Lilah Genel

Events
5000 m

Lilah Genel is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:49.91 in the 1500m, 5:06.96 in the Mile, 5:06.96 in the Mile, 10:08.55 in the 3000m and 10:10.53 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:11.57
2026 season best17:11.57Mar 26, 2026 · Francis Field, St. Louis
Last competitionMIAA Outdoor ChampionshipsMay 3, 2026 · 17:42.72

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:11.57, 2026 season best 17:11.57 (Mar 26, 2026, Francis Field, St. Louis (USA)) · Last competition: MIAA Outdoor Championships, May 3, 2026, 17:42.72

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mAR 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:49.91838 pts––
MileIndoorKS 20265:06.96895 pts––
MileKS 2026United States Mile all-time list5:06.96868 pts–#740
3000mIndoorKS 202610:08.55906 pts––
3000mAR 2023United States 3000 m all-time list10:10.53882 pts––
5000mSt. Louis 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:11.57922 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:49.91–Apr 24, 2026John McDonnell Invitational
2026Mile 5:06.96–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:06.96–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:08.55–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
20263000m-short-track 10:08.55–Jan 16, 2026Washburn Rust Buster
20263000m Indoor10:12.88–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
20265000m 17:11.57–Mar 26, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:25.70–Jan 30, 2026Washburn Open
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Lilah Genel's 5000 m personal best is 17:11.57, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA).

Lilah Genel competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:11.57, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA). Last competition: MIAA Outdoor Championships on May 3, 2026, 17:42.72.