Makayla Stephens

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Makayla Stephens is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 5:19.16 in the Mile, 5:22.37 in the Mile, 10:34.12 in the 3000m, 10:38.00 in the 3000m and 18:29.10 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track18:34.12
2026 season best18:38.52Feb 27, 2026 · Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionLone Star Conference Outdoor ChampionshipsMay 7, 2026 · 39:41.48
Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 18:34.12, 2026 season best 18:38.52 (Feb 27, 2026, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships, May 7, 2026, 39:41.48

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorKS 20255:19.16819 pts––
MileKS 2026United States Mile all-time list5:22.37773 pts––
3000mIndoorKS 202510:34.12829 pts––
3000mKS 2026United States 3000 m all-time list10:38.00802 pts––
5000mIndoorKS 202618:29.10810 pts–#918
10000mTX 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list39:41.48768 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile 5:22.37–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:22.37–Jan 23, 2026Rumble in the Jungle Invitational
20263000m Indoor10:38.00–Jan 31, 2026Pittsburg State University Invitational
20263000m 10:38.00–Jan 31, 2026Pittsburg State University Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:52.56–Feb 28, 2026Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships
20265000m Indoor18:29.10–Feb 13, 202611th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor18:38.52–Feb 27, 2026Lone Star Conference Indoor Championships
202610000m 39:41.48–May 7, 2026Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Makayla Stephens's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 18:34.12, set on Feb 14, 2025 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i).

Makayla Stephens competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 18:38.52, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i). Last competition: Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships on May 7, 2026, 39:41.48.