Ruben Rojas Betanzos

Events
5000 m

Ruben Rojas Betanzos is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.61 in the 800m, 3:47.39 in the 1500m, 4:10.39 in the Mile, 4:05.04 in the Mile and 8:26.41 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:19.28
2026 season best14:26.06Apr 17, 2026 · UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
Last competitionLarry Ellis InvitationalMay 1, 2026 · 3:47.39

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 14:19.28, 2026 season best 14:26.06 (Apr 17, 2026, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA)) · Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational, May 1, 2026, 3:47.39

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTX 2021United States 800 m all-time list1:53.61926 pts––
1500mNJ 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:47.391,010 pts––
MileRI 2024United States Mile all-time list4:10.39951 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20264:05.041,066 pts–#461
3000mIndoorMA 20228:26.41926 pts––
5000mNC 2025United States 5000 m all-time list14:19.28937 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:47.39–May 1, 2026Larry Ellis Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:05.04–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026Mile Indoor4:05.04–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:07.66–Feb 27, 2026ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:17.56–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m 14:26.06–Apr 17, 2026Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
20265000m Indoor14:26.06–Apr 17, 2026Virginia Challenge, UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA
202610000m 30:11.34–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
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Ruben Rojas Betanzos's 5000 m personal best is 14:19.28, set on Mar 27, 2025 in Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA).

Ruben Rojas Betanzos competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:26.06, set on Apr 17, 2026 in UVA Lanningan Field, Charlottesville, VA (USA). Last competition: Larry Ellis Invitational on May 1, 2026, 3:47.39.