Tai Smith

Tai Smith

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Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Tai Smith is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:57.94 in the 800m, 3:56.69 in the 1500m, 4:18.09 in the Mile, 8:18.10 in the 3000m and 8:18.10 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Marathon2:13:27
2026 season best29:34.98Apr 16, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:03:52
Last competitionFaxon Law New Haven Road RaceSep 7, 2026 · 1:00:55
Faxon Law New Haven Road Race

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:13:27, Half Marathon 1:03:52, 2026 season best 29:34.98 (Apr 16, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, Sep 7, 2026, 1:00:55

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNC 2018United States 800 m all-time list1:57.94812 pts––
1500mNC 2021United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.69894 pts––
MileIndoorSC 20224:18.09908 pts––
3000mIndoorMI 20218:18.10973 pts––
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:18.10953 pts––
5000mOH 2021United States 5000 m all-time list14:00.071,000 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 29:34.98–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
202620Kilometr 1:00:55–Sep 7, 2026Faxon Law New Haven Road Race
2025Semi 1:05:25–Mar 2, 2025USA Half Marathon Championships
2025Marathon 2:15:32–Dec 21, 2025The Marathon Project, Rawhide Events Center, Chandler, AZ - Elite Event
202410000m 29:43.62–May 10, 2024Franson Last Chance
2024Semi 1:03:52–Jun 22, 2024Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth,, Duluth, MN
2024Marathon 2:13:27–Dec 8, 2024California International Marathon
2023Semi 1:04:45–Jan 15, 2023Aramco Houston Half Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tai Smith's Marathon personal best is 2:13:27, set on Dec 8, 2024 in Sacramento, CA (USA).

Tai Smith competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 29:34.98, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Faxon Law New Haven Road Race on Sep 7, 2026, 1:00:55.