John Murphy

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Events
5000 m

John Murphy is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 4:00.40 in the 1500m, 3:53.70 in the 1500m, 4:09.85 in the Mile, 8:14.90 in the 3000m and 14:22.97 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:22.97
2026 season best14:28.49Apr 10, 2026 · Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI
2026 season best
Last competitionAmerica East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MAMay 10, 2026 · 14:54.90
America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 14:22.97, 2026 season best 14:28.49 (Apr 10, 2026, Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI (USA)) · Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA, May 10, 2026, 14:54.90

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNY 2023United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.40850 pts––
1500mIndoorMA 20253:53.70974 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:09.851,006 pts–#882
3000mIndoorMA 20258:14.90991 pts––
5000mNH 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:22.97925 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20253:53.70974 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:09.85–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:09.85–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:12.96–Mar 7, 2026NEICAAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:17.86–Feb 20, 2026America East Indoor Championships
20263000m Indoor8:17.86–Feb 20, 2026America East Indoor Championships
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:57.00–Feb 20, 2026America East Indoor Championships
20265000m 14:28.49–Apr 10, 2026Friar Invitational
20251500m Indoor3:53.70–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Murphy's 5000 m personal best is 14:22.97, set on May 4, 2025 in Reggie F. Atkins T&F, Durham, NH (USA).

John Murphy competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:28.49, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI (USA). Last competition: America East Outdoor Championships, Cushing Field Complex, Lowell, MA on May 10, 2026, 14:54.90.