Kaitlin Deforest

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Kaitlin Deforest is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:11.61 in the Mile, 10:17.95 in the 3000m, 18:24.96 in the 5000m, 11:11.49 in the 3000mSt and 10:17.95 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:11.49
2026 season best11:54.12May 9, 2026 · Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:17.95
Last competitionMAAC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 11:54.12
MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:11.49, 3000 Metres Short Track 10:17.95, 2026 season best 11:54.12 (May 9, 2026, Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA)) · Last competition: MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 9, 2026, 11:54.12

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorMA 20255:11.61866 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 202510:17.95877 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 202518:24.96817 pts–
3000mStNJ 2025United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:11.49930 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 202510:17.95877 pts–
mile-short-trackIndoorMA 20255:11.61866 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:44.50–Feb 22, 2026MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor10:44.50–Feb 22, 2026MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000mSt 11:54.12–May 9, 2026MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025Mile Indoor5:11.61–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:11.61–Feb 15, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:17.95–Feb 23, 2025MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
20253000m Indoor10:17.95–Feb 23, 2025MAAC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
20253000mSt 11:11.49–May 10, 2025MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
FAQ

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Kaitlin Deforest's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:11.49, set on May 10, 2025 in Rider University, Lawrence Township, NJ (USA).

Kaitlin Deforest competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 11:54.12, set on May 9, 2026 in Morgan Track, Emmitsburg, MD (USA). Last competition: MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 9, 2026, 11:54.12.