
Will Nation
Will Nation is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 2, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:58.20 in the 1500m, 8:13.80 in the 3000m, 13:53.11 in the 5000m, 28:46.81 in the 10000m and 1:04:16 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:11:14, 10 000 m 28:46.81, 2026 season best 13:53.11 (Apr 17, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Portland Track Festival, Jun 20, 2026, 28:46.81 · 34 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:53.11 | - | Apr 17, 2026 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2026 | 10000m | 28:46.81 | - | Jun 20, 2026 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival |
| 2025 | 10000m | 28:51.44 | - | Jun 14, 2025 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:07:04 | - | Jan 19, 2025 | ↓ | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 25Kilometr | 1:16:38 | - | May 10, 2025 | ↑ | Amway River Bank Run |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:11:14 | - | Dec 7, 2025 | ↑ | California International Marathon |
| 2024 | 10000m | 29:15.59 | - | Jun 8, 2024 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:13:11 | - | Sep 29, 2024 | ↑ | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:06:13 | - | May 7, 2023 | ↓ | Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:19:04 | - | May 28, 2023 | ↑ | Tartan Homes Ottawa International Marathon, Ottawa |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 30:30 | - | Apr 16, 2022 | - | - |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:04:36 | - | Jan 23, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | 25Kilometr | 1:17:42 | - | May 14, 2022 | ↑ | USA 25km Road Running Championships |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:17:15 | - | Feb 20, 2022 | ↑ | - |
| 2021 | 20Kilometr | 1:02:23 | - | Sep 6, 2021 | - | USA 20km Road Running Championships |
| 2021 | 25Kilometr | 1:19:03 | - | Oct 23, 2021 | ↑ | Grand Rapids, MI (USA) |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:13:24 | - | Dec 5, 2021 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 10000m | 29:24.19 | - | Jun 8, 2019 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2019 | 10MilesRoa | 50:07= | - | Aug 24, 2019 | → | HAP Crim 10M Road Race |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:04:16 | - | Jun 22, 2019 | ↓ | Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon |
| 2019 | 25Kilometr | 1:16:48 | - | May 12, 2019 | ↑ | Amway River Bank Run 25K |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:15:12 | - | Sep 29, 2019 | ↑ | BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin |
| 2018 | 5000m | 14:28.94 | - | Mar 29, 2018 | ↑ | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
| 2018 | 10000m | 29:27.86 | - | Jun 9, 2018 | ↑ | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:05:27 | - | Nov 11, 2018 | ↓ | Las Vegas, NV (USA) |
| 2018 | 25Kilometr | 1:18:23 | - | May 12, 2018 | ↑ | Grand Rapids US 25 km Road Running Championships |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:15:45 | - | Dec 2, 2018 | ↑ | Sacramento US Marathon Championships |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:17:00 | - | Dec 3, 2017 | ↑ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 10MilesRoa | 50:07 | - | Apr 3, 2016 | → | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:06:26 | - | Nov 13, 2016 | ↓ | Monterey, CA (USA) |
| 2016 | 25Kilometr | 1:16:39 | - | May 14, 2016 | ↑ | Grand Rapids, MI (USA) |
| 2016 | Marathon | 2:25:54 | - | Feb 13, 2016 | ↑ | Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:04:56 | - | Jun 20, 2015 | ↓ | Duluth, MN (USA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:30:18 | - | Nov 1, 2015 | ↑ | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:19.99 | - | Mar 1, 2014 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 8:22.68 | - | Feb 1, 2014 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 5000m | 14:18.26 | - | Feb 28, 2014 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 29:43.35 | - | Apr 4, 2014 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:14.10 | - | Jan 26, 2013 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 3000m-short-track | 8:14.10 | - | Jan 26, 2013 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2013 | 5000m | 14:11.27 | - | Feb 8, 2013 | ↑ | Seattle Husky Classic |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:58.53 | - | Apr 21, 2012 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:13.80 | - | Jan 28, 2012 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 8:13.80 | - | Jan 28, 2012 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 14:06.26 | - | Feb 24, 2012 | ↑ | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m-short-track | 14:06.26 | - | Feb 24, 2012 | - | College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 29:33.66 | - | Apr 6, 2012 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 1500m | 3:58.20 | - | Apr 6, 2011 | ↓ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2011 | 3000m | 8:31.56 | - | Mar 25, 2011 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 14:26.50 | - | Apr 15, 2011 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10000m | 30:29.40 | - | May 13, 2011 | ↑ | Norman, OK (USA) |
2026
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:46.81 | - | Jun 20 | Portland Track Festival |
5000m | 13:53.11 | - | Apr 17 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
10000m | 28:50.52 | - | Mar 28 | The TEN |
2025
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:11:14 | - | Dec 7 | California International Marathon |
Marathon | 2:19:58 | - | Sep 21 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
10000m | 28:51.44 | - | Jun 14 | Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR |
25Kilometr | 1:16:38 | - | May 10 | Amway River Bank Run |
10000m | 29:51.96 | - | May 3 | Save the 10,000 with Des and Kara |
Marathon | 2:27:21 | - | Feb 23 | Zurich Maratón Sevilla |
Semi | 1:07:04 | - | Jan 19 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:13:11 | - | Sep 29 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
10000m | 29:15.59 | - | Jun 8 | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR |
Marathon | 2:24:18 | - | Apr 15 | Boston Marathon |
2023
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:19:04 | - | May 28 | Tartan Homes Ottawa International Marathon, Ottawa |
Semi | 1:06:13 | - | May 7 | Pittsburgh Half Marathon |
2022
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:08:25 | - | Aug 21 | America's Finest City Half Marathon, San Diego, CA |
25Kilometr | 1:17:42 | - | May 14 | USA 25km Road Running Championships |
10Kilometr | 30:30 | - | Apr 16 | Caesars Sportsbook Crescent City Classic 10k, New Orleans, LA |
Marathon | 2:17:15 | - | Feb 20 | Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Austin, TX |
Semi | 1:04:36 | - | Jan 23 | 3M Half Marathon, Austin, TX |
2021
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:13:24 | - | Dec 5 | California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA |
25Kilometr | 1:19:03 | - | Oct 23 | Amway River Bank Run - 25K Run presented by Fifth Third Bank, Grand Rapids, MI - US 25km Ch. |
20Kilometr | 1:02:23 | - | Sep 6 | USA 20km Road Running Championships |
2020
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | DNF | - | Dec 20 | The Marathon Project |
Marathon | DNF | - | Feb 29 | USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon |
2019
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:15:12 | - | Sep 29 | BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin |
10MilesRoa | 50:07 | - | Aug 24 | HAP Crim 10M Road Race |
Semi | 1:04:16 | - | Jun 22 | Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon |
10000m | 29:24.19 | - | Jun 8 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR |
25Kilometr | 1:16:48 | - | May 12 | Amway River Bank Run 25K |
10000m | 29:54.30 | - | Apr 18 | Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events |
2018
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:15:45 | - | Dec 2 | Sacramento US Marathon Championships |
Semi | 1:05:27 | - | Nov 11 | Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Las Vegas, NV |
10000m | 29:27.86 | - | Jun 9 | Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR - Elite Event |
25Kilometr | 1:18:23 | - | May 12 | Grand Rapids US 25 km Road Running Championships |
10000m | 29:35.73 | - | Apr 19 | Torrance Mt. SAC Relays, Torrance, CA - Invitational Events |
5000m | 14:28.94 | - | Mar 31 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
5000m | 14:28.94 | - | Mar 29 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays |
2017
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:17:00 | - | Dec 3 | Sacramento US Marathon Championships, Sacramento, CA |
Marathon | 2:21:29 | - | Jan 15 | Houston Marathon, Houston, TX |
2016
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:06:26 | - | Nov 13 | Monterey Big Sur Half Marathon, Monterey, CA |
25Kilometr | 1:16:39 | - | May 14 | Grand Rapids US 25 km Road Running Championships, Grand Rapids, MI |
10MilesRoa | 50:07 | - | Apr 3 | Austin 10M, Austin, TX |
Marathon | 2:25:54 | - | Feb 13 | U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials, Los Angeles, CA |
2015
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:30:18 | - | Nov 1 | New York Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:04:56 | - | Jun 20 | Duluth Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN |
Semi | 1:07:02 | - | Jan 25 | Austin 3M Half Marathon, Austin, TX |
2014
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:55.09 | - | May 18 | Lubbock Big 12 Ch., Lubbock, TX |
10000m | 31:01.41 | - | May 16 | Lubbock Big 12 Ch., Lubbock, TX |
10000m | 29:43.35 | - | Apr 4 | Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Will Nation's Marathon personal best?
Will Nation's Marathon personal best is 2:11:14, set on Dec 7, 2025 in Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA (USA).
Which events does Will Nation compete in?
Will Nation competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.
How did Will Nation perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 13:53.11, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Portland Track Festival on Jun 20, 2026, 28:46.81.