Payton Capes

Payton Capes

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Payton Capes is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:16.60 in the 800m, 4:33.86 in the 1500m, 4:59.58 in the Mile, 9:48.82 in the 3000m and 16:50.34 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:41.91
2025 season best16:50.34Feb 7, 2025 · Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track6:50.30
Last competitionTom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic DevelopmentApr 18, 2025 · DNF
Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:41.91, 2000 Metres Short Track 6:50.30, 2025 season best 16:50.34 (Feb 7, 2025, Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development, Apr 18, 2025, DNF

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPA 2019United States 800 m all-time list2:16.60885 pts–
1500mVA 2019United States 1500 m all-time list4:33.86949 pts–
MileIndoorPA 20194:59.58943 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20199:48.82967 pts–
5000mIndoorFL 202516:50.34980 pts–
5000m2019United States 5000 m all-time list17:30.25890 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255000m-short-track Indoor16:50.34–Feb 7, 2025Celebration Pointe Classic
20255000m Indoor16:50.34–Feb 7, 2025Celebration Pointe Classic
202515Kilometr 55:06–Mar 1, 2025Gate River Run 15K
202415Kilometr 56:25–Mar 2, 2024Gate River Run
20205000m Indoor17:07.95–Feb 14, 2020Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20205000m-short-track Indoor17:07.95–Feb 14, 2020Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20205000m-short-track 17:07.95–Feb 14, 2020–
2019800m 2:16.60–Apr 20, 2019Lewisburg, PA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Payton Capes's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:41.91, set on May 11, 2019 in Princeton, NJ (USA).

Payton Capes competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 16:50.34, set on Feb 7, 2025 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i). Last competition: Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Olympic Development on Apr 18, 2025, DNF.