Lauren Willson

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Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Lauren Willson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:12.77 in the 800m, 4:28.80 in the 1500m, 16:37.68 in the 5000m, 2:14.24 in the 800m-short-track and 11:34.61 in the DistanceMe. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

2026 season best9:30.47Feb 13, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:37.68
Last competitionRMAC Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipMay 26, 2026 · 4:39.37
RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:37.68, 2026 season best 9:30.47 (Feb 13, 2026) · Last competition: RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship, May 26, 2026, 4:39.37

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:12.77945 pts––
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:28.80986 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:37.68982 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorNM 20232:14.24963 pts––
DistanceMeIndoorVA 202611:34.61–#408

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:28.80–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:30.47–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:11.83–Feb 28, 2026Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Indoor Championships
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:34.61–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m 16:37.68–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20251500m 4:34.43–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025DistanceMe Indoor11:51.32–Feb 14, 2025Mountain State Games, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (i)
20255000m 16:41.39–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
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Lauren Willson competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 9:30.47, set on Feb 13, 2026. Last competition: RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 26, 2026, 4:39.37.