Sara Perez

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Events
5000 m

Sara Perez is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 10:35.68 in the 3000m, 10:49.08 in the 3000m, 18:14.87 in the 5000m, 10:35.68 in the 3000m-short-track and 18:27.58 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m18:14.87
2026 season best18:14.87Apr 4, 2026 · Bryant Track & Turf Complex, Smithfield, RI
2026 season best
Last competitionBattle Road Twilight Series Meet 2May 16, 2026 · 18:18.82
Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 2

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 18:14.87, 2026 season best 18:14.87 (Apr 4, 2026, Bryant Track & Turf Complex, Smithfield, RI (USA)) · Last competition: Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 2, May 16, 2026, 18:18.82

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMA 202510:35.68825 pts–
3000mRI 2025United States 3000 m all-time list10:49.08771 pts–
5000mRI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list18:14.87816 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202510:35.68825 pts–
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202518:27.58813 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor10:40.16–Feb 13, 2026Crimson Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:40.16–Feb 13, 2026Crimson Open
20265000m 18:14.87–Apr 4, 2026Ocean State Cup
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:35.68–Feb 1, 2025Harvard Invitational
20253000m Indoor10:35.68–Feb 1, 2025Harvard Invitational
20253000m 10:49.08–Apr 11, 2025Friar Invitational, Ray Treacy Track at Hendricken Field, Providence, RI
20255000m 18:23.87–May 10, 2025Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 1
20255000m-short-track Indoor18:27.58–Jan 25, 2025Riverhawk Invitational
FAQ

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Sara Perez's 5000 m personal best is 18:14.87, set on Apr 4, 2026 in Bryant Track & Turf Complex, Smithfield, RI (USA).

Sara Perez competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 18:14.87, set on Apr 4, 2026 in Bryant Track & Turf Complex, Smithfield, RI (USA). Last competition: Battle Road Twilight Series Meet 2 on May 16, 2026, 18:18.82.