Layla Henderson

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Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Layla Henderson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:53.55 in the 1500m, 5:12.85 in the Mile, 9:56.16 in the 3000m, 9:59.22 in the 3000m and 16:48.20 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:15.08
2026 season best5:29.06Jan 24, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m9:59.22
Last competitionCrossroads of America InvitationalJan 24, 2026 · 5:29.06
Crossroads of America Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:15.08, 3000 m 9:59.22, 2026 season best 5:29.06 (Jan 24, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Crossroads of America Invitational, Jan 24, 2026, 5:29.06

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mOH 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:53.55814 pts–
MileIndoorKY 20245:12.85858 pts–
3000mIndoorOH 20249:56.16944 pts–
3000mKY 2024United States 3000 m all-time list9:59.22916 pts–
5000mIndoorOH 202416:48.20983 pts–
5000mTN 2024United States 5000 m all-time list17:15.08916 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor5:29.06–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:29.06–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
2026mile-short-track 5:29.06–Jan 24, 2026Crossroads of America Invitational
20241500m 4:53.55–Mar 30, 2024Oliver Nikoloff Invitational, Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
2024mile-short-track Indoor5:12.85–Feb 2, 2024PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
2024Mile Indoor5:12.85–Feb 2, 2024PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20243000m Indoor9:56.16–Feb 25, 2024Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championship, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
20243000m 9:59.22–Mar 22, 2024EKU spring meet, Tom Samuels Track, Richmond, KY
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Layla Henderson's 5000 m personal best is 17:15.08, set on Apr 5, 2024 in Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA).

Layla Henderson competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 5:29.06, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Crossroads of America Invitational on Jan 24, 2026, 5:29.06.