Riley Hough
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 5000 m
Riley Hough is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.
His personal bests include 3:44.18 in the 1500m, 4:02.36 in the Mile, 4:07.18 in the Mile, 8:06.70 in the 3000m and 13:34.19 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.38
2026 season best3:46.52May 1, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m13:34.19
Last competitionBig Ten Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 17, 2026 · 14:19.88
As of Nov 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:07.38, 5000 m 13:34.19, 2026 season best 3:46.52 (May 1, 2026) · Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 17, 2026, 14:19.88
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorIL 20244:02.361,100 pts––
3000mIndoorMI 20238:06.701,039 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 20258:17.85974 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:46.52 | – | May 1, 2026 | Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:49.35 | – | Apr 16, 2026 | – |
| 2026 | 10000m | 29:52.02 | – | May 15, 2026 | Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:44.18 | – | Apr 18, 2025 | Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | Mile Indoor | 4:02.72 | – | Jan 31, 2025 | Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:17.85 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | Simmons-Harvey Invitational |
| 2025 | 3000m Indoor | 8:17.85 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | Simmons-Harvey Invitational |
| 2025 | DistanceMe Indoor | 9:39.49 | – | Feb 22, 2025 | Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i) |