Tara Smurla

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Tara Smurla is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:17.25 in the Mile, 10:14.34 in the 3000m, 17:35.04 in the 5000m, 36:15.92 in the 10000m and 10:14.34 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:51.72
2026 season best17:57.28Feb 28, 2026 · Susquehanna-Garrett Sports Complex, Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionLandmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 3, 2026 · 18:32.25
Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 17:51.72, 2026 season best 17:57.28 (Feb 28, 2026, Susquehanna-Garrett Sports Complex, Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 3, 2026, 18:32.25

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorPA 20265:17.25830 pts––
3000mIndoorPA 202510:14.34888 pts––
5000mNJ 2025United States 5000 m all-time list17:35.04882 pts––
10000mPA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list36:15.92925 pts–#970
3000m-short-trackIndoorPA 202510:14.34888 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorPA 20265:17.25830 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:17.25–Feb 28, 2026Landmark Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026Mile Indoor5:17.25–Feb 28, 2026Landmark Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:40.97–Feb 28, 2026Landmark Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor10:40.97–Feb 28, 2026Landmark Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20265000m 17:42.45–Apr 4, 2026Sam Howell Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:57.28–Feb 28, 2026Landmark Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
202610000m 36:15.92–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:14.34–Feb 21, 2025Penn State Tune Up
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Tara Smurla's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 17:51.72, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Tara Smurla competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 17:57.28, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Susquehanna-Garrett Sports Complex, Selinsgrove, PA (USA) (i). Last competition: Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 3, 2026, 18:32.25.