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Joe Klecker
United StatesActive- Born
- Nov 16, 1996 (29 years old)
- Birthplace
- Minneapolis, United States
- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track
Joe Klecker (born November 16, 1996) is an American long-distance runner.
After a successful collegiate career with the Colorado Buffaloes he turned professional in 2020 joining the On Athletics Club coached by Dathan Ritzenhein. Klecker holds personal bests of 3:37.00 for 1500m, 7:34.14 for 3000m, 12:54.99 for 5000m, and 27:07.57 for 10000m, all set as a part of the On Athletics Club. Klecker attended Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He graduated in 2015 and attended the University of Colorado in the Fall. At Colorado, he was a 9-time All-American in all 3 running sports including 2 runner-up finishes.
He is currently the school's record holder in the indoor 5000m.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 12:54.99, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:58.90, 2026 season best 28:14 (Aug 1, 2026) · Last competition: TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race, Aug 1, 2026, 28:14 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 28:14 | – | Aug 1, 2026 | TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:00:02 | – | Mar 15, 2026 | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:05:56 | – | Apr 20, 2026 | Boston Marathon |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 28:11 | – | Aug 2, 2025 | TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race |
| 2025 | 10MilesRoa | 46:08 | – | Apr 6, 2025 | USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:01:06 | – | Jan 19, 2025 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 25Kilometr | 1:12:32 | – | May 10, 2025 | Amway River Bank Run |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:10:37 | – | Nov 2, 2025 | TCS New York City Marathon |