Paul Hobbs

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Events
5000 m

Paul Hobbs is a United States long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 8:38.89 in the 3000m, 14:45.61 in the 5000m, 8:38.89 in the 3000m-short-track, 14:57.60 in the 5000m-short-track and 14:57.60 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:45.61
2026 season best14:45.61May 14, 2026 · MIT Sherie and Don Morrison Track, Cambridge, MA
2026 season best
Last competitionMIT Final QualifierMay 14, 2026 · 14:45.61
MIT Final Qualifier

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:45.61, 2026 season best 14:45.61 (May 14, 2026, MIT Sherie and Don Morrison Track, Cambridge, MA (USA)) · Last competition: MIT Final Qualifier, May 14, 2026, 14:45.61

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorMA 20258:38.89858 pts––
5000mMA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:45.61854 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20258:38.89858 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202614:57.60853 pts–#933
5000m-short-trackMA 202614:57.60853 pts–#203

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:45.61–May 14, 2026MIT Final Qualifier
20265000m-short-track 14:57.60–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:57.60–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:38.89–Dec 6, 2025Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
20253000m Indoor8:38.89–Dec 6, 2025Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
20255000m Indoor14:59.74–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:59.74–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
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Paul Hobbs's 5000 m personal best is 14:45.61, set on May 14, 2026 in MIT Sherie and Don Morrison Track, Cambridge, MA (USA).

Paul Hobbs competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:45.61, set on May 14, 2026 in MIT Sherie and Don Morrison Track, Cambridge, MA (USA). Last competition: MIT Final Qualifier on May 14, 2026, 14:45.61.