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Grant Kern

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Grant Kern is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:20.00 in the Mile, 8:27.70 in the 3000m, 14:46.63 in the 5000m, 30:37.91 in the 10000m and 9:39.06 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:27.70
5000 Metres Short Track
14:46.63
2026 season best
8:27.70
Feb 7, 2026 · Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Larry Ellis Invitational
May 1, 2026 · 15:05.70
Larry Ellis Invitational

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:27.70, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:46.63, 2026 season best 8:27.70 (Feb 7, 2026, Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 15:05.70

PB

Personal bests

Mile
4:20.00
3000m
8:27.70
14:46.63
30:37.91
9:39.06
3000m-short-track
8:27.70
mile-short-track
4:20.00
5000m-short-track
14:46.63

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:27.70-Feb 7, 2026
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Penn Classic
2026
3000m-short-track
8:27.70-Feb 7, 2026
↑
Penn Classic
2026
5000m-short-track
14:46.63-Jan 30, 2026
↑
Penn State National Open
2026
5000m
14:53.06-Apr 3, 2026
↑
60th Colonial Relays
2026
10000m
30:37.91-Apr 11, 2026-Bison Outdoor Classic
2025
Mile
4:20.00-Feb 8, 2025-Penn Classic
2025
mile-short-track
4:20.00-Feb 8, 2025-Penn Classic
2025
3000m-short-track
8:32.59-Jan 18, 2025
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Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
2025
3000m
8:32.59-Jan 18, 2025
↑
Nittany Lion Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
2025
5000m-short-track
14:54.79-Mar 8, 2025
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IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Open Event
2025
5000m
14:54.79-Mar 8, 2025
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IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Open Event
2024
3000m-short-track
8:32.17-Feb 3, 2024
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Sykes Sabock Challenge
2024
3000m
8:32.17-Feb 3, 2024
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Sykes Sabock Challenge
2024
3000mSt
9:39.06-May 11, 2024-IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA
2024
5000m-short-track
14:55.98-Mar 3, 2024
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IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
2024
5000m
14:55.98-Mar 3, 2024
↑
IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
2023
3000m-short-track
8:52.06-Feb 11, 2023
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Big Apple Invitational
2023
3000m
8:52.06-Feb 11, 2023
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Big Apple Invitational

2026

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:05.70-May 1Larry Ellis Invitational
10000m
30:37.91-Apr 11Bison Outdoor Classic
5000m
14:53.06-Apr 360th Colonial Relays
5000m
14:53.06-Apr 260th Colonial Relays
3000m-short-track
8:29.95-Mar 1Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track
14:49.44-Feb 28Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:29.95-Feb 28Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:27.70-Feb 7Penn Classic
5000m-short-track
14:46.63-Jan 30Penn State National Open
3000m-short-track
8:32.58-Jan 17Nittany Lion Challenge

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:39.06-May 11IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, George Mason University Indoor Fieldhouse, Fairfax, VA
5000m-short-track
14:55.98-Mar 3IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track
14:55.98-Mar 2IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:32.17-Feb 3Sykes Sabock Challenge

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:52.06-Feb 11Big Apple Invitational

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Grant Kern's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Grant Kern's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:27.70, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i).

Which events does Grant Kern compete in?

Grant Kern competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Grant Kern perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:27.70, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Ott Center for Track & Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 15:05.70.