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Merve Karakaya

TURTURWomen
Birth dateFeb 10, 2004
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Merve Karakaya is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on February 10, 2004. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:25.79 in the 1500m, 9:31.36 in the 3000m, 16:09.69 in the 5000m, 33:28.64 in the 10000m and 10:00.64 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
10:00.64
#847 all-time
10 000 m
33:28.64
2026 season best
10:09.64
Jul 3, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
81. Cezmi Or Cup
Jul 11, 2026 · 4:22.16
81. Cezmi Or Cup
Age
22 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:00.64 (#847 all-time), 10 000 m 33:28.64, 2026 season best 10:09.64 (Jul 3, 2026) · Last competition: 81. Cezmi Or Cup, Jul 11, 2026, 4:22.16 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:25.79
9:31.36
16:09.69
33:28.64
10:00.64
#847 all-time
1500m-short-tracki
4:38.48
2000Metres
7:36.85
3000m-short-tracki
9:32.47
10Kilometr
34:41

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:22.16-Jul 11, 2026
↑
81. Cezmi Or Cup
2026
3000m
9:31.36-May 10, 2026
↑
Turkish Universities Championships
2026
3000mSt
10:09.64-Jul 3, 2026
↑
Turkish Championships
2026
10Kilometr
34:41-Jun 13, 2026-Corrida International de Langueux
2025
1500m
4:25.79-Aug 22, 2025
↑
Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
2025
3000mSt
10:00.64-May 31, 2025
↑
9. PUMA NITRO Lange Laufnacht, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe
2025
5000m
16:09.69-Aug 24, 2025-Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
2025
CrossCount
21:52-Dec 14, 2025
↓
31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa
2025
10000m
33:28.64-Jul 18, 2025-European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
2024
1500m
4:32.70-Jun 30, 2024
↑
Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
2024
1500m-short-tracki
4:38.48-Feb 17, 2024-Turkish Indoor Champioships
2024
3000mi
9:32.47-Feb 18, 2024
↑
Turkish Indoor Champioships
2024
3000m-short-tracki
9:32.47-Feb 18, 2024-Turkish Indoor Champioships
2024
3000mSt
10:22.18-Jun 29, 2024
↑
Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
2024
CrossCount
22:48-Dec 8, 2024
↓
30th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Antalya
2023
1500m
4:30.60-Jun 11, 2023
↑
Turkish U20 Championships
2023
3000mSt
10:24.17-Jun 10, 2023
↑
Turkish U20 Championships
2023
CrossCount
20:46-Dec 10, 2023
↓
29th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles
2022
3000mSt
10:49.03-May 28, 2022
↑
Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa (TUR)
2021
1500m
4:56.23-May 28, 2021
↑
Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa (TUR)
2021
2000Metres
7:36.85-Jul 3, 2021-Halil Akkaş Stadium, Kütahya (TUR)

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:22.16-Jul 1181. Cezmi Or Cup
3000mSt
10:09.64-Jul 3Turkish Championships
10Kilometr
34:41-Jun 13Corrida International de Langueux
3000m
9:31.36-May 10Turkish Universities Championships

2025

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
21:52-Dec 1431st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa
5000m
16:09.69-Aug 24Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
1500m
4:25.79-Aug 23Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
5000m
16:09.69-Aug 23Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
1500m
4:25.79-Aug 22Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
10000m
33:28.64-Jul 18European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
10000m
33:28.64-Jul 17European Athletics U23 Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
1500m
4:54.88-Jun 12Nuri Turan Clubs 1st League Final & Olympic Trials, Sazova Athletics Facility, Eskisehir - Club Championships
3000mSt
10:34.04-Jun 12Nuri Turan Clubs 1st League Final & Olympic Trials, Sazova Athletics Facility, Eskisehir - Club Championships
1500m
4:54.88-Jun 11Nuri Turan Clubs 1st League Final & Olympic Trials, Sazova Athletics Facility, Eskisehir - Club Championships
3000mSt
10:00.64-May 319. PUMA NITRO Lange Laufnacht, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe
3000mSt
10:00.83-May 25IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
10000m
33:40.73-May 3Turkish 10,000m Championship, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir

2024

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
22:48-Dec 830th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Antalya
3000mSt
10:22.18-Jun 30Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
1500m
4:32.70-Jun 30Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
3000mSt
10:22.18-Jun 29Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
1500m-short-tracki
4:38.48-Feb 18Turkish Indoor Champioships
3000m-short-tracki
9:32.47-Feb 18Turkish Indoor Champioships
1500m-short-tracki
4:38.48-Feb 17Turkish Indoor Champioships

2023

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
20:46-Dec 1029th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles
3000mSt
10:28.22-Aug 10European Athletics U20 Championships
3000mSt
10:27.45-Aug 10European Athletics U20 Championships
3000mSt
10:27.45-Aug 9European Athletics U20 Championships
3000mSt
10:28.22-Aug 7European Athletics U20 Championships
1500m
4:30.60-Jun 11Turkish U20 Championships
1500m
4:30.60-Jun 10Turkish U20 Championships
3000mSt
10:24.17-Jun 10Turkish U20 Championships

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:49.03-May 28Turkish U20 Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
7:39.22-Jul 11U18 Kulüpler Ligi 1. Kadem, Ankara
2000Metres
7:36.85-Jul 3Turkish U18 Championships, Halil Akkaş Stadium, Kütahya
1500m
4:56.23-May 28Turkish U20 Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Merve Karakaya's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Merve Karakaya's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:00.64, set on May 31, 2025 in Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe (GER), #847 on the all-time list.

Which events does Merve Karakaya compete in?

Merve Karakaya competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 000 m.

How did Merve Karakaya perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 10:09.64, set on Jul 3, 2026. Last competition: 81. Cezmi Or Cup on Jul 11, 2026, 4:22.16.