Laci Watford

Laci Watford

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Laci Watford is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:19.82 in the 800m, 4:38.34 in the 1500m, 10:01.88 in the 3000m, 17:09.86 in the 5000m and 36:01.07 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:18.81
2026 season best17:18.81Feb 28, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
Personal best · 10 000 m36:01.07
Last competitionASUN Outdoor Conference ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 17:27.11

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 17:18.81, 10 000 m 36:01.07, 2026 season best 17:18.81 (Feb 28, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: ASUN Outdoor Conference Championships, May 16, 2026, 17:27.11

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mFL 2019United States 800 m all-time list2:19.82835 pts––
1500mFL 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:38.34917 pts––
3000mIndoorKY 202610:01.88927 pts––
5000mFL 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:09.86925 pts––
10000mFL 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:01.07937 pts–#904
3000m-short-trackIndoorKY 202610:01.88927 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:38.34–May 1, 2026East Coast Relays
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:01.88–Feb 28, 2026ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m Indoor10:01.88–Feb 28, 2026ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 17:09.86–Apr 4, 2026Pepsi Florida Relays
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:18.81–Feb 28, 2026ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
202610000m 36:01.07–May 14, 2026ASUN Outdoor Conference Championships
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:17.33–Feb 7, 2025Celebration Pointe Classic
20253000m Indoor10:17.33–Feb 7, 2025Celebration Pointe Classic
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Laci Watford's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 17:18.81, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i).

Laci Watford competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 17:18.81, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i). Last competition: ASUN Outdoor Conference Championships on May 16, 2026, 17:27.11.