Mario Ruiz

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Mario Ruiz is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:54.12 in the 1500m, 4:17.76 in the Mile, 8:27.57 in the 3000m, 14:43.61 in the 5000m and 14:26.00 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:26.00
2026 season best14:26.00Feb 6, 2026 · R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
Personal best · 1500 m3:54.12
Last competitionConference USA Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 14:48.02

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:26.00, 1500 m 3:54.12, 2026 season best 14:26.00 (Feb 6, 2026, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:48.02

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.12926 pts––
MileIndoorTX 20244:17.76912 pts––
3000mIndoorTX 20258:27.57920 pts––
5000mTX 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:43.61860 pts––
5000mIndoorTX 202614:26.00955 pts–#498
10000mTN 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list30:26.27918 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:55.74–Apr 25, 2026J Fred Duckett Rice Twilight Meet
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:26.00–Feb 6, 2026Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
20265000m Indoor14:43.61–Apr 10, 202644 Farms Team Invitational
20265000m 14:43.61–Apr 10, 202644 Farms Team Invitational
202610000m 30:26.27–May 14, 2026Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20251500m 3:54.12–Apr 11, 202544 Farms Team Invitational, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
2025Mile Indoor4:17.98–Feb 15, 2025Jarvis Scott
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:17.98–Feb 15, 2025Jarvis Scott
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mario Ruiz's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:26.00, set on Feb 6, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i).

Mario Ruiz competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 14:26.00, set on Feb 6, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:48.02.