Jacob Jones

Jacob Jones

Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

Jacob Jones is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.22 in the 800m, 3:43.74 in the 1500m, 4:02.69 in the Mile, 8:16.99 in the 3000m and 14:31.50 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:04.77
2026 season best7.16Jan 23, 2026
Personal best · 1500 m3:43.74
Last competitionGVSU Mike Lints Alumni OpenFeb 7, 2026 · 1:58.06

As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:04.77, 1500 m 3:43.74, 2026 season best 7.16 (Jan 23, 2026) · Last competition: GVSU Mike Lints Alumni Open, Feb 7, 2026, 1:58.06

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNC 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:43.741,057 pts–
MileVA 2023United States Mile all-time list4:02.691,042 pts–
3000mIndoorVA 20228:16.99979 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20228:16.99979 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m 7.16–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
2026200m 22.76–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
2026200m-short-track 23.11–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026800m Indoor1:58.06–Feb 7, 2026GVSU Mike Lints Alumni Open
20251500m 3:57.55–May 16, 2025Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, UTA Maverick Stadium, Arlington, TX
20253000mSt 9:47.42–Apr 5, 2025UNLV Rebels Elite, Myron Partridge Stadium & Sheila Tarr-Smith Field, Las Vegas, NV
20241500m 3:48.47–May 11, 2024CAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2024Mile Indoor4:08.78–Feb 10, 202410th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) - Invitational Events
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Jones's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:04.77, set on Mar 5, 2022.

Jacob Jones competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 7.16, set on Jan 23, 2026. Last competition: GVSU Mike Lints Alumni Open on Feb 7, 2026, 1:58.06.