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:38.59, 2026 season best 4:10.08 (Jan 17, 2026, North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Down the Stretch Track Fest, May 23, 2026, 4:10.67

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mVA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.071,014 pts––
MileNY 2022United States Mile all-time list4:09.04967 pts–#529
MileIndoorNC 20264:06.291,050 pts–#969
3000mIndoorNC 20268:13.76998 pts–#799
5000mNC 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:23.58923 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202514:10.301,008 pts–#430

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:47.07–Apr 17, 2026Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:06.29–Feb 21, 2026ASICS Last Chance Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:10.08–Jan 17, 2026Dick Taylor Carolina Challenge
2026Mile 4:10.67–May 23, 2026Down the Stretch Track Fest
2026Mile Indoor4:10.67–May 23, 2026Down the Stretch Track Fest
20263000m Indoor8:13.76–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:13.76–Feb 14, 2026Sound Invite, JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (i) - Invitational Events
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:38.59–Jan 30, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gitch Hayes's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:10.08, set on Jan 16, 2026 in North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (USA).

Gitch Hayes competes in the Mile Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:10.08, set on Jan 17, 2026 in North Carolina-Eddie Smith FH, Chapel Hill, NC (USA). Last competition: Down the Stretch Track Fest on May 23, 2026, 4:10.67.