Kenya Dennee

Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

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

Her personal bests include 2:19.64 in the 800m, 4:44.56 in the 1500m, 5:08.32 in the Mile, 9:57.02 in the 3000m and 16:31.59 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:31.59
2026 season best17:52.43May 2, 2026 · CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
Personal best · 10 000 m34:56.80
Last competitionFranson Last ChanceMay 8, 2026 · 35:46.87

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:31.59, 10 000 m 34:56.80, 2026 season best 17:52.43 (May 2, 2026, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO (USA)) · Last competition: Franson Last Chance, May 8, 2026, 35:46.87

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorCO 20232:19.64885 pts––
1500mCO 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:44.56874 pts––
MileIndoorCO 20245:08.32887 pts––
3000mIndoorCO 20259:57.02942 pts––
5000mCA 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:31.59993 pts––
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list34:56.80989 pts–#616

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:03.26–Feb 28, 2026Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
20263000m Indoor10:03.26–Feb 28, 2026Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
20265000m Indoor17:08.37–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:51.44–Feb 26, 2026Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
20265000m 17:52.43–May 2, 2026Doug Max Invitational
202610000m 34:56.80–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20251500m 4:45.90–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
20253000m Indoor9:57.02–Jan 31, 2025CU Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kenya Dennee's 5000 m personal best is 16:31.59, set on Apr 17, 2025 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Kenya Dennee competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 17:52.43, set on May 2, 2026 in CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO (USA). Last competition: Franson Last Chance on May 8, 2026, 35:46.87.