Hailey Nelson
- Events
- 5000 m
Hailey Nelson is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 10:20.21 in the 3000m, 10:21.84 in the 3000m, 17:45.80 in the 5000m, 17:36.00 in the 5000m and 36:27.42 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 m17:45.80
2026 season best17:45.80Mar 26, 2026 · Francis Field, St. Louis
Last competitionMIAA Outdoor ChampionshipsMay 3, 2026 · 18:07.24
As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 17:45.80, 2026 season best 17:45.80 (Mar 26, 2026, Francis Field, St. Louis (USA)) · Last competition: MIAA Outdoor Championships, May 3, 2026, 18:07.24
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorKS 202610:20.21871 pts––
5000mIndoorKS 202617:36.00899 pts–#525
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 202610:29.37843 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 10:20.21 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | 11th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m | 10:21.84 | – | Jan 23, 2026 | Rumble in the Jungle Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 10:29.37 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Washburn Rust Buster |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 10:29.37 | – | Jan 16, 2026 | Washburn Rust Buster |
| 2026 | 5000m Indoor | 17:36.00 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | MIAA Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 5000m | 17:45.80 | – | Mar 26, 2026 | WashU Distance Carnival |
| 2026 | 10000m | 36:27.42 | – | May 1, 2026 | MIAA Outdoor Championships |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 10:31.41 | – | Feb 15, 2025 | 10th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i) |