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Paul Stafford

Paul Stafford

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Birth dateJun 3, 2000
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Paul Stafford is a United States middle-distance runner, born on June 3, 2000. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:14.03 in the Mile, 8:14.93 in the 3000m, 13:56.52 in the 5000m, 30:02.00 in the 10000m and 1:05:45 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
15 Kilometres Road
44:54
5000 m
13:56.52
2026 season best
14:22.23
May 31, 2026 · Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima (PER)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ibero American Athletics Championships
May 31, 2026 · 14:22.23
Ibero American Athletics Championships
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 15 Kilometres Road 44:54, 5000 m 13:56.52, 2026 season best 14:22.23 (May 31, 2026, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima (PER)) · Last competition: Ibero American Athletics Championships, May 31, 2026, 14:22.23 · 26 years old

PB

Personal bests

Mile
4:14.03
3000m
8:14.93
13:56.52
30:02.00
1:05:45
5Kilometre
14:46
3000m-short-track
8:14.93
15Kilometr
44:54
5000m-short-track
14:49.60

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
14:22.23-May 31, 2026
↑
Ibero American Athletics Championships
2026
10000m
30:15.70-May 29, 2026
↑
Ibero American Athletics Championships
2025
5Kilometre
14:46-Sep 28, 2025-Heart to Heart 5k Presented by BCH
2025
10000m
30:02.00-May 3, 2025
↑
Save the 10,000 with Des and Kara
2025
Semi
1:05:45-Oct 26, 2025-Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2024
Mile
4:14.03-Feb 2, 2024-Colorado Invitational
2024
3000m
8:24.64-Jan 13, 2024
↑
Potts Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)
2024
5000m
13:56.52-Apr 12, 2024
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2024
10000m
30:48.50-May 10, 2024
↑
PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
2024
15Kilometr
44:54-Nov 17, 2024-NN Zevenheuvelenloop
2023
3000m
8:14.93-Jan 28, 2023
↑
Razorback Invitational
2023
3000m-short-track
8:14.93-Jan 28, 2023
↑
Razorback Invitational
2023
5000m
14:49.60-Feb 11, 2023
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2023
5000m-short-track
14:49.60-Feb 11, 2023
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2023
10000m
30:15.79-Mar 24, 2023
↑
Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
2022
5000m
14:49.24-Apr 29, 2022
↑
University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2022
10000m
31:13.47-Apr 22, 2022
↑
UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2021
5000m
14:29.18-Apr 2, 2021
↑
Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
2021
5000m-short-track
14:56.07-Feb 25, 2021
↑
Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
2021
10000m
31:19.46-May 13, 2021
↑
Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)
2020
3000m
8:53.16-Feb 1, 2020
↑
Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
2020
3000m-short-track
8:53.16-Feb 1, 2020
↑
Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
2019
5000m
14:28.07-Mar 28, 2019
↑
Gainesville, FL (USA)
2019
10000m
30:42.88-Apr 25, 2019
↑
Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:22.23-May 31Ibero American Athletics Championships
5000m
14:22.23-May 29Ibero American Athletics Championships
10000m
30:15.70-May 29Ibero American Athletics Championships

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:45-Oct 26Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
5Kilometre
14:46-Sep 28Heart to Heart 5k Presented by BCH
10000m
30:02.00-May 3Save the 10,000 with Des and Kara

2024

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:54-Nov 17NN Zevenheuvelenloop
5000m
14:22.86-May 12PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
10000m
30:48.50-May 12PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
10000m
30:48.50-May 10PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
5000m
13:56.52-Apr 12Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
14:15.16-Feb 10Husky Classic
5000m
14:15.16-Feb 9Husky Classic
Mile
4:14.03-Feb 2Colorado Invitational
3000m
8:24.64-Jan 13Potts Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:49.24-Apr 29UNF Invitational, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL - Invitational Events
10000m
31:13.47-Apr 22Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:19.46-May 13ACC Ch., Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
5000m
15:07.86-Apr 29North Florida Invitational, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
5000m
14:29.18-Apr 2Pepsi Florida Relays, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
5000m-short-track
14:56.07-Feb 25Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:53.16-Feb 1Indiana University Relays, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i) - Open Event

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:50.09-Jun 21USA U20 Championships, Miramar, FL
10000m
30:42.88-Apr 27Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World
10000m
30:42.88-Apr 25Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - USA vs. the World
5000m
14:28.07-Mar 28Pepsi Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL
5000m
14:51.07-Mar 22Florida State Relays, Tallahassee, FL

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Stafford's 15 Kilometres Road personal best?

Paul Stafford's 15 Kilometres Road personal best is 44:54, set on Nov 17, 2024 in Nijmegen (NED).

Which events does Paul Stafford compete in?

Paul Stafford competes in the 15 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

How did Paul Stafford perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 14:22.23, set on May 31, 2026 in Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima (PER). Last competition: Ibero American Athletics Championships on May 31, 2026, 14:22.23.