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Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

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Birth dateOct 11, 1989
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Rachel Ward is a United States long-distance runner, born on October 11, 1989. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:36.54 in the 3000m, 15:36.84 in the 5000m, 32:15.85 in the 10000m, 1:12:23 in the Semi and 16:03 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Key facts
10 000 m
32:15.85
#954 all-time
5000 m
15:36.84
2025 season best
54:25
Apr 6, 2025 · Washington, DC (USA)
2025 season best
Last competition
USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships
Apr 6, 2025 · 54:25
USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 10 000 m 32:15.85 (#954 all-time), 5000 m 15:36.84, 2025 season best 54:25 (Apr 6, 2025, Washington, DC (USA)) · Last competition: USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships, Apr 6, 2025, 54:25 · 36 years old

PB

Personal bests

9:36.54
15:36.84
32:15.85
#954 all-time
1:12:23
5Kilometre
16:03
3000m-short-track
9:36.54
10Kilometr
32:36
12Kilometr
40:04
10MilesRoa
54:25
8Kilometre
26:44
RoadRace
24:45

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
10MilesRoa
54:25-Apr 6, 2025
↑
USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships
2024
RoadRace
24:45-Nov 28, 2024-Manchester Road Race
2018
10Kilometr
36:03-Apr 14, 2018
↓
Richmond, VA (USA)
2018
10MilesRoa
58:56-Mar 24, 2018
↑
Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2017
10Kilometr
35:55-Apr 1, 2017
↓
Richmond, VA (USA)
2016
5000m
16:01.90-Jun 2, 2016
↓
Concord, MA (USA)
2016
10MilesRoa
57:54-Mar 19, 2016
↑
Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2015
5000m
15:36.84-Jun 4, 2015
↓
Concord, MA (USA)
2015
5Kilometre
16:03-Sep 20, 2015
↑
Providence, RI (USA)
2015
10Kilometr
34:11-Jul 4, 2015
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2015
12Kilometr
41:08-May 17, 2015
↓
San Francisco, CA (USA)
2015
Semi
1:12:23-Nov 14, 2015-Richmond, VA (USA)
2014
5000m
15:55.38-May 10, 2014
↓
Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2014
8Kilometre
26:54-Mar 15, 2014
↓
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2014
10000m
32:15.85-May 4, 2014
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2014
10Kilometr
32:36-Jul 4, 2014
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2014
12Kilometr
40:04-Nov 16, 2014
↓
Alexandria, VA (USA)
2013
3000m
9:36.54-Jan 19, 2013-Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2013
3000m-short-track
9:36.54-Jan 19, 2013-Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i)
2013
5Kilometre
16:33-Sep 22, 2013
↑
Providence, RI (USA)
2013
10Kilometr
34:15-Aug 3, 2013
↓
Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2012
5000m
15:47.05-May 12, 2012
↓
Charlottesville, VA (USA)
2012
8Kilometre
26:44-Mar 18, 2012
↓
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2012
10000m
32:39.53-Jun 22, 2012
↑
Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2012
10Kilometr
33:22-Mar 31, 2012
↓
Richmond, VA (USA)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
54:25-Apr 6USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
RoadRace
24:45-Nov 28Manchester Road Race

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:03-Apr 14Richmond Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K, Richmond, VA
10MilesRoa
58:56-Mar 24Charlottesville 10M, Charlottesville, VA

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:45-Jun 17Clarksburg Greater 10K, Clarksburg, WV
10Kilometr
35:55-Apr 1Richmond Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K, Richmond, VA

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:01.90-Jun 2Concord Adrian Martinez Classic, Concord, MA
10MilesRoa
57:54-Mar 19Charlottesville 10M, Charlottesville, VA

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:23-Nov 14Richmond Half Marathon, Richmond, VA
5Kilometre
16:03-Sep 20USA 5km Road Running Championships, Providence, RI
10Kilometr
34:11-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
5000m
15:36.84-Jun 4Concord Adrian Martinez Classic, Concord, MA
12Kilometr
41:08-May 17San Francisco Bay to Breakers 12K, San Francisco, CA

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
12Kilometr
40:04-Nov 16USA 12km Road Running Championships, Alexandria, VA
10Kilometr
32:36-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10000m
32:49.45-Jun 26USA Championships, Sacramento, CA
5000m
15:55.38-May 10Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
10000m
32:15.85-May 4Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
15:59.19-Apr 4Williamsburg Colonial Relays, Williamsburg, VA
5000m
16:09.65-Mar 28Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC
8Kilometre
26:54-Mar 15Virginia Beach 8K, Virginia Beach, VA

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:33-Sep 22Providence US 5 km Road Running Championships, Providence, RI
10Kilometr
34:15-Aug 3Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
10Kilometr
34:54-Apr 13Richmond Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K, Richmond
3000m-short-track
9:36.54-Jan 19Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i)

2012

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
8Kilometre
26:53-Nov 10Richmond 8K, Richmond, VA
10000m
32:39.53-Jun 22Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:50.11-Jun 9Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event
5000m
15:47.05-May 12Charlottesville Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA
10000m
32:47.97-Apr 29Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
16:05.81-Apr 7Williamsburg Colonial Relays, Williamsburg, VA
10Kilometr
33:22-Mar 31Richmond Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K, Richmond, VA
8Kilometre
26:44-Mar 18Virginia Beach Shamrock 8K, Virginia Beach, VA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rachel Ward's 10 000 m personal best?

Rachel Ward's 10 000 m personal best is 32:15.85, set on May 4, 2014 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #954 on the all-time list.

Which events does Rachel Ward compete in?

Rachel Ward competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Rachel Ward perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 54:25, set on Apr 6, 2025 in Washington, DC (USA). Last competition: USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships on Apr 6, 2025, 54:25.