Keelah Barger

Keelah Barger

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Marathon

Keelah Barger is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:25.38 in the 1500m, 5:08.15 in the Mile, 9:26.19 in the 3000m, 9:26.19 in the 3000m and 16:10.66 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:12.28
2026 season best2:36:03Nov 1, 2026
Personal best · Marathon2:36:13
Last competitionTCS New York City Marathon, New York, NYNov 1, 2026 · 2:36:03

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:12.28, Marathon 2:36:13, 2026 season best 2:36:03 (Nov 1, 2026) · Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY, Nov 1, 2026, 2:36:03

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2022United States 1500 m all-time list4:25.381,011 pts––
MileIndoorIA 20195:08.15888 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20229:26.191,040 pts––
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list9:26.191,020 pts––
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list16:10.661,031 pts––
5000mIndoorWA 202316:08.511,056 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:36:03–Nov 1, 2026TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY
2025Marathon 2:36:13–Dec 7, 2025California International Marathon
20235000m Indoor16:08.51–Feb 10, 2023Husky Classic
20221500m 4:25.38–Mar 19, 2022USC Cromwell Field at Loker Track Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
20223000m Indoor9:26.19–Feb 26, 2022Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
20223000m 9:26.19–Feb 26, 2022–
20225000m 16:10.66–Apr 14, 2022Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
20225000m-short-track Indoor16:12.28–Dec 3, 2022Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Keelah Barger's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:12.28, set on Dec 3, 2022.

Keelah Barger competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:36:03, set on Nov 1, 2026. Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY on Nov 1, 2026, 2:36:03.