Karen Hayes

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Karen Hayes is a Ireland middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:14.91 in the 800m, 2:15.56 in the 800m, 4:38.78 in the 1500m, 5:08.18 in the Mile and 10:32.18 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ireland.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:14.91
2026 season best2:18.02Mar 4, 2026 · National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:44.35
Last competitionUCD Athletics MeetJun 10, 2026 · 4:48.78
UCD Athletics Meet

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:14.91, 1500 Metres Short Track 4:44.35, 2026 season best 2:18.02 (Mar 4, 2026, National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i)) · Last competition: UCD Athletics Meet, Jun 10, 2026, 4:48.78

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorDublin 20222:14.91953 pts––
800mDublin 2023Ireland 800 m all-time list2:15.56901 pts––
1500mBelfast 2023Ireland 1500 m all-time list4:38.78914 pts––
MileIndoorDublin 20265:08.18887 pts––
3000mDublin 2025Ireland 3000 m all-time list10:32.18819 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorDublin 20244:39.84924 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor2:18.02–Mar 4, 2026Track & Field Live
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:18.02–Mar 4, 2026Track & Field Live
20261500m 4:42.34–May 9, 2026The Belfast Classic - formerly the Belfast Irish milers meet
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:46.47–Feb 28, 2026Irish Senior Indoor Championships
2026mile-short-track 5:08.18–Jan 28, 2026Track & Field Live
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:08.18–Jan 28, 2026Track & Field Live
2026Mile Indoor5:08.18–Jan 28, 2026Track & Field Live
2025800m 2:21.96–Apr 11, 2025Irish University Athletics Associations Track & Field, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Karen Hayes's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:14.91, set on Jan 19, 2022.

Karen Hayes competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:18.02, set on Mar 4, 2026 in National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin (IRL) (i). Last competition: UCD Athletics Meet on Jun 10, 2026, 4:48.78.