Nathan Pestka

Events
1500 m

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

His personal bests include 1:54.55 in the 800m, 3:44.29 in the 1500m, 4:00.78 in the Mile, 4:02.82 in the Mile and 8:24.69 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m3:44.29
2026 season best3:44.29May 1, 2026 · McClimon Outdoor Track, Madison, WI
Last competitionCyclone TwilightMay 8, 2026 · DNF

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:44.29, 2026 season best 3:44.29 (May 1, 2026, McClimon Outdoor Track, Madison, WI (USA)) · Last competition: Cyclone Twilight, May 8, 2026, DNF

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mAZ 2023United States 800 m all-time list1:54.55901 pts––
1500mWI 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:44.291,050 pts–#958
MileIndoorMA 20264:00.781,120 pts–#319
MileIA 2026United States Mile all-time list4:02.821,041 pts–#232
3000mIndoorTX 20268:24.69936 pts––
5000mAZ 2024United States 5000 m all-time list15:17.39759 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:56.52–Apr 10, 2026Jim Duncan Invitational
20261000m Indoor2:24.56–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:24.56–Feb 6, 2026–
20261000m 2:30.13–Jan 16, 2026Bill Bergan Open
20261500m 3:44.29–May 1, 2026Badgers Alumni Classic
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:44.40–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:00.78–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:02.82–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nathan Pestka's 1500 m personal best is 3:44.29, set on May 1, 2026 in McClimon Outdoor Track, Madison, WI (USA).

Nathan Pestka competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 3:44.29, set on May 1, 2026 in McClimon Outdoor Track, Madison, WI (USA). Last competition: Cyclone Twilight on May 8, 2026, DNF.