Reid Kovacs

Reid Kovacs

Born
Dec 1, 1998 (27 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Marathon

Reid Kovacs is a United States long-distance runner, born on December 1, 1998. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 8:49.96 in the 3000m, 14:38.50 in the 5000m, 15:07.92 in the 5000m, 2:27:17 in the Marathon and 8:49.96 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:38.50
2026 season best15:45.68Feb 22, 2026 · Gordon Indoor Track, Cambridge, MA (USA) (i)
Personal best · Marathon2:27:17
Last competitionBank of America Chicago MarathonOct 11, 2026 · 2:33:48

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:38.50, Marathon 2:27:17, 2026 season best 15:45.68 (Feb 22, 2026, Gordon Indoor Track, Cambridge, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 2:33:48 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorNY 20208:49.96800 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202214:38.50914 pts––
3000m-short-track20208:49.96800 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorNY 20208:49.96800 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:45.68–Feb 22, 2026USATF New England Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m Indoor15:45.68–Feb 22, 2026USATF New England Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000Metres Indoor15:45.68–Feb 22, 2026USATF New England Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026Marathon 2:33:48–Oct 11, 2026Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2025Marathon 2:28:43–Apr 21, 2025Boston Marathon
2024Marathon 2:31:05–Apr 15, 2024Boston Marathon
2023Marathon 2:27:17–Jun 17, 2023Grandma's Marathon
20225000m-short-track 14:38.50–Feb 12, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Reid Kovacs's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:38.50, set on Feb 12, 2022.

Reid Kovacs competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Marathon.

2026 season best: 15:45.68, set on Feb 22, 2026 in Gordon Indoor Track, Cambridge, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct 11, 2026, 2:33:48.