Melissa Kessler

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Events
Marathon · 25 Kilometres Road

Melissa Kessler is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Marathon and 25Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 18:08.58 in the 5000m, 2:51:21 in the Marathon and 1:39:24 in the 25Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:51:21
2026 season best2:51:21Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX
2026 season best
Personal best · 25 Kilometres Road1:39:24
Last competitionChevron Houston MarathonJan 11, 2026 · 2:51:21
Chevron Houston Marathon

As of Nov 15, 2026: Marathon 2:51:21, 25 Kilometres Road 1:39:24, 2026 season best 2:51:21 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon, Jan 11, 2026, 2:51:21

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mIndoorMI 202518:08.58844 pts–
MarathonTX 2026United States Marathon all-time list2:51:21928 pts–
25KilometrMI 20251:39:24–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:51:21–Jan 11, 2026Chevron Houston Marathon
20255000m Indoor18:08.58–Feb 14, 2025GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
202525Kilometr 1:39:24–May 10, 2025Amway River Bank Run
2024Marathon 2:57:04–Sep 29, 2024BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2023Marathon 3:03:35–Oct 8, 2023Bank of America Chicago Marathon
FAQ

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Melissa Kessler's Marathon personal best is 2:51:21, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA).

Melissa Kessler competes in the Marathon and 25 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 2:51:21, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Chevron Houston Marathon on Jan 11, 2026, 2:51:21.