Karen Roa

Karen Roa

United StatesUnited States
Born
Jul 5, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 3000 m steeplechase

Karen Roa is a United States middle-distance runner, born on July 5, 1990. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:38.13 in the 1500m, 5:01.52 in the Mile, 9:39.30 in the 3000m, 16:50.80 in the 5000m and 35:10.03 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:14:35
2019 season best59:12Jul 30, 2019 · Newburyport, MA
2019 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:26.19
Last competitionBank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, ILOct 13, 2019 · 2:45:47
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:14:35, 3000 m steeplechase 10:26.19, 2019 season best 59:12 (Jul 30, 2019, Newburyport, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL, Oct 13, 2019, 2:45:47 · 36 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMA 2012United States 1500 m all-time list4:38.13464 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20145:01.52475 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20159:39.30566 pts–
5000mMA 2012United States 5000 m all-time list16:50.80512 pts–
10000mMA 2018United States 10 000 m all-time list35:10.03567 pts–
SemiFL 2016United States Half Marathon all-time list1:14:35672 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201910MilesRoa 59:12–Jul 30, 2019Newburyport, MA (USA)
2019Marathon 2:45:47–Oct 13, 2019Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
201810000m 35:10.03–May 19, 2018Lowell, MA (USA)
2018Semi 1:16:45–Jun 16, 2018Duluth Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
201710Kilometr 36:28–Sep 16, 2017Northporth (USA)
20165Kilometre 17:15–Apr 16, 2016Boston, MA (USA)
2016Semi 1:14:35–Jan 3, 2016Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2016Marathon 2:59:57–Feb 13, 2016U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Karen Roa's Half Marathon personal best is 1:14:35, set on Jan 3, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL (USA).

Karen Roa competes in the Half Marathon and 3000 m steeplechase.

2019 season best: 59:12, set on Jul 30, 2019 in Newburyport, MA (USA). Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL on Oct 13, 2019, 2:45:47.