Liz Smith

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Events
5000 m

Liz Smith is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:15.96 in the Mile, 10:23.77 in the 3000m, 17:48.31 in the 5000m, 17:31.89 in the 5000m and 38:29.21 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:48.31
2026 season best17:48.31May 1, 2026 · Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
2026 season best
Last competitionOutdoor Music City ChallengeMay 1, 2026 · 17:48.31
Outdoor Music City Challenge

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:48.31, 2026 season best 17:48.31 (May 1, 2026, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge, May 1, 2026, 17:48.31

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMO 20255:15.96838 pts––
3000mIndoorTN 202510:23.77860 pts––
5000mTN 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:48.31860 pts––
5000mIndoorTN 202517:31.89906 pts–#724
10000mSt. Louis 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list38:29.21822 pts––
mile-short-trackKY 20265:33.60732 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor5:17.28–Feb 21, 2026ISU Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:17.28–Feb 21, 2026ISU Open
2026mile-short-track 5:33.60–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000m Indoor10:32.28–Feb 14, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Saturday
20265000m 17:48.31–May 1, 2026Outdoor Music City Challenge
20265000m Indoor18:03.15–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
202610000m 38:29.21–Mar 27, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:15.96–Jan 25, 2025Bob Teel Invitational
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Liz Smith's 5000 m personal best is 17:48.31, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA).

Liz Smith competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:48.31, set on May 1, 2026 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA). Last competition: Outdoor Music City Challenge on May 1, 2026, 17:48.31.