Melissa TENKATE

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Events
Marathon · 3000 m

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

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

Personal best · Marathon2:49:50
2026 season best1:38:22May 9, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m10:12.76
Last competitionUSATF 25 km ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 1:38:22
USATF 25 km Championships

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorMI 20105:15.44842 pts–
Mile2010United States Mile all-time list5:15.44815 pts–
3000mMI 2011United States 3000 m all-time list10:12.76876 pts–
5000mMI 2011United States 5000 m all-time list17:47.29862 pts–
MarathonCA 2024United States Marathon all-time list2:49:50941 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 201110:24.56858 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202625Kilometr 1:38:22–May 9, 2026USATF 25 km Championships
2025Marathon 3:04:04–Apr 21, 2025Boston Marathon
2024Marathon 2:49:50–Dec 8, 2024California International Marathon
2023Marathon 2:59:21–Apr 17, 2023B.A.A. Boston Marathon
2011Mile 5:17.71–Feb 18, 2011–
2011Mile Indoor5:17.71–Feb 18, 2011Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
2011mile-short-track 5:19.57–Feb 5, 2011–
2011mile-short-track Indoor5:19.57–Feb 5, 2011Findlay, OH (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Melissa TENKATE competes in the Marathon and 3000 m.

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