Joey Lapatra

Events
5000 m

Joey Lapatra is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:59.67 in the 800m, 4:18.51 in the Mile, 8:28.99 in the 3000m, 14:51.47 in the 5000m and 14:59.10 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:59.10
2026 season best14:59.10Apr 25, 2026 · Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY
Last competitionHorizon League Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 10, 2026 · 15:10.44

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:59.10, 2026 season best 14:59.10 (Apr 25, 2026, Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 10, 2026, 15:10.44

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorIN 20261:59.67817 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20264:18.51904 pts––
3000mIndoorOH 20268:28.99912 pts––
5000mIndoorMI 202514:51.47873 pts–#612
5000mKY 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:59.10813 pts––
10000mSt. Louis 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list30:48.60887 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track 1:59.67–Jan 17, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
2026800m Indoor1:59.67–Jan 17, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:59.67–Jan 16, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:18.51–Jan 17, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:18.51–Jan 17, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
2026Mile Indoor4:18.51–Jan 17, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
20263000m Indoor8:28.99–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:34.35–Feb 6, 2026Fairgrounds Invitational
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Joey Lapatra's 5000 m personal best is 14:59.10, set on Apr 25, 2026 in Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY (USA).

Joey Lapatra competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:59.10, set on Apr 25, 2026 in Cardinal Park, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 10, 2026, 15:10.44.