Zach Vales

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Events
Mile Short Track · 800 m

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

His personal bests include 1:52.47 in the 800m, 3:48.34 in the 1500m, 4:09.39 in the Mile, 14:52.68 in the 5000m and 4:09.39 in the mile-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:09.39
2026 season best4:09.39Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 800 m1:52.47
Last competitionBilly Hayes InvitationalMay 8, 2026 · 3:58.43
Billy Hayes Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:09.39, 800 m 1:52.47, 2026 season best 4:09.39 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: Billy Hayes Invitational, May 8, 2026, 3:58.43

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTN 2025United States 800 m all-time list1:52.47957 pts––
1500mPA 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:48.34998 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20264:09.391,012 pts––
5000mIndoorMI 202514:52.68869 pts––
mile-short-trackIndoorKY 20264:09.391,012 pts–#872
mile-short-trackKY 20264:09.391,012 pts–#450

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:54.57–Apr 4, 2026Oliver Nikoloff Invitational
20261500m 3:48.34–Apr 11, 2026Bison Outdoor Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:09.39–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:09.39–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026Mile Indoor4:14.99–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:44.83–Feb 14, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Saturday
2025800m 1:52.47–Apr 12, 2025Lee University - Fast Break Athletics Invitational, Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN
20251500m 3:54.45–Apr 11, 2025Lee University - Fast Break Athletics Invitational, Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Zach Vales's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:09.39, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Zach Vales competes in the Mile Short Track and 800 m.

2026 season best: 4:09.39, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: Billy Hayes Invitational on May 8, 2026, 3:58.43.