James Overberg
United StatesActive- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m
James Overberg is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 4:16.71 in the Mile, 8:06.77 in the 3000m, 8:43.03 in the 3000m, 13:32.53 in the 5000m and 13:31.63 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:36.65
2026 season best13:36.65Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
Personal best · 10 000 m28:11.61
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 29:24.82
As of Nov 5, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:36.65, 10 000 m 28:11.61, 2026 season best 13:36.65 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 29:24.82
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 13:56.43 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship |
| 2026 | 10000m | 28:11.61 | – | Apr 3, 2026 | Stanford Invitational |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 4:16.71 | – | Jan 10, 2025 | Potts Invitational |
| 2025 | 5000m Indoor | 13:31.63 | – | Dec 6, 2025 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 13:31.63 | – | Dec 6, 2025 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener |
| 2025 | 10000m | 28:20.78 | – | Mar 27, 2025 | Raleigh Relays |