Sarah Mitchell

Events
Mile Short Track · 5000 m

Sarah Mitchell is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:34.97 in the 1500m, 4:47.35 in the Mile, 9:59.47 in the 3000m, 16:42.57 in the 5000m and 36:28.63 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track5:01.71
2026 season best5:02.26Feb 6, 2026
Personal best · 5000 m16:42.57
Last competitionAtlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VAMay 2, 2026 · 36:28.63

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 5:01.71, 5000 m 16:42.57, 2026 season best 5:02.26 (Feb 6, 2026) · Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA, May 2, 2026, 36:28.63

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mVA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list4:34.97941 pts––
MileIndoorVA 20254:47.351,026 pts––
3000mIndoorPA 20269:59.47934 pts––
5000mVA 2024United States 5000 m all-time list16:42.57973 pts––
10000mVA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:28.63915 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 20269:59.47934 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:34.97–Apr 4, 2026Ebanks Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:02.26–Feb 6, 2026–
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:59.47–Feb 20, 2026Philadelphia Metro
20263000m Indoor9:59.47–Feb 20, 2026Philadelphia Metro
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:22.21–Feb 27, 2026Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m Indoor17:22.21–Feb 27, 2026Atlantic 10 Indoor Track & Field Championships
202610000m 36:28.63–May 2, 2026Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA
20251000m Indoor3:03.79–Jan 24, 20255th Annual Brant Tolsma Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sarah Mitchell's Mile Short Track personal best is 5:01.71, set on Mar 12, 2022.

Sarah Mitchell competes in the Mile Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 5:02.26, set on Feb 6, 2026. Last competition: Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, George Mason Stadium, Fairfax, VA on May 2, 2026, 36:28.63.