Justin Hayes

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Justin Hayes is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:58.96 in the 800m, 3:53.45 in the 1500m, 4:14.38 in the Mile, 4:17.35 in the Mile and 8:18.87 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:18.87
2026 season best4:03.72Apr 10, 2026 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:14.38
Last competitionDuke InvitationalApr 10, 2026 · 4:03.72

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:18.87, Mile Short Track 4:14.38, 2026 season best 4:03.72 (Apr 10, 2026, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Duke Invitational, Apr 10, 2026, 4:03.72

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:58.96787 pts––
1500mNC 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:53.45934 pts––
MileIndoorVA 20224:14.38952 pts––
MileNC 2025United States Mile all-time list4:17.35872 pts––
3000mIndoorVA 20228:18.87968 pts––
5000mIndoorVA 202214:41.96903 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:03.72–Apr 10, 2026Duke Invitational
20262000Metres 6:45.09–Mar 21, 2026Big South vs Southern Conference Challenge
20263000mSt 6:45.09–Mar 20, 2026Big South vs Southern Conference Challenge
2025Mile 4:17.35–Mar 29, 2025Davidson College Relays
20255000m 15:25.02–Apr 12, 2025Asheville Bulldog Invitational
20231500m 3:53.45–Apr 28, 2023Charlotte Invitational, Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC
2022800m 1:58.96–Apr 16, 2022Catamount Athletic Complex, Cullowhee, NC (USA)
20221500m 4:00.13–Apr 15, 2022Catamount Athletic Complex, Cullowhee, NC (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Justin Hayes's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:18.87, set on Feb 26, 2022.

Justin Hayes competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:03.72, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: Duke Invitational on Apr 10, 2026, 4:03.72.