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Melissa TENKATE

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Melissa TENKATE is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:15.44 in the Mile, 10:12.76 in the 3000m, 17:47.29 in the 5000m, 2:49:50 in the Marathon and 10:24.56 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
Marathon
2:49:50
3000 m
10:12.76
2026 season best
1:38:22
May 9, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
USATF 25 km Championships
May 9, 2026 · 1:38:22
USATF 25 km Championships

As of Sep 29, 2026: Marathon 2:49:50, 3000 m 10:12.76, 2026 season best 1:38:22 (May 9, 2026) · Last competition: USATF 25 km Championships, May 9, 2026, 1:38:22

PB

Personal bests

Mile
5:15.44
10:12.76
17:47.29
2:49:50
3000m-short-track
10:24.56
mile-short-track
5:19.07
5000m-short-track
18:09.49

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
25Kilometr
1:38:22-May 9, 2026-USATF 25 km Championships
2025
Marathon
3:04:04-Apr 21, 2025
↓
Boston Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:49:50-Dec 8, 2024
↓
California International Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:59:21-Apr 17, 2023
↓
B.A.A. Boston Marathon
2011
Mile
5:17.71-Feb 18, 2011
↓
Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
2011
mile-short-track
5:19.57-Feb 5, 2011
↓
Findlay, OH (USA) (i)
2011
3000m
10:12.76-Apr 30, 2011-Hillsdale, MI (USA)
2011
3000m-short-track
10:24.56-Feb 26, 2011-University Center, MI (USA) (i)
2011
5000m
17:47.29-Apr 22, 2011-Ypsilanti, MI (USA)
2011
5000m-short-track
18:09.49-Feb 25, 2011-University Center, MI (USA) (i)
2010
Mile
5:15.44-Feb 19, 2010
↓
Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
2010
mile-short-track
5:19.07-Feb 5, 2010
↓
Findlay, OH (USA) (i)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
25Kilometr
1:38:22-May 9USATF 25 km Championships

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:04:04-Apr 21Boston Marathon

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:49:50-Dec 8California International Marathon

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:59:21-Apr 17B.A.A. Boston Marathon

2011

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
18:26.22-May 6Midland GLIAC Ch., Midland, MI
3000m
10:12.76-Apr 30Hillsdale Gina Relays, Hillsdale, MI
5000m
17:47.29-Apr 22Ypsilant EMU Twilight, Ypsilanti, MI
3000m-short-track
10:24.56-Feb 26University Center GLIAC Indoor Championships, University Center, MI (i)
5000m-short-track
18:09.49-Feb 25University Center GLIAC Indoor Championships, University Center, MI (i)
Mile
5:17.71-Feb 18Allendale GVSU Tune-Up, Allendale, MI (i)
mile-short-track
5:19.57-Feb 5Findlay NCAA II Team Challenge, Findlay, OH (i)

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
5:15.44-Feb 19Allendale GVSU Grand Rapids Indoor Championships, Allendale, MI (i)
mile-short-track
5:19.07-Feb 5Findlay NCAA II Team Challenge, Findlay, OH (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Melissa TENKATE's Marathon personal best?

Melissa TENKATE's Marathon personal best is 2:49:50, set on Dec 8, 2024 in Sacramento, CA (USA).

Which events does Melissa TENKATE compete in?

Melissa TENKATE competes in the Marathon and 3000 m.

How did Melissa TENKATE perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:38:22, set on May 9, 2026. Last competition: USATF 25 km Championships on May 9, 2026, 1:38:22.