Kaitlyn Walker

Events
5000 m

Kaitlyn Walker is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 10:33.27 in the 3000m, 17:56.10 in the 5000m and 10:33.27 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:56.10
2025 season best15.79Feb 15, 2025
Last competitionJD Martin InvitationalJan 23, 2026 · NM

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:56.10, 2025 season best 15.79 (Feb 15, 2025) · Last competition: JD Martin Invitational, Jan 23, 2026, NM

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorKY 202410:33.27832 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorKY 202410:33.27832 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025weight-throw Indoor15.79–Feb 15, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
2025DT 44.58–May 2, 2025Maroon and White Tune-Up
20243000m-short-track Indoor10:33.27–Feb 2, 2024PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20243000m Indoor10:33.27–Feb 2, 2024PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20245000m 17:57.59–Apr 19, 2024Gibson Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
20235000m 18:20.04–Apr 21, 2023Gary Weineke Memorial, Demirjian Park, Champaign, IL
20225000m 17:56.10–Apr 16, 2022Redbird T&F Complex, Normal, IL (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kaitlyn Walker's 5000 m personal best is 17:56.10, set on Apr 16, 2022 in Redbird T&F Complex, Normal, IL (USA).

Kaitlyn Walker competes in the 5000 m.

2025 season best: 15.79, set on Feb 15, 2025. Last competition: JD Martin Invitational on Jan 23, 2026, NM.