Nate Kawalec

Nate Kawalec

Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Nate Kawalec is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.55 in the 1500m, 4:21.03 in the Mile, 8:10.27 in the 3000m, 13:39.40 in the 5000m and 28:46.21 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:39.40
2026 season best2:23:33Apr 20, 2026 · Boston, MA
Personal best · 10 000 m28:46.21
Last competitionBoston MarathonApr 20, 2026 · 2:23:33

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:39.40, 10 000 m 28:46.21, 2026 season best 2:23:33 (Apr 20, 2026, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Boston Marathon, Apr 20, 2026, 2:23:33

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNC 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:46.551,021 pts–
MileIndoorSC 20194:21.03875 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20248:10.271,018 pts–
5000mNC 2022United States 5000 m all-time list13:39.401,070 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:23:33–Apr 20, 2026Boston Marathon
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:10.27–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20243000m Indoor8:10.27–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20245000m-short-track Indoor14:11.08–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20245000m Indoor14:11.08–Feb 10, 2024Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20245000m 14:11.55–Apr 19, 2024Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
202410000m 28:46.21–Mar 28, 2024Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
20235000m-short-track Indoor13:46.76–Feb 11, 2023Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
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Nate Kawalec's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:39.40, set on Feb 22, 2019.

Nate Kawalec competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 2:23:33, set on Apr 20, 2026 in Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Boston Marathon on Apr 20, 2026, 2:23:33.