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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorKS 202610:20.21871 pts––
3000mKS 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:21.84849 pts––
5000mSt. Louis 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:45.80864 pts––
5000mIndoorKS 202617:36.00899 pts–#525
10000mKS 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:27.42916 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 202610:29.37843 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor10:20.21–Feb 14, 202611th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic
20263000m 10:21.84–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:29.37–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
20263000m-short-track 10:29.37–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
20265000m Indoor17:36.00–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
20265000m 17:45.80–Mar 26, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
202610000m 36:27.42–May 1, 2026MIAA Outdoor Championships
20253000m Indoor10:31.41–Feb 15, 202510th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
FAQ

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Hailey Nelson's 5000 m personal best is 17:45.80, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA).

Hailey Nelson competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:45.80, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA). Last competition: MIAA Outdoor Championships on May 3, 2026, 18:07.24.