Kayla Folkes
United StatesActive- Events
- 800 m
Kayla Folkes is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, Mile and 800m-short-track.
Her personal bests include 2:13.99 in the 800m, 4:59.55 in the Mile, 2:15.33 in the 800m-short-track, 3:01.98 in the 1000m and 3:01.98 in the 1000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 m2:13.99
2026 season best2:13.99May 29, 2026 · Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN
Last competitionMusic City Track CarnivalMay 30, 2026 · 5:05.05
As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:13.99, 2026 season best 2:13.99 (May 29, 2026, Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Music City Track Carnival, May 30, 2026, 5:05.05
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:15.33947 pts––
1000mIndoorVA 20253:01.98872 pts––
1000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20253:01.98872 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorNC 20265:03.76916 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 2:13.99 | – | May 29, 2026 | Music City Track Carnival |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:15.33 | – | Mar 14, 2026 | New Balance Nationals Indoors |
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 5:03.76 | – | Feb 21, 2026 | ASICS Last Chance Invitational |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 5:05.05 | – | May 30, 2026 | Music City Track Carnival |
| 2026 | Mile | 5:05.05 | – | May 30, 2026 | Music City Track Carnival |
| 2025 | 800m Indoor | 2:21.49 | – | Mar 13, 2025 | New Balance Nationals Indoors |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:21.49 | – | Mar 13, 2025 | New Balance Nationals Indoors |
| 2025 | 1000m Indoor | 3:01.98 | – | Jan 19, 2025 | Virginia Showcase |