Payton Hinkle

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Events
3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 2:11.57 in the 800m, 4:23.97 in the 1500m, 4:45.87 in the Mile, 9:31.49 in the 3000m and 10:16.11 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:16.11
2026 season best10:16.11Apr 18, 2026 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:58.60
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 28, 2026 · 10:55.52
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:16.11, Mile Short Track 4:58.60, 2026 season best 10:16.11 (Apr 18, 2026, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 28, 2026, 10:55.52

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mOK 2022United States 800 m all-time list2:11.57965 pts––
1500mCA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:23.971,021 pts––
MileIndoorTX 20244:45.871,036 pts––
3000mIndoorTX 20249:31.491,023 pts––
3000mStOR 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:16.111,057 pts–#995
3000m-short-trackIndoorTX 20249:31.491,023 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:33.26–May 8, 2026Arkansas Twilight
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:58.60–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:58.60–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:58.60–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:50.60–Feb 20, 2026Arkansas Qualifier
20263000m Indoor9:50.60–Feb 20, 2026Arkansas Qualifier
20263000mSt 10:16.11–Apr 18, 2026Oregon Team Invitational
2025800m Indoor2:17.39–Jan 17, 2025Arkansas Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Payton Hinkle's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:16.11, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

Payton Hinkle competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 10:16.11, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 28, 2026, 10:55.52.