James Overberg

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James Overberg is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:16.71 in the Mile, 8:06.77 in the 3000m, 13:31.63 in the 5000m, 28:11.61 in the 10000m and 13:31.63 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts

5000 Metres Short Track

13:31.63

10 000 m

28:11.61

2026 season best

13:36.65

Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

NCAA Division I West First Rounds

May 27, 2026 · 29:24.82

NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Sep 20, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:31.63, 10 000 m 28:11.61, 2026 season best 13:36.65 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 29:24.82

Personal bests

Mile

4:16.71

3000m

8:06.77

5000m

13:31.63

10000m

28:11.61

5000m-short-track

13:31.63

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	5000m	13:32.53	-	Apr 17, 2026	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2026	5000m-short-track	13:36.65	-	Jan 31, 2026	↓	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026	10000m	28:11.61	-	Apr 3, 2026	↑	Stanford Invitational
2025	Mile	4:16.71	-	Jan 10, 2025	-	Potts Invitational
2025	5000m	13:31.63	-	Dec 6, 2025	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025	5000m-short-track	13:31.63	-	Dec 6, 2025	↓	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025	10000m	28:20.78	-	Mar 27, 2025	↑	Raleigh Relays
2024	3000m	8:47.95	-	Apr 5, 2024	↓	Colorado Invitational
2023	3000m	8:06.77	-	Feb 25, 2023	↓	Ken Shannon Last Chance Invite
2023	5000m	13:49.80	-	Apr 14, 2023	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2023	10000m	28:38.95	-	Mar 31, 2023	↑	Stanford Invitational
2022	3000m	8:43.03	-	Jan 29, 2022	↓	Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (USA) (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	29:24.82	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m	13:56.58	-	May 16	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m	13:56.58	-	May 14	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m	13:32.53	-	Apr 17	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	28:11.61	-	Apr 3	Stanford Invitational
5000m-short-track	13:56.43	-	Feb 27	Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
5000m-short-track	13:36.65	-	Jan 31	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
5000m-short-track	13:36.65	-	Jan 30	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	13:31.63	-	Dec 6	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
10000m	29:06.43	-	May 28	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
10000m	30:01.23	-	May 16	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
10000m	30:01.23	-	May 15	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
10000m	28:20.78	-	Mar 28	Raleigh Relays
10000m	28:20.78	-	Mar 27	Raleigh Relays
5000m-short-track	14:04.45	-	Feb 28	Big 12 Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track	DNF	-	Feb 15	Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
5000m-short-track	13:39.17	-	Feb 1	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
5000m-short-track	13:39.17	-	Jan 31	Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
Mile	4:16.71	-	Jan 10	Potts Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:47.95	-	Apr 5	Colorado Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:49.80	-	Apr 15	Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m	13:49.80	-	Apr 14	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	28:38.95	-	Mar 31	Stanford Invitational
3000m	8:06.77	-	Feb 25	Ken Shannon Last Chance Invite
5000m	13:57.82	-	Feb 10	Husky Classic
3000m	8:19.01	-	Jan 27	Colorado Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:43.03	-	Jan 29	Colorado Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Overberg's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

James Overberg's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:31.63, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does James Overberg compete in?

James Overberg competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did James Overberg perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:36.65, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 29:24.82.

James Overberg

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions