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Paxton Smith

Paxton Smith

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Birth dateFeb 13, 1998
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Paxton Smith is a United States middle-distance runner, born on February 13, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.13 in the 1500m, 8:25.26 in the 3000m, 14:09.19 in the 5000m, 28:59.22 in the 10000m and 1:04:59 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:59.22
15 Kilometres Road
45:16
2026 season best
1:04:59
Jan 11, 2026 · Houston, TX (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Aug 30, 2026 · 2:19:59
TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 10 000 m 28:59.22, 15 Kilometres Road 45:16, 2026 season best 1:04:59 (Jan 11, 2026, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Aug 30, 2026, 2:19:59 · 28 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:57.13
3000m
8:25.26
14:09.19
28:59.22
1:04:59
2:15:59
3000m-short-track
8:49.88
15Kilometr
45:16
10MilesRoa
51:17
20Kilometr
1:03:06
25Kilometr
1:19:23

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Semi
1:04:59-Jan 11, 2026
↑
Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2026
25Kilometr
1:19:23-May 9, 2026
↑
USATF 25 km Championships
2026
Marathon
2:15:59-Mar 29, 2026
↑
McKirdy MicrOTQ
2025
15Kilometr
45:16-Mar 1, 2025
↑
Gate River Run 15K
2025
Marathon
2:22:00-Mar 16, 2025
↑
Los Angeles Marathon
2024
15Kilometr
46:48-Mar 2, 2024
↑
Gate River Run
2024
10MilesRoa
51:17-Oct 6, 2024-Medtronic TC 10 Mile
2024
20Kilometr
1:03:06-Sep 2, 2024-Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
2024
Semi
1:05:44-Jan 14, 2024
↑
Naples Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:25:38-Feb 3, 2024
↑
U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon
2023
Semi
1:06:19-Jun 17, 2023
↑
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN
2023
25Kilometr
1:20:05-May 13, 2023
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USA 25Km Road Running Championships
2023
Marathon
2:20:48-Dec 3, 2023
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California International Marathon
2022
3000m
8:33.20-Mar 19, 2022
↑
Potts Field, Boulder, CO (USA)
2022
5000m
14:09.19-Apr 14, 2022
↑
Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)
2022
10000m
28:59.22-Apr 1, 2022
↑
Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2022
Marathon
2:17:24-Jun 18, 2022
↑
Duluth, MN (USA)
2021
1500m
3:57.13-Apr 24, 2021
↑
CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO (USA)
2021
5000m
14:13.38-May 16, 2021
↑
Katherine B. Loker Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2021
10000m
29:46.89-May 14, 2021
↑
Katherine B. Loker Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2020
3000m
8:25.26-Feb 29, 2020
↑
Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2020
5000m
14:42.05-Feb 14, 2020
↑
Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019
3000m
8:40.54-Mar 16, 2019
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2019
5000m
14:27.88-Feb 8, 2019
↑
Seattle, WA (USA) (i)
2019
10000m
30:02.88-Apr 17, 2019
↑
Azusa, CA (USA)
2018
1500m
4:02.34-Mar 17, 2018
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2018
3000m
8:31.77-Mar 24, 2018
↑
Tempe, AZ (USA)
2018
3000m-short-track
8:49.88-Jan 13, 2018
↑
Boulder, CO (USA) (i)
2018
5000m
14:34.51-Apr 19, 2018
↑
Azusa, CA (USA)
2017
3000m
8:54.88-Feb 4, 2017
↑
Boulder, CO (USA) (i)
2017
3000m-short-track
8:54.88-Feb 4, 2017
↑
Boulder, CO (USA) (i)

2026

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:59-Aug 30TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS
25Kilometr
1:19:23-May 9USATF 25 km Championships
Semi
1:05:36-Apr 26Eugene Half Marathon
Marathon
2:15:59-Mar 29McKirdy MicrOTQ
Semi
1:04:59-Jan 11Aramco Houston Half Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:27-Nov 8CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Marathon
2:22:00-Mar 16Los Angeles Marathon
15Kilometr
45:16-Mar 1Gate River Run 15K

2024

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
51:17-Oct 6Medtronic TC 10 Mile
20Kilometr
1:03:06-Sep 2Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
15Kilometr
46:48-Mar 2Gate River Run
Marathon
2:25:38-Feb 3U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon
Semi
1:05:44-Jan 14Naples Half Marathon

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:48-Dec 3California International Marathon
Semi
1:06:19-Jun 17Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN
25Kilometr
1:20:05-May 13USA 25Km Road Running Championships

2022

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:20-Oct 2Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, Minneapolis, MN
Marathon
2:17:24-Jun 18Grandma's Marathon, Duluth, MN
10000m
29:58.42-May 25NCAA West Preliminary Round, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
14:40.34-May 15Pac-12 Ch., Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m
29:22.74-May 13Pac-12 Ch., Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
14:28.58-Apr 30Fresno State Invitational, Fresno, CA
5000m
14:09.19-Apr 14Bryan Clay Invitational, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
10000m
28:59.22-Apr 1Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
3000m
8:33.20-Mar 19Jerry Quiller Classic, Potts Field, Boulder, CO

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:13.38-May 16PAC-12 Conference Championships, Katherine B. Loker Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
10000m
29:46.89-May 14PAC-12 Conference Championships, Katherine B. Loker Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
5000m
14:19.72-Apr 30West Coast Relays, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
1500m
3:57.13-Apr 24Glenn Morris Multi/ Jack Christiansen Invitational, CSU Jack Christiansen Track, Fort Collins, CO
10000m
30:24.03-Apr 3Antelope Invitational, GCU Track & Field, Phoenix, AZ

2020

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:25.26-Feb 29MPSF Indoor Championships, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
14:48.43-Feb 282020 MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
14:48.43-Feb 28MPSF Indoor Championships, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m-short-tracki
8:25.26-Feb 282020 MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
5000m-short-tracki
14:42.05-Feb 142020 Husky Classic (College)
5000m
14:42.05-Feb 14Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
3000m
8:35.80-Feb 1Colorado Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)
3000m-short-tracki
8:35.80-Jan 30Colorado Invitational
3000m
8:35.68-Jan 11Potts Invitational, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)
3000m-short-tracki
8:35.68-Jan 10University of Colorado Potts Open

2019

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:58.94-May 12Pac-12 Ch., Tucson, AZ
10000m
31:21.15-May 11Pac-12 Ch., Tucson, AZ
10000m
31:21.15-May 42019 Pac-12 Track & Field Championships
5000m
14:58.94-May 42019 Pac-12 Track & Field Championships
10000m
30:02.88-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational, Azusa, CA
1500m
4:04.31-Apr 5Colorado Invitational 2019
5000m
14:32.98-Mar 29Mike Fanelli Track Classic, San Francisco, CA
3000m
8:40.54-Mar 16Jerry Quiller Classic, Boulder, CO
5000m-short-tracki
14:27.88-Feb 82019 Husky Classic
5000m
14:27.88-Feb 8Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paxton Smith's 10 000 m personal best?

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).

Which events does Paxton Smith compete in?

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

How did Paxton Smith perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:04:59, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS on Aug 30, 2026, 2:19:59.