Lillian Katsaras

Events
5000 m

Lillian Katsaras is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:46.03 in the 1500m, 10:10.11 in the 3000m, 17:26.72 in the 5000m, 17:44.48 in the 5000m and 38:04.95 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:44.48
2026 season best17:44.48Mar 27, 2026 · Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
Last competitionHorizon League Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 10, 2026 · 18:02.38

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:44.48, 2026 season best 17:44.48 (Mar 27, 2026, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 10, 2026, 18:02.38

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mOH 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:46.03864 pts––
3000mIndoorOH 202610:10.11901 pts––
5000mIndoorOH 202617:26.72915 pts–#454
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:44.48866 pts––
10000mIL 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list38:04.95840 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202617:35.90899 pts–#660

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor10:10.11–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
20265000m Indoor17:26.72–Feb 28, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:35.90–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track 17:35.90–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m 17:44.48–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
20251500m 4:46.03–May 9, 2025Horizon League Championships
20255000m 18:15.14–May 11, 2025Horizon League Championships
20245000m 17:57.19–Apr 25, 2024GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
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Lillian Katsaras's 5000 m personal best is 17:44.48, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Lillian Katsaras competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:44.48, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA). Last competition: Horizon League Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 10, 2026, 18:02.38.