Payton Smith

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Events
1500 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:30.68 in the 1500m, 5:08.37 in the Mile, 5:08.37 in the Mile, 9:56.81 in the 3000m and 9:57.02 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 1500 m4:30.68
2026 season best4:30.68Apr 17, 2026 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2026 season best
Last competitionPortland TwilightMay 9, 2026 · 4:32.46
Portland Twilight

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:30.68, 2026 season best 4:30.68 (Apr 17, 2026, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Twilight, May 9, 2026, 4:32.46

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mOR 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:30.68972 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20265:08.37886 pts––
MileWA 2026United States Mile all-time list5:08.37860 pts–#790
3000mIndoorWA 20269:56.81942 pts––
3000mWA 2026United States 3000 m all-time list9:57.02923 pts––
5000mOR 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:19.39909 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:30.68–Apr 17, 2026Oregon Team Invitational
2026Mile 5:08.37–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
2026Mile Indoor5:08.37–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20263000m Indoor9:56.81–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20263000m 9:57.02–Jan 16, 2026UW Preview
20265000m 17:19.39–May 2, 2026Oregon State High Performance
20251500m 4:41.46–Apr 19, 2025Oregon Open, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
20253000m Indoor9:59.23–Feb 14, 2025Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Payton Smith's 1500 m personal best is 4:30.68, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA).

Payton Smith competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:30.68, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: Portland Twilight on May 9, 2026, 4:32.46.