Jacob Hernandez
United StatesActive- Born
- Nov 5, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Jacob Hernandez is a United States long-distance runner, born on November 5, 1998. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 14:33.99 in the 5000m, 14:19.69 in the 5000m, 29:17.55 in the 10000m, 1:08:36 in the Semi and 2:22:05 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 10 000 m29:17.55
2026 season best1:08:36Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX
Personal best · 5000 m14:33.99
Last competitionAramco Houston Half MarathonJan 11, 2026 · 1:08:36
As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:17.55, 5000 m 14:33.99, 2026 season best 1:08:36 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Aramco Houston Half Marathon, Jan 11, 2026, 1:08:36 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mIndoorWA 202314:19.69977 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorCO 202215:33.04745 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:08:36 | – | Jan 11, 2026 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2023 | 5000m Indoor | 14:19.69 | – | Feb 10, 2023 | Husky Classic |
| 2023 | 10000m | 29:17.55 | – | Apr 13, 2023 | Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:22:05 | – | Dec 3, 2023 | California International Marathon |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:56.12 | – | Mar 19, 2022 | CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO (USA) |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track | 15:33.04 | – | Dec 10, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 15:33.04 | – | Dec 10, 2022 | Western Colo Mountaineer FH, Gunnison, CO (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 29:39.03 | – | Apr 13, 2022 | Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA) |