Kaitlyn Vanderkolk

Kaitlyn Vanderkolk

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Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:28.07 in the 1500m, 4:56.16 in the Mile, 5:16.67 in the Mile, 9:26.41 in the 3000m and 16:02.40 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:30.69
2026 season best9:53.22Jan 17, 2026 · Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:02.40
Last competitionOutdoor Music City ChallengeMay 1, 2026 · 16:53.27
Outdoor Music City Challenge

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 33:30.69, 5000 m 16:02.40, 2026 season best 9:53.22 (Jan 17, 2026, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge, May 1, 2026, 16:53.27

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTN 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:28.07991 pts–
MileIndoorKY 20244:56.16966 pts–
Mile2020United States Mile all-time list5:16.67808 pts–
3000mTN 2023United States 3000 m all-time list9:26.411,019 pts–
5000mCA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:02.401,046 pts–
10000mNC 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list33:30.691,061 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor9:53.22–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m 9:53.22–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:54.37–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20265000m 16:53.27–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20241500m 4:28.07–Apr 26, 2024Music City Challenge
2024Mile Indoor4:56.16–Jan 27, 2024PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:56.16–Jan 27, 2024PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20245000m 16:02.40–Apr 12, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

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Kaitlyn Vanderkolk's 10 000 m personal best is 33:30.69, set on Mar 29, 2024 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Kaitlyn Vanderkolk competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 9:53.22, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i). Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge on May 1, 2026, 16:53.27.