Kayla Hayes

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Kayla Hayes is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:54.96 in the 1500m, 5:05.16 in the Mile, 17:36.69 in the 5000m, 18:17.08 in the 5000m and 5:05.16 in the mile-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:36.69
2026 season best17:36.69Jan 30, 2026 · Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA
2026 season best
Last competitionPatriot League Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipMay 16, 2026 · 18:17.08
Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 17:36.69, 2026 season best 17:36.69 (Jan 30, 2026, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship, May 16, 2026, 18:17.08

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:54.96805 pts––
MileIndoorMD 20265:05.16907 pts––
5000mIndoorPA 202617:36.69898 pts–#819
5000mMD 2026United States 5000 m all-time list18:17.08813 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorMD 20265:05.16907 pts––
mile-short-trackPA 20265:15.48841 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:05.16–Feb 20, 2026Navy Select, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i) - Collegiate
2026Mile Indoor5:05.16–Feb 20, 2026Navy Select, Navy-Wesley A. Brown FH, Annapolis, MD (i) - Collegiate
2026mile-short-track 5:15.48–Jan 17, 2026Nittany Lion Challenge
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:56.79–Mar 1, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m-short-track 17:36.69–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:45.91–Feb 28, 2026Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m Indoor18:17.08–May 16, 2026Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
20265000m 18:17.08–May 16, 2026Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship
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Kayla Hayes's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 17:36.69, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA).

Kayla Hayes competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 17:36.69, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA). Last competition: Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 16, 2026, 18:17.08.