Rachel Helm

Events
800 m · Mile Short Track

Rachel Helm is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:13.03 in the 800m, 2:13.75 in the 800m, 4:38.16 in the 1500m, 5:06.11 in the Mile and 5:01.43 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m2:13.75
2026 season best2:14.62Apr 11, 2026 · Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC
Personal best · Mile Short Track5:06.76
Last competitionClark Wood / Jim Freeman OpenApr 24, 2026 · 2:15.62

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 2:13.75, Mile Short Track 5:06.76, 2026 season best 2:14.62 (Apr 11, 2026, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA)) · Last competition: Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open, Apr 24, 2026, 2:15.62

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorMI 20262:13.03981 pts–#701
800mMI 2024United States 800 m all-time list2:13.75930 pts––
1500mOH 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:38.16919 pts––
MileIN 2026United States Mile all-time list5:06.11874 pts–#715
MileIndoorWI 20265:01.43931 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorWI 20252:16.10936 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor2:13.03–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2026800m 2:14.62–Apr 11, 2026Duke Invitational
20261500m 4:40.96–Apr 18, 2026Gibson Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:01.43–Feb 21, 2026Panther Tune-Up
2026Mile Indoor5:02.00–Mar 1, 2026Horizon League Indoor Track & Field Championships, WATTS, Youngstown, OH (i)
2026Mile 5:06.11–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026mile-short-track 5:06.76–Jan 24, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
2025800m 2:15.30–May 10, 2025Horizon League Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rachel Helm's 800 m personal best is 2:13.75, set on May 4, 2024 in Oakland Track and Field Complex, Rochester, MI (USA).

Rachel Helm competes in the 800 m and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:14.62, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA). Last competition: Clark Wood / Jim Freeman Open on Apr 24, 2026, 2:15.62.