Rens Smeets

Born
Jan 29, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
15 Kilometres Road · 10 Kilometres Road

Rens Smeets is a Netherlands middle-distance runner, born on January 29, 1997. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:03.61 in the 1500m, 8:43.42 in the 3000m, 14:52.14 in the 5000m, 1:07:31 in the Semi and 14:57 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Netherlands.

Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road46:37
2026 season best8:37.10May 8, 2026
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:35
Last competitionASML Eindhoven Half MarathonOct 11, 2026 · 1:07:00

As of Nov 13, 2026: 15 Kilometres Road 46:37, 10 Kilometres Road 30:35, 2026 season best 8:37.10 (May 8, 2026) · Last competition: ASML Eindhoven Half Marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 1:07:00 · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBest 2025Netherlands 1500 m all-time list4:03.61813 pts–
3000mEindhoven 2025Netherlands 3000 m all-time list8:43.42817 pts–
5000mKerkrade 2025Netherlands 5000 m all-time list14:52.14834 pts–
SemiEindhoven 2025Netherlands Half Marathon all-time list1:07:31903 pts–
5KilometreUtrecht 202514:57–
15KilometrNijmegen 202546:37–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 8:37.10–May 8, 2026Circuit 14 Track Meeting
2026Semi 1:07:00–Oct 11, 2026ASML Eindhoven Half Marathon
20251500m 4:03.61–Jun 1, 2025Competitie 3e Divisie Poule 13 R2
20253000m 8:43.42–May 9, 2025Circuit 14 Track Meeting, Sportpark De Hondsheuvels, Eindhoven - Mixed Races
20255000m 14:52.14–Jul 6, 2025Competitie 3e Divisie Poule 13 R3
20255Kilometre 14:57–Jun 28, 2025BIG5
202510Kilometr 30:47–Oct 5, 2025Singelloop Utrecht
202515Kilometr 46:37–Nov 16, 2025NN Zevenheuvelenloop
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rens Smeets's 15 Kilometres Road personal best is 46:37, set on Nov 16, 2025 in Nijmegen (NED).

Rens Smeets competes in the 15 Kilometres Road and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 8:37.10, set on May 8, 2026. Last competition: ASML Eindhoven Half Marathon on Oct 11, 2026, 1:07:00.