Sara Sanders

Events
3000 m steeplechase

Sara Sanders is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:13.27 in the 800m, 4:30.89 in the 1500m, 4:57.78 in the Mile, 10:07.29 in the 3000m and 17:30.84 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:03.61
2026 season best11:03.61May 15, 2026 · Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
Last competitionBig Sky Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · DNS

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:03.61, 2026 season best 11:03.61 (May 15, 2026, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, DNS

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCA 2025United States 800 m all-time list2:13.27937 pts––
1500mOR 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:30.89970 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20254:57.78955 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 202610:07.29910 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:30.84889 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:13.31–Feb 6, 2026Riverfront Invitational & Multis, The Podium, Spokane, WA (i) - Collegiate
2026800m 2:13.39–May 2, 2026Oregon State High Performance
2026800m Indoor2:13.39–May 2, 2026Oregon State High Performance
2026800m-short-track 2:18.49–Jan 16, 2026Spokane Sports Showcase
20261500m 4:30.89–May 2, 2026Oregon State High Performance
2026Mile Indoor5:05.07–Feb 28, 2026Big Sky Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:05.07–Feb 28, 2026Big Sky Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20264x800Metre Indoor9:19.39–Jan 31, 2026Inland Northwest Invitational
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Sara Sanders's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 11:03.61, set on May 15, 2026 in Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR (USA).

Sara Sanders competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 11:03.61, set on May 15, 2026 in Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR (USA). Last competition: Big Sky Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, DNS.