Michael Scarlett

Michael Scarlett

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Events
5000 m · Mile Short Track

Michael Scarlett is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:59.83 in the 800m, 4:00.28 in the 1500m, 4:22.29 in the Mile, 8:57.66 in the 3000m and 8:49.78 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:43.12
2026 season best1:10:42Mar 21, 2026 · Valley Cottage, NY
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:22.29
Last competitionBoston MarathonApr 20, 2026 · 2:31:28
Boston Marathon

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:43.12, Mile Short Track 4:22.29, 2026 season best 1:10:42 (Mar 21, 2026, Valley Cottage, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:31:28

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMA 2014United States 800 m all-time list1:59.83765 pts–
1500mCT 2018United States 1500 m all-time list4:00.28852 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20144:22.29860 pts–
3000mSC 2015United States 3000 m all-time list8:57.66745 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20168:49.78801 pts–
5000mPA 2018United States 5000 m all-time list14:43.12861 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:10:42–Mar 21, 2026Project 13.1
2026Marathon 2:31:28–Apr 20, 2026Boston Marathon
2025Marathon 2:35:17–Apr 21, 2025Boston Marathon
2023Marathon 2:31:46–Apr 17, 2023B.A.A. Boston Marathon
202120Kilometr 1:06:54–Sep 6, 2021USA 20km Road Running Championships
2021Marathon 2:32:17–Oct 11, 2021B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
20181500m 4:00.28–Apr 14, 2018New London, CT (USA)
20185000m 14:43.12–May 14, 2018Swarthmore, PA (USA)
FAQ

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Michael Scarlett's 5000 m personal best is 14:43.12, set on May 14, 2018 in Swarthmore, PA (USA).

Michael Scarlett competes in the 5000 m and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:10:42, set on Mar 21, 2026 in Valley Cottage, NY (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:31:28.