Megan Cover

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Events
5000 m

Megan Cover is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:18.70 in the 800m, 4:36.58 in the 1500m, 17:41.56 in the 5000m and 10:58.74 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m17:41.56
2026 season best2:18.70Apr 11, 2026 · Strehle Track, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
2026 season best
Last competitionFranson Last ChanceMay 9, 2026 · DNS
Franson Last Chance

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 17:41.56, 2026 season best 2:18.70 (Apr 11, 2026, Strehle Track, Pomona College, Claremont, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Franson Last Chance, May 9, 2026, DNS

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mCA 2026United States 800 m all-time list2:18.70852 pts–
1500mCA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:36.58930 pts–
5000mCA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list17:41.56871 pts–
3000mStCA 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:58.74959 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 2:18.70–Apr 11, 2026Pomona-Pitzer Track & Field Invitational
20261500m 4:36.58–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20263000mSt 10:58.74–May 9, 2026Franson Last Chance
2025800m 2:20.91–Apr 12, 2025Pomona-Pitzer Track & Field Invitational, Strehle Track, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
20251500m 4:39.82–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
20255000m 17:57.95–May 3, 2025Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
20241500m 4:45.63–Apr 6, 2024Pomona-Pitzer Track & Field Invitational, Strehle Track, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
20245000m 17:41.56–May 4, 2024Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Megan Cover's 5000 m personal best is 17:41.56, set on May 4, 2024 in Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA).

Megan Cover competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 2:18.70, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Strehle Track, Pomona College, Claremont, CA (USA). Last competition: Franson Last Chance on May 9, 2026, DNS.