Kaitlyn Swartz

Events
5000 m

Kaitlyn Swartz is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:35.14 in the 1500m, 4:53.33 in the Mile, 10:30.10 in the 3000m, 9:50.76 in the 3000m and 17:19.32 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:19.32
2026 season best17:19.32Apr 17, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
Last competitionBig 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZMay 16, 2026 · 18:10.52

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:19.32, 2026 season best 17:19.32 (Apr 17, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ, May 16, 2026, 18:10.52

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKS 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:35.14940 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:53.33985 pts–#736
3000mKS 2025United States 3000 m all-time list10:30.10825 pts––
3000mIndoorTX 20269:50.76961 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:19.32909 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorTX 20269:50.76961 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:35.14–May 1, 2026Rock Chalk Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:53.33–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:53.33–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:50.76–Feb 28, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m Indoor9:50.76–Feb 28, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 17:19.32–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20251500m 4:53.54–Apr 4, 2025John Jacobs Invitational, John Jacobs Track Complex, Norman, OK
2025Mile Indoor5:03.10–Feb 1, 2025Dr. Rick McGuire Invitational, Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO (i)
FAQ

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Kaitlyn Swartz's 5000 m personal best is 17:19.32, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Kaitlyn Swartz competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:19.32, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ on May 16, 2026, 18:10.52.