Grant Kern

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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, 14:53.06 in the 5000m, 14:46.63 in the 5000m and 30:37.91 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:32.58
2026 season best8:32.58Jan 17, 2026 · Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:46.63
Last competitionLarry Ellis InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 15:05.70
Larry Ellis Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:32.58, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:46.63, 2026 season best 8:32.58 (Jan 17, 2026, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 15:05.70

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorPA 20254:20.00886 pts––
3000mIndoorPA 20268:27.70919 pts––
5000mVA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:53.06831 pts––
5000mIndoorPA 202614:46.63888 pts–#631
10000mPA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list30:37.91902 pts––
3000mStVA 2024United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:39.06839 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:27.70–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
20263000m Indoor8:27.70–Feb 7, 2026Penn Classic
20263000m-short-track 8:32.58–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
20265000m-short-track 14:46.63–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:49.44–Feb 28, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m 14:53.06–Apr 3, 202660th Colonial Relays
20265000m Indoor14:53.06–Apr 3, 202660th Colonial Relays
202610000m 30:37.91–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
FAQ

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Grant Kern's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:32.58, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA).

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

2026 season best: 8:32.58, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 15:05.70.