James Mwaura
United StatesActive- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m
James Mwaura is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.
His personal bests include 3:47.22 in the 1500m, 4:03.96 in the Mile, 4:03.96 in the Mile, 7:54.50 in the 3000m and 7:54.50 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:39.39
2026 season best8:34.61Jun 7, 2026 · Emerson Field, Concord, MA
Personal best · 10 000 m27:50.44
Last competitionFaxon Law New Haven Road RaceSep 7, 2026 · 58:20
As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:39.39, 10 000 m 27:50.44 (#848 all-time), 2026 season best 8:34.61 (Jun 7, 2026, Emerson Field, Concord, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, Sep 7, 2026, 58:20
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2Miles | 8:34.61 | – | Jun 7, 2026 | The Adrian Martinez Classic |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:23.77 | – | May 23, 2026 | LA Track Festival |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 13:45 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | Boston 5K |
| 2026 | 10000m | 27:55.98 | – | Jun 20, 2026 | Portland Track Festival |
| 2026 | 20Kilometr | 58:20 | – | Sep 7, 2026 | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:40.84 | – | Jun 15, 2025 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:05 | – | May 3, 2025 | USA 5 km Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | 10000m | 29:16.70 | – | Jul 31, 2025 | USA Championships |