Mara Longnecker

Events
Mile Short Track · 800 m

Mara Longnecker is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:10.19 in the 800m, 4:27.07 in the 1500m, 4:52.12 in the Mile, 9:53.84 in the 3000m and 9:46.13 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:58.17
2026 season best4:58.17Jan 17, 2026 · Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI
Personal best · 800 m2:10.19
Last competitionLen Paddock OpenMay 8, 2026 · DNF

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:58.17, 800 m 2:10.19, 2026 season best 4:58.17 (Jan 17, 2026, Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA)) · Last competition: Len Paddock Open, May 8, 2026, DNF

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:10.19988 pts––
1500mFL 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:27.07998 pts––
MileIndoorMI 20264:52.12993 pts–#669
3000mMI 2025United States 3000 m all-time list9:53.84933 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20269:46.13976 pts–#994
5000mNC 2025United States 5000 m all-time list16:59.81943 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:13.70–Mar 20, 2026UCF Black & Gold Invite
20261500m 4:27.07–Mar 21, 2026UCF Black & Gold Invite
2026Mile Indoor4:52.12–Feb 7, 2026Michigan Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:52.12–Feb 7, 2026Michigan Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:58.17–Jan 17, 2026Simmons-Harvey Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:46.13–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor9:46.13–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track 9:57.90–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
FAQ

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Mara Longnecker's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:58.17, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA).

Mara Longnecker competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 4:58.17, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Michigan University U-M Indoor Track, Ann Arbor, MI (USA). Last competition: Len Paddock Open on May 8, 2026, DNF.