Silas Ruth

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Silas Ruth is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:55.06 in the 800m, 4:14.07 in the Mile, 8:18.89 in the 3000m, 8:43.00 in the 3000m and 15:01.77 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:59.53
2025 season best9:03.61May 2, 2025 · Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:18.89
Last competitionIvy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 11, 2025 · 9:24.44
Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:59.53, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:18.89, 2025 season best 9:03.61 (May 2, 2025, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 11, 2025, 9:24.44

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPA 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:55.06887 pts–
MileIndoorPA 20244:14.07956 pts–
3000mIndoorMA 20248:18.89968 pts–
3000mPA 2025United States 3000 m all-time list8:43.00819 pts–
5000mNC 2023United States 5000 m all-time list15:01.77805 pts–
3000mStPA 2024United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:59.53996 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:21.90–Jan 25, 2025Penn 10 Elite
2025Mile Indoor4:21.90–Jan 25, 2025Penn 10 Elite
20253000m 8:43.00–Mar 22, 2025Penn Challenge, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
20253000mSt 9:03.61–May 2, 2025Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2024mile-short-track Indoor4:14.07–Feb 3, 2024Sykes Sabock Challenge
2024Mile Indoor4:14.07–Feb 3, 2024Sykes Sabock Challenge
20243000m Indoor8:18.89–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:18.89–Jan 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Silas Ruth's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:59.53, set on Apr 25, 2024 in Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA (USA).

Silas Ruth competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 9:03.61, set on May 2, 2025 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 11, 2025, 9:24.44.