Katie Payne

Events
Mile Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Katie Payne is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:12.43 in the 800m, 2:13.56 in the 800m, 4:26.46 in the 1500m, 4:57.24 in the Mile and 4:46.43 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:50.75
2026 season best4:50.75Jan 31, 2026 · Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:12.43
Last competitionACC Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 10:20.85

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:50.75, 800 Metres Short Track 2:12.43, 2026 season best 4:50.75 (Jan 31, 2026, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)) · Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 10:20.85

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorNY 20252:12.43990 pts––
800mPA 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:13.56933 pts––
1500mNC 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:26.461,003 pts––
MilePA 2024United States Mile all-time list4:57.24931 pts––
MileIndoorVA 20264:46.431,032 pts–#382

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:26.46–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
2026Mile Indoor4:46.43–Feb 14, 202612th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:46.43–Feb 14, 202612th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:50.75–Jan 31, 20266th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
20262000Metres 6:59.14–Apr 3, 2026Virginia Grand Prix
20263000mSt 6:59.14–Apr 3, 2026Virginia Grand Prix
2026DistanceMe 11:21.32–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:21.32–Jan 23, 2026Hokie Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Katie Payne's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:50.75, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA).

Katie Payne competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:50.75, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA). Last competition: ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 10:20.85.