Lexi Darley

Events
5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 2:21.63 in the 800m, 4:40.67 in the 1500m, 10:08.81 in the 3000m, 17:29.21 in the 5000m and 37:36.82 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:29.21
2026 season best17:29.21May 1, 2026 · Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA
Last competitionThe Big West Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 18:07.61

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:29.21, 2026 season best 17:29.21 (May 1, 2026, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA (USA)) · Last competition: The Big West Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 18:07.61

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:21.63808 pts––
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:40.67901 pts––
3000mCA 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:08.81887 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:29.21892 pts––
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list37:36.82861 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202617:45.00884 pts–#743

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:21.63–Apr 25, 2026UCSB Invite
20261500m 4:40.67–Apr 25, 2026UCSB Invite
20263000m 10:08.81–Mar 7, 2026Gaucho Relays
20265000m 17:29.21–May 1, 2026Steve Scott Invite
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:45.00–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
202610000m 37:36.82–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20255000m 17:51.95–May 3, 2025Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
20245000m 17:55.32–May 10, 2024Franson Last Chance
FAQ

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Lexi Darley's 5000 m personal best is 17:29.21, set on May 1, 2026 in Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA (USA).

Lexi Darley competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:29.21, set on May 1, 2026 in Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA (USA). Last competition: The Big West Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 18:07.61.