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McKenna Paulson
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McKenna Paulson is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:44.12 in the 1500m, 5:03.19 in the Mile, 10:26.74 in the 3000m, 9:55.65 in the 3000m and 16:48.26 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Key facts
5000 m
16:48.26
10 000 m
35:50.29
Last competition
Heart to Heart 5k Presented by BCH
Sep 27, 2026 · 17:23
As of Oct 1, 2026: 5000 m 16:48.26, 10 000 m 35:50.29, 2026 season best 17:23 (Sep 27, 2026) · Last competition: Heart to Heart 5k Presented by BCH, Sep 27, 2026, 17:23
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 17:23 | - | Sep 27, 2026 | - | Heart to Heart 5k Presented by BCH |
| 2026 | 25Kilometr | 1:33:46 | - | May 9, 2026 | - | USATF 25 km Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:44.12 | - | Apr 13, 2024 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2024 | Milei | 5:03.19 | - | Feb 3, 2024 | - | Meyo Invitational |
| 2024 | 3000mi | 9:55.65 | - | Jan 20, 2024 | ↑ | Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-tracki | 10:05.95 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
| 2024 | 5000m | 16:48.26 | - | Apr 12, 2024 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-tracki | 17:08.54 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2024 | 10000m | 35:50.29 | - | May 4, 2024 | ↑ | Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA |
| 2023 | 1500m | 4:46.02 | - | Apr 1, 2023 | ↑ | The Vince O’Boyle Track and Field Classic, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
| 2023 | 3000mi | 10:40.40 | - | Feb 3, 2023 | ↑ | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-tracki | 10:40.40 | - | Feb 3, 2023 | ↑ | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 5000m | 16:55.13 | - | Apr 28, 2023 | ↑ | Steve Scott Invitational, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-tracki | 18:10.87 | - | Feb 17, 2023 | ↑ | MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i) |
| 2023 | 10000m | 36:40.29 | - | May 12, 2023 | ↑ | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
| 2022 | 5000m | 17:29.89 | - | Apr 29, 2022 | ↑ | Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 36:54.88 | - | Apr 14, 2022 | ↑ | Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:54.66 | - | Apr 22, 2021 | ↑ | Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 10:26.74 | - | Apr 2, 2021 | ↑ | CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 17:43.38 | - | Apr 8, 2021 | ↑ | CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA (USA) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 37:42.66 | - | May 14, 2021 | ↑ | Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA (USA) |
| 2020 | 3000mi | 10:47.07 | - | Feb 29, 2020 | ↑ | Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 10:47.07 | - | Feb 29, 2020 | ↑ | - |
2026
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 17:23 | - | Sep 27 | Heart to Heart 5k Presented by BCH |
25Kilometr | 1:33:46 | - | May 9 | USATF 25 km Championships |
2024
14 performances2023
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 36:40.29 | - | May 12 | Big West Track & Field Championships, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
5000m | 16:55.13 | - | Apr 28 | Steve Scott Invitational, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
1500m | 4:46.02 | - | Apr 1 | The Vince O’Boyle Track and Field Classic, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
1500m | 4:46.02 | - | Mar 31 | The Vince O’Boyle Track and Field Classic, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
5000m | 17:29.34 | - | Mar 10 | UCSB Invite, Pauley Track & Field Complex UC Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA |
5000m-short-tracki | 18:10.87 | - | Feb 17 | MPSF Track and Field Championships, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i) |
3000m-short-tracki | 10:40.40 | - | Feb 3 | New Mexico Collegiate Classic, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM (i) - Invitational Events |
2022
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 17:29.89 | - | Apr 29 | Steve Scott Invitational, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
10000m | 36:54.88 | - | Apr 14 | Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA |
5000m | 18:35.67 | - | Apr 2 | The Vince O’Boyle Classic, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
2021
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 18:40.45 | - | May 15 | Big West Championships, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
10000m | 37:42.66 | - | May 14 | Big West Championships, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
5000m | 17:57.17 | - | Apr 29 | UC-Riverside Distance Invitational, UC Riverside T&F Stadium, Riverside, CA |
1500m | 4:54.66 | - | Apr 22 | OC Dual - UC Irvine vs Cal State Fullerton, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
5000m | 17:43.38 | - | Apr 8 | Fullerton Spring Invite, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
3000m | 10:26.74 | - | Apr 2 | Red and Black Invite, CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA |
5000m | 18:15.02 | - | Mar 25 | Anteater Distance Twilight, Anteater Stadium, Irvine, CA |
5000m | 17:44.04 | - | Mar 12 | Ben Brown Invitational, CSU Titan Track Complex, Fullerton, CA |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 10:47.07 | - | Feb 29 | MPSF Indoor Championships, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i) |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is McKenna Paulson's 5000 m personal best?
McKenna Paulson's 5000 m personal best is 16:48.26, set on Apr 12, 2024 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).
Which events does McKenna Paulson compete in?
McKenna Paulson competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.
How did McKenna Paulson perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 17:23, set on Sep 27, 2026. Last competition: Heart to Heart 5k Presented by BCH on Sep 27, 2026, 17:23.