Zach Wells

Events
5000 m

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

His personal bests include 1:55.01 in the 800m, 3:53.08 in the 1500m, 4:21.18 in the Mile, 8:42.89 in the 3000m and 8:50.53 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m15:13.14
2026 season best15:13.14Mar 26, 2026 · Francis Field, St. Louis
Last competitionDoug Max InvitationalMay 2, 2026 · 3:53.08

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 15:13.14, 2026 season best 15:13.14 (Mar 26, 2026, Francis Field, St. Louis (USA)) · Last competition: Doug Max Invitational, May 2, 2026, 3:53.08

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCO 2026United States 800 m all-time list1:55.01888 pts––
1500mCO 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:53.08938 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20254:21.18873 pts––
3000mIndoorKY 20258:42.89837 pts––
3000mIN 2024United States 3000 m all-time list8:50.53781 pts––
5000mIndoorKY 202515:01.15842 pts–#987

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:55.01–Mar 27, 2026Jack Christiansen Invitational
20261500m 3:53.08–May 2, 2026Doug Max Invitational
20265000m 15:13.14–Mar 26, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20265000m Indoor15:17.84–Feb 13, 2026Indoor Music City Challenge
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:21.18–Jan 24, 2025PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
2025Mile Indoor4:21.18–Jan 24, 2025PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic
20253000m Indoor8:42.89–Jan 17, 2025Bellarmine Open, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:42.89–Jan 17, 2025Bellarmine Open, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
FAQ

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Zach Wells's 5000 m personal best is 15:13.14, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA).

Zach Wells competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 15:13.14, set on Mar 26, 2026 in Francis Field, St. Louis (USA). Last competition: Doug Max Invitational on May 2, 2026, 3:53.08.