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Kathy Hayes

Kathy Hayes

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Birth dateDec 27, 1962
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Kathy Hayes is a United States long-distance runner, born on December 27, 1962. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 8:50.79 in the 3000m, 15:23.03 in the 5000m and 32:42.25 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
3000 m
8:50.79
#696 all-time
5000 m
15:23.03
#971 all-time
1988 season best
8:59.65
Jun 8, 1988 · Victoria (CAN)
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 3000 m 8:50.79 (#696 all-time), 5000 m 15:23.03 (#971 all-time), 1988 season best 8:59.65 (Jun 8, 1988, Victoria (CAN)) · 63 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
3000m
8:59.65-Jun 8, 1988
↓
Victoria (CAN)
1988
5000m
16:09.17-Apr 30, 1988
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1988
10000m
32:42.25-Jul 22, 1988-Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1985
5000m
15:23.03-May 4, 1985
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1985
CrossCount
15:54-Mar 24, 1985-13th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1983
3000m
8:50.79-Jun 19, 1983
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983
5000m
15:33.15-Apr 30, 1983
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:42.25-Jul 22Indianapolis US Olympic Trials, Indianapolis, IN
3000m
8:59.65-Jun 8Victoria
5000m
16:09.17-Apr 30Eugene, OR

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:23.03-May 4Eugene, OR
CrossCount
15:54-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1983

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:50.79-Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
5000m
15:53.73-Jun 4Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
5000m
15:58.61-Jun 2Houston NCAA Championships, Houston, TX
5000m
15:33.15-Apr 30Eugene, OR

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kathy Hayes's 3000 m personal best?

Kathy Hayes's 3000 m personal best is 8:50.79, set on Jun 19, 1983 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #696 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kathy Hayes compete in?

Kathy Hayes competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Kathy Hayes perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 8:59.65, set on Jun 8, 1988 in Victoria (CAN).