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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mVA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list3:44.181,052 pts––
MileIndoorIL 20244:02.361,100 pts––
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:07.18988 pts––
3000mIndoorMI 20238:06.701,039 pts––
5000mOR 2025United States 5000 m all-time list13:34.191,088 pts–#676
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 20258:17.85974 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:46.52–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
20265000m 13:49.35–Apr 16, 2026–
202610000m 29:52.02–May 15, 2026Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20251500m 3:44.18–Apr 18, 2025Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events
2025Mile Indoor4:02.72–Jan 31, 2025Meyo Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:17.85–Jan 18, 2025Simmons-Harvey Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:17.85–Jan 18, 2025Simmons-Harvey Invitational
2025DistanceMe Indoor9:39.49–Feb 22, 2025Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riley Hough's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:07.38, set on Mar 11, 2022.

Riley Hough competes in the Mile Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 3:46.52, set on May 1, 2026. Last competition: Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 17, 2026, 14:19.88.