Lily Anderson

Lily Anderson

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Jun 5, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Lily Anderson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on June 5, 1997. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:39.81 in the 1500m, 4:54.30 in the Mile, 9:34.89 in the 3000m, 10:16.21 in the 3000m and 16:18.04 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:33:22
2026 season best5:02.59Jan 24, 2026 · Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:12:43
Last competitionNew Balance Bronx 10 MileSep 19, 2026 · 56:28
New Balance Bronx 10 Mile

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:33:22, Half Marathon 1:12:43, 2026 season best 5:02.59 (Jan 24, 2026, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: New Balance Bronx 10 Mile, Sep 19, 2026, 56:28 · 29 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNJ 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:39.81907 pts––
MileIndoorNY 20254:54.30979 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20199:34.891,012 pts––
3000m2017United States 3000 m all-time list10:16.21865 pts––
5000mNJ 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:18.041,017 pts––
10000mOR 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list33:44.301,049 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor5:02.59–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026mile-short-track 5:02.59–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:02.59–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Sander Scorcher
2026DistanceMe 11:54.40–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
2026DistanceMe Indoor11:54.40–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:26.50–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m Indoor16:47.37–May 22, 2026Comeback 5000 #6
20265000m 16:47.37–May 22, 2026Comeback 5000 #6
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lily Anderson's Marathon personal best is 2:33:22, set on Dec 1, 2024 in Valencia (ESP).

Lily Anderson competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 5:02.59, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: New Balance Bronx 10 Mile on Sep 19, 2026, 56:28.