Katie Watkins

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Events
5000 m

Katie Watkins is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 5:11.85 in the Mile, 9:53.81 in the 3000m, 10:06.58 in the 3000m, 16:37.65 in the 5000m and 36:44.57 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:37.65
2026 season best16:37.65May 3, 2026 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
2026 season best
Last competitionBig Ten Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 36:44.57
Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:37.65, 2026 season best 16:37.65 (May 3, 2026, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 15, 2026, 36:44.57

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMI 20255:11.85864 pts––
3000mIndoorIN 20259:53.81952 pts––
3000mMI 2025United States 3000 m all-time list10:06.58894 pts––
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:37.65982 pts––
10000mNE 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:44.57902 pts––
3000m-short-trackMI 202610:10.98899 pts–#917

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor10:10.98–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
20263000m-short-track 10:10.98–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:10.98–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
20265000m 16:37.65–May 3, 2026Duke Twilight
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:07.14–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
202610000m 36:44.57–May 15, 2026Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025Mile Indoor5:11.85–Jan 18, 2025Simmons-Harvey Invitational
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:11.85–Jan 18, 2025Simmons-Harvey Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Katie Watkins's 5000 m personal best is 16:37.65, set on May 3, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA).

Katie Watkins competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 16:37.65, set on May 3, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 15, 2026, 36:44.57.