Lily Melton

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Events
5000 m

Lily Melton is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 10:48.45 in the 3000m, 11:03.61 in the 3000m and 18:22.53 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m18:22.53
2026 season best18:22.53Feb 13, 2026 · Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionMIAA Indoor ChampionshipsFeb 27, 2026 · DQ
MIAA Indoor Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 18:22.53, 2026 season best 18:22.53 (Feb 13, 2026, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)) · Last competition: MIAA Indoor Championships, Feb 27, 2026, DQ

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorKS 202610:48.45788 pts––
3000mKS 2026United States 3000 m all-time list11:03.61730 pts––
5000mIndoorKS 202618:22.53821 pts–#856

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor10:48.45–Feb 27, 2026MIAA Indoor Championships
20263000m 11:03.61–Jan 31, 2026Pittsburg State University Invitational
20265000m Indoor18:22.53–Feb 13, 202611th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lily Melton's 5000 m personal best is 18:22.53, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i).

Lily Melton competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 18:22.53, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i). Last competition: MIAA Indoor Championships on Feb 27, 2026, DQ.