Kelli Gaffney

Events
3000 m · 10 000 m

Kelli Gaffney is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:35.53 in the 1500m, 5:05.92 in the Mile, 4:50.85 in the Mile, 9:20.05 in the 3000m and 9:20.05 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m9:20.05
2026 season best9:20.05Jan 30, 2026 · Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA
Personal best · 10 000 m33:49.78
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 28, 2026 · 34:16.86

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 9:20.05, 10 000 m 33:49.78, 2026 season best 9:20.05 (Jan 30, 2026, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 28, 2026, 34:16.86

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:35.53937 pts––
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list5:05.92875 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20254:50.851,002 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20269:20.051,061 pts–#334
3000mWA 2026United States 3000 m all-time list9:20.051,040 pts–#256
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:15.111,022 pts–#771

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 9:20.05–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20263000m Indoor9:20.05–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:20.05–Jan 30, 2026–
20265000m 16:15.11–May 16, 2026The Big West Track and Field Championships
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:15.77–Feb 13, 2026–
20265000m Indoor16:15.77–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
202610000m 33:49.78–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:50.85–Feb 1, 2025UW Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kelli Gaffney's 3000 m personal best is 9:20.05, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA).

Kelli Gaffney competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 9:20.05, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 28, 2026, 34:16.86.