Paxton Smith

Paxton Smith

Born
Feb 13, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 15 Kilometres Road

Paxton Smith is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 13, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.13 in the 1500m, 8:25.26 in the 3000m, 8:25.26 in the 3000m, 14:09.19 in the 5000m and 28:59.22 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:59.22
2026 season best30:19Oct 3, 2026
Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road45:16
Last competitionTC 10KOct 3, 2026 · 30:19

As of Nov 12, 2026: 10 000 m 28:59.22, 15 Kilometres Road 45:16, 2026 season best 30:19 (Oct 3, 2026) · Last competition: TC 10K, Oct 3, 2026, 30:19 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCO 2021United States 1500 m all-time list3:57.13889 pts––
3000m2020United States 3000 m all-time list8:25.26913 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20208:25.26932 pts––
5000mCA 2022United States 5000 m all-time list14:09.19970 pts––
10000mCA 2022United States 10 000 m all-time list28:59.221,043 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 30:19–Oct 3, 2026TC 10K
2026Semi 1:04:59–Jan 11, 2026Aramco Houston Half Marathon
202625Kilometr 1:19:23–May 9, 2026USATF 25 km Championships
2026Marathon 2:15:59–Mar 29, 2026McKirdy MicrOTQ
202515Kilometr 45:16–Mar 1, 2025Gate River Run 15K
2025Marathon 2:22:00–Mar 16, 2025Los Angeles Marathon
202415Kilometr 46:48–Mar 2, 2024Gate River Run
202410MilesRoa 51:17–Oct 6, 2024Medtronic TC 10 Mile
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Paxton Smith's 10 000 m personal best is 28:59.22, set on Apr 1, 2022 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Paxton Smith competes in the 10 000 m and 15 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 30:19, set on Oct 3, 2026. Last competition: TC 10K on Oct 3, 2026, 30:19.