Katherine SCHAEFER

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2000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Katherine SCHAEFER is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:22.00 in the Mile, 10:43.06 in the 3000m, 18:24.12 in the 5000m, 7:40.80 in the 2000Metres and 5:22.00 in the mile-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track7:40.80
2026 season best5:22.00Feb 7, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m18:24.12
Last competitionSun Belt Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 18:19.49
Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 7:40.80, 5000 m 18:24.12, 2026 season best 5:22.00 (Feb 7, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 18:19.49

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorIN 20265:22.00801 pts–
3000mIndoorKS 202410:43.06803 pts–
5000mSt. Louis 2026United States 5000 m all-time list18:24.12801 pts–
2000MetresKS 20247:40.80–
mile-short-trackIndoorIN 20265:22.00801 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:22.00–Feb 7, 2026Fairgrounds Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:22.00–Feb 7, 2026Fairgrounds Invitational
20263000mSt 11:18.37–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20265000m 18:19.49–May 16, 2026Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20242000Metres 7:40.80–Apr 19, 2024Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
20243000m Indoor10:43.06–Dec 7, 2024Crimson and Gold Invitational, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Katherine SCHAEFER's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:40.80, set on Apr 19, 2024 in Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS (USA).

Katherine SCHAEFER competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 5:22.00, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 18:19.49.