Max Westerlund

Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 m

Max Westerlund is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:50.58 in the 1500m, 4:17.47 in the Mile, 4:11.24 in the Mile, 8:19.38 in the 3000m and 14:17.21 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:11.24
2026 season best4:15.25Feb 20, 2026 · Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)
Personal best · 1500 m3:50.58
Last competitionThe Summit League Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 14:30.41

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:11.24, 1500 m 3:50.58, 2026 season best 4:15.25 (Feb 20, 2026, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:30.41

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMN 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:50.58969 pts––
MileSD 2026United States Mile all-time list4:17.47871 pts–#931
MileIndoorND 20244:11.24990 pts––
3000mIndoorSD 20268:19.38966 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:17.21944 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMN 20248:22.47948 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:31.79–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20261000m Indoor2:31.79–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
20261000m-short-track 2:31.79–Jan 31, 2026Mark Schuck Open & Multi
2026Mile Indoor4:11.81–Feb 14, 2026SDSU Indoor Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:15.25–Feb 20, 2026Snowshoe Open, Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (i) - Collegiate
2026Mile 4:17.47–Jan 24, 2026Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:19.38–Feb 13, 2026SDSU Indoor Classic
2026DistanceMe 9:55.98–Apr 24, 2026116th Drake Relays
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Max Westerlund's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:11.24, set on Feb 24, 2024 in Shelly Ellig Indoor T&F Facility, Fargo, ND (USA) (i).

Max Westerlund competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:15.25, set on Feb 20, 2026 in Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN (USA) (i). Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:30.41.