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Kristen Carter

Kristen Carter

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Birth dateJan 27, 1987
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Kristen Carter is a United States middle-distance runner, born on January 27, 1987. She competes primarily in the Mile, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:56.48 in the Mile, 4:56.48 in the Mile, 9:33.30 in the 3000m, 9:33.30 in the 3000m and 16:58.34 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Marathon
2:43:01
Half Marathon
1:18:10
2015 season best
2:43:42
Dec 6, 2015
2015 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Marathon 2:43:01, Half Marathon 1:18:10, 2015 season best 2:43:42 (Dec 6, 2015) · 39 years old

PB

Personal bests

Mile
4:56.48
Milei
4:56.48
9:33.30
3000mi
9:33.30
16:58.34
5000mi
16:41.01
36:36.63
1:18:10
2:43:01

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
5000m
16:58.34-Mar 28, 2015
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2015
Semi
1:19:15-Nov 14, 2015
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2015
Marathon
2:43:42-Dec 6, 2015
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2014
Mile
4:56.48-Feb 1, 2014--
2014
3000m
9:33.30-Jan 18, 2014
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2014
5000mi
16:41.01-Feb 14, 2014
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Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events
2013
Marathon
2:43:01-Oct 20, 2013
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2012
Semi
1:18:10-Sep 30, 2012
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2012
Marathon
2:47:06-Nov 25, 2012
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2011
5000m
17:54.62-Apr 23, 2011
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2011
Semi
1:18:43-Apr 3, 2011
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2011
Marathon
2:45:47-Dec 4, 2011
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2010
3000m
9:50.17-Feb 6, 2010
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2010
5000m
18:17.26-Apr 30, 2010
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2010
Semi
1:20:29-Oct 17, 2010
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2009
10000m
36:36.63-Mar 28, 2009--

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:42-Dec 6Sacramento California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA
Semi
1:19:15-Nov 14Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Las Vegas, NV
5000m
16:58.34-Mar 28Seattle Spring Break Open, Seattle, WA
5000m
17:39.15-Jan 30Seattle Washington Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000mi
16:41.01-Feb 14Seattle Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) - Invitational Events
Mile
4:56.48-Feb 1Seattle Washington Invitational, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m
9:33.30-Jan 18Seattle UW Indoor Preview, Seattle, WA (i)

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:01-Oct 20Columbus Marathon, Columbus, OH
Marathon
2:47:38-Apr 15Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:47:06-Nov 25Seattle Marathon, Seattle, WA
Semi
1:18:10-Sep 30Bellingham Bay Half Marathon, Bellingham, WA
Semi
1:23:20-May 20Portland Half Marathon, Portland, OR
Marathon
3:01:32-Apr 15Oak Harbor Whidbey Island Marathon, Oak Harbor, WA
Marathon
2:48:53-Jan 14Houston U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, Houston, TX

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:45:47-Dec 4Sacramento California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA
Semi
1:23:29-Sep 25Bellingham Bay Half Marathon, Bellingham, WA
5000m
17:54.62-Apr 23Columbus Jesse Owens Track Classic, Columbus, OH
Semi
1:18:43-Apr 3Athens Half Marathon, Athens, OH

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:20:29-Oct 17Columbus Half Marathon, Columbus, OH
5000m
18:17.26-Apr 30Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH
3000m
9:50.17-Feb 6Notre Dame Meyo Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
36:36.63-Mar 28California Western Pennsylvania Ch., California, PA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kristen Carter's Marathon personal best?

Kristen Carter's Marathon personal best is 2:43:01, set on Oct 20, 2013 in Columbus, OH (USA).

Which events does Kristen Carter compete in?

Kristen Carter competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Kristen Carter perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 2:43:42, set on Dec 6, 2015.