Kensey May

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 2:25.17 in the 800m, 4:40.21 in the 1500m, 4:56.84 in the Mile, 10:13.31 in the 3000m and 16:34.51 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:31.48
2026 season best2:25.17May 2, 2026 · CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:34.51
Last competitionDoug Max InvitationalMay 2, 2026 · 2:25.17
Doug Max Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:31.48, 5000 m 16:34.51, 2026 season best 2:25.17 (May 2, 2026, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO (USA)) · Last competition: Doug Max Invitational, May 2, 2026, 2:25.17

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mCO 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:25.17756 pts–
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:40.21904 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20234:56.84962 pts–
3000mIndoorNM 202510:13.31891 pts–
5000mCA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:34.51987 pts–
3000mStCA 2025United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:31.481,021 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:25.17–May 2, 2026Doug Max Invitational
20261500m 4:51.97–May 2, 2026Doug Max Invitational
20265000m 18:10.20–Mar 27, 2026Jack Christiansen Invitational
20251500m 4:46.37–May 3, 2025Doug Max Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:58.30–Feb 15, 2025Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:13.31–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m Indoor10:13.31–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000mSt 10:31.48–May 16, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kensey May's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:31.48, set on May 16, 2025 in Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA (USA).

Kensey May competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 2:25.17, set on May 2, 2026 in CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO (USA). Last competition: Doug Max Invitational on May 2, 2026, 2:25.17.