Jacob Peterson

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Jacob Peterson is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:13.02 in the 3000m, 14:07.13 in the 5000m, 13:59.46 in the 5000m, 29:30.97 in the 10000m and 8:32.71 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:59.46
2026 season best14:28.41Feb 27, 2026 · Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m29:30.97
Last competitionBig Sky Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · DNF
Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:59.46, 10 000 m 29:30.97, 2026 season best 14:28.41 (Feb 27, 2026, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, DNF

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorWA 20268:13.021,002 pts–#760
5000mWA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:07.13976 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202513:59.461,046 pts–#153
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list29:30.97996 pts–#772
3000m-short-trackIndoorID 20268:32.71891 pts––
3000m-short-trackID 20268:32.71891 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:13.02–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20263000m-short-track 8:32.71–Jan 16, 2026Snake River Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:34.79–Feb 28, 2026Big Sky Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m 14:07.13–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20265000m Indoor14:07.13–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:28.41–Feb 27, 2026Big Sky Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
202610000m 29:30.97–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:30.66–Mar 1, 2025Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships, Northern Arizona-Skydome, Flagstaff, AZ (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Peterson's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:59.46, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Jacob Peterson competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 14:28.41, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (USA) (i). Last competition: Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, DNF.