Katie Burnett

Katie Burnett

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Oct 7, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
50 km Race Walk · 50,000 Metres Race Walk

Katie Burnett is a United States race walker, born on October 7, 1988. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

Her personal bests include 1:37:24 in the 20kmW, 3:05:12 in the 35kmW, 4:21:51 in the 50kmW, 13:14.09 in the 3000m-short-track and 12:58.63 in the 3000m-short-track. She has earned 3 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 50 km Race Walk4:21:51
2026 season best23:15.06Mar 28, 2026 · Rashpal Dhillon Oval, Vancouver
2026 season best
National record4:21:5150 km Race Walk
National record
Personal best · 50,000 Metres Race Walk4:29:45.56

As of Nov 13, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 4:21:51, 50,000 Metres Race Walk 4:29:45.56, 2026 season best 23:15.06 (Mar 28, 2026, Rashpal Dhillon Oval, Vancouver (CAN)) · Last competition: USA Championships, Jul 23, 2026, 1:56:41 · National record (50 km Race Walk) · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
20kmWOR 2018United States 20 km race walk all-time list1:37:241,012 pts––
35kmWCA 2025United States 35 km race walk all-time list3:05:121,012 pts––
50kmWLondon 20174:21:511,113 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 201913:14.09427 pts––
3000m-short-track202012:58.63460 pts––
10KilometrNY 201054:19––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m-short-track 23:15.06–Mar 28, 2026UBC Open
2026HalfMarath 1:52:23–Mar 8, 2026USATF Race Walking World Team Trials and Invitational
2026MarathonRa 3:55:14–Apr 12, 2026Caixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships Brasilia 26
20253000m-short-track Indoor13:47.89–Feb 22, 2025USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i)
20253Kilometre Indoor13:47.89–Feb 22, 2025USA Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (i)
202520,000Metr 1:39:48.64–Mar 16, 2025USA Race Walk Team Trials - PanAm
202520kmW 1:39:48.64–Mar 16, 2025USA Race Walk Team Trials - PanAm
202535,000Metr 3:04:17.75–May 4, 2025USA Track & Field Ohio Association Race Walk Championship
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Katie Burnett's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 4:21:51, set on Aug 13, 2017 in Olympic Stadium, London (GBR).

Katie Burnett competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 50,000 Metres Race Walk.

2026 season best: 23:15.06, set on Mar 28, 2026 in Rashpal Dhillon Oval, Vancouver (CAN). Last competition: USA Championships on Jul 23, 2026, 1:56:41.