Jacob Bayes

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Events
5000 m

Jacob Bayes is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:02.43 in the 1500m, 8:46.77 in the 3000m, 14:36.17 in the 5000m, 8:46.77 in the 3000m-short-track and 15:02.60 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:36.17
2026 season best14:36.17Apr 11, 2026 · Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, PA
2026 season best
Last competitionBison Outdoor ClassicApr 11, 2026 · 14:36.17
Bison Outdoor Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:36.17, 2026 season best 14:36.17 (Apr 11, 2026, Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Bison Outdoor Classic, Apr 11, 2026, 14:36.17

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mVA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:02.43826 pts––
3000mIndoorPA 20258:46.77816 pts––
5000mPA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:36.17883 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 20258:46.77816 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorPA 202615:02.60838 pts––
5000m-short-trackPA 202615:02.60838 pts–#223

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:36.17–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:02.60–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20265000m-short-track 15:02.60–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20251500m 4:02.43–Apr 5, 2025Ebanks Invitational
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:46.77–Feb 21, 2025Penn State Tune Up
20253000m Indoor8:46.77–Feb 21, 2025Penn State Tune Up
20255000m Indoor15:04.59–Feb 14, 2025GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Bayes's 5000 m personal best is 14:36.17, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, PA (USA).

Jacob Bayes competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:36.17, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, PA (USA). Last competition: Bison Outdoor Classic on Apr 11, 2026, 14:36.17.