Kayla Werner

United StatesUnited States
Events
5000 m

Kayla Werner is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:21.95 in the 800m, 4:27.95 in the 1500m, 5:03.65 in the Mile, 10:08.40 in the 3000m and 9:45.92 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:44.51
2024 season best17:42.57May 25, 2024 · Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
2024 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SCMay 25, 2024 · 17:42.57
NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:44.51, 2024 season best 17:42.57 (May 25, 2024, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC, May 25, 2024, 17:42.57

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mVA 2021United States 800 m all-time list2:21.95803 pts–
1500mVA 2022United States 1500 m all-time list4:27.95992 pts–
MileIndoorVA 20245:03.65917 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list10:08.40889 pts–
3000mIndoorVA 20249:45.92977 pts–
5000mVA 2022United States 5000 m all-time list16:44.51970 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20241500m 4:30.93–May 3, 2024The Hill City Twilight
2024Mile Indoor5:03.65–Feb 16, 2024Virginia Tech Challenge
2024mile-short-track Indoor5:03.65–Feb 16, 2024Virginia Tech Challenge
20243000m-short-track Indoor9:45.92–Mar 9, 2024NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20243000m Indoor9:45.92–Mar 9, 2024NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20245000m 17:42.57–May 25, 2024NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC
20221500m 4:27.95–May 4, 2022Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA)
20222Miles 10:05.65–Jun 15, 2022UW Husky Track, Seattle, WA (USA)
FAQ

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Kayla Werner's 5000 m personal best is 16:44.51, set on Apr 15, 2022 in Shellenberger Field & Dr. Jack M. Toms Track, Lynchburg, VA (USA).

Kayla Werner competes in the 5000 m.

2024 season best: 17:42.57, set on May 25, 2024 in Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach, SC on May 25, 2024, 17:42.57.