Mackenzie Ples

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5000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 5:17.67 in the Mile, 18:30.84 in the 5000m, 12:00.57 in the 3000mSt, 5:17.67 in the mile-short-track and 5:17.67 in the mile-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track18:30.84
2026 season best18:30.84Jan 30, 2026 · Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA
2026 season best
Last competitionUniversity at Buffalo Alumni Invitational, University at Buffalo Stadium, Buffalo, NYApr 17, 2026 · 12:00.57
University at Buffalo Alumni Invitational, University at Buffalo Stadium, Buffalo, NY

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 18:30.84, 2026 season best 18:30.84 (Jan 30, 2026, Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA (USA)) · Last competition: University at Buffalo Alumni Invitational, University at Buffalo Stadium, Buffalo, NY, Apr 17, 2026, 12:00.57

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorMA 20265:17.67828 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202618:30.84807 pts–#932
3000mStNY 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list12:00.57824 pts––
mile-short-trackMA 20265:17.67828 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorMA 20265:17.67828 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202618:30.84807 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 5:17.67–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026Mile Indoor5:17.67–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:21.61–Feb 15, 2026Northeast Conference Indoor Championships
20263000mSt 12:00.57–Apr 17, 2026University at Buffalo Alumni Invitational, University at Buffalo Stadium, Buffalo, NY
20265000m Indoor18:30.84–Jan 30, 2026Harvard Invitational
20265000m-short-track 18:30.84–Jan 30, 2026Harvard Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor18:30.84–Jan 30, 2026Harvard Invitational
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Mackenzie Ples's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 18:30.84, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA (USA).

Mackenzie Ples competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 18:30.84, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Harvard-Gordon Track and Tennis Center, Cambridge, MA (USA). Last competition: University at Buffalo Alumni Invitational, University at Buffalo Stadium, Buffalo, NY on Apr 17, 2026, 12:00.57.