Skyler Balzer

Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

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

Her personal bests include 10:03.57 in the 3000m, 16:56.91 in the 5000m, 16:56.91 in the 5000m, 36:03.21 in the 10000m and 10:03.57 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m16:56.91
2026 season best16:56.91Jan 30, 2026 · Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN
Personal best · 10 000 m36:03.21
Last competitionWashU Distance CarnivalMar 26, 2026 · 17:39.56

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:56.91, 10 000 m 36:03.21, 2026 season best 16:56.91 (Jan 30, 2026, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA)) · Last competition: WashU Distance Carnival, Mar 26, 2026, 17:39.56

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorIA 202510:03.57921 pts––
5000mIndoorIN 202616:56.91968 pts–#264
5000mIN 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:56.91948 pts––
10000mIA 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list36:03.21935 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorIA 202510:03.57921 pts––
3000m-short-trackIA 202610:03.74921 pts–#774

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:03.74–Jan 23, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
20263000m-short-track 10:03.74–Jan 23, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
20263000m Indoor10:03.74–Jan 23, 2026Larry Wieczorek Invitational
20265000m 16:56.91–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
20265000m Indoor16:56.91–Jan 30, 2026Meyo Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:17.55–Mar 1, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:03.57–Jan 24, 2025Larry Wieczorek Invitational
20253000m Indoor10:03.57–Jan 24, 2025Larry Wieczorek Invitational
FAQ

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Skyler Balzer's 5000 m personal best is 16:56.91, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA).

Skyler Balzer competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 16:56.91, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA). Last competition: WashU Distance Carnival on Mar 26, 2026, 17:39.56.