John Ruona

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track

John Ruona is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000mSt and 1000m.

His personal bests include 4:24.07 in the Mile, 9:25.30 in the 3000mSt, 2:35.29 in the 1000m, 2:35.29 in the 1000m-short-track and 2:35.29 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:25.30
2025 season best9:38.69Mar 22, 2025 · Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
2025 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:24.07
Last competitionLarry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJMay 2, 2025 · DNF
Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:25.30, Mile Short Track 4:24.07, 2025 season best 9:38.69 (Mar 22, 2025, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC (USA)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ, May 2, 2025, DNF

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorPA 20234:24.07841 pts–
3000mStMD 2023United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:25.30892 pts–
1000mIndoorMD 20222:35.29817 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorMD 20222:35.29817 pts–
1000m-short-track20222:35.29817 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorPA 20234:24.07841 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:28.09–Feb 22, 2025MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2025Mile Indoor4:28.09–Feb 22, 2025MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
20253000mSt 9:38.69–Mar 22, 2025Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:26.21–Feb 24, 2024Metro Atlantic Indoor Athletic Conference Championships
2024Mile Indoor4:26.21–Feb 24, 2024Metro Atlantic Indoor Athletic Conference Championships
20243000mSt 9:35.96–Mar 16, 2024Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational
2023Mile Indoor4:24.07–Feb 4, 2023Sykes & Sabock Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
2023mile-short-track Indoor4:24.07–Feb 4, 2023Sykes & Sabock Challenge, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Ruona's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:25.30, set on May 6, 2023 in Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA).

John Ruona competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile Short Track.

2025 season best: 9:38.69, set on Mar 22, 2025 in Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC (USA). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ on May 2, 2025, DNF.