Zach Kreft

Zach Kreft

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Mar 1, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Marathon

Zach Kreft is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 1, 2000. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:14.32 in the Mile, 7:59.90 in the 3000m, 8:06.88 in the 3000m, 13:51.78 in the 5000m and 13:51.78 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:16.97
2026 season best1:03:45Oct 18, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:13:06
Last competitionNationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 MarathonOct 18, 2026 · 1:03:45
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:16.97, Marathon 2:13:06, 2026 season best 1:03:45 (Oct 18, 2026) · Last competition: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon, Oct 18, 2026, 1:03:45 · 26 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorIN 20194:14.32953 pts–
3000mIndoorMI 20237:59.901,079 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:06.881,016 pts–
5000mIndoorMI 202213:51.781,073 pts–
5000m2022United States 5000 m all-time list13:51.781,028 pts–
10000mNC 2023United States 10 000 m all-time list29:37.79987 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:03:45–Oct 18, 2026Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon
2026Marathon 2:18:07–Sep 26, 2026FirstEnergy Akron Marathon
2025Marathon 2:13:06–Dec 7, 2025California International Marathon
20233000m Indoor7:59.90–Feb 10, 2023GVSU Big Meet (Friday), GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20233000m-short-track Indoor8:02.34–Mar 11, 2023NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20235000m Indoor14:01.37–Mar 10, 2023NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20235000m-short-track Indoor14:01.37–Mar 10, 2023NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20235000m 14:13.24–Apr 14, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Zach Kreft's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:16.97, set on Feb 27, 2021.

Zach Kreft competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:03:45, set on Oct 18, 2026. Last competition: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus 1/2 Marathon on Oct 18, 2026, 1:03:45.