Zack Gacnik

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Zack Gacnik is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:59.17 in the 1500m, 8:32.25 in the 3000m, 14:24.79 in the 5000m, 15:03.38 in the 5000m and 30:41.05 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:24.79
2026 season best9:04.10Feb 6, 2026 · Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m30:41.05
Last competitionMontana OpenApr 25, 2026 · 15:25.08
Montana Open

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 14:24.79, 10 000 m 30:41.05, 2026 season best 9:04.10 (Feb 6, 2026, Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Montana Open, Apr 25, 2026, 15:25.08

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCO 2022United States 1500 m all-time list3:59.17865 pts–
3000mIndoorID 20258:32.25894 pts–
5000mIndoorFL 202514:24.79959 pts–
5000mIN 2024United States 5000 m all-time list15:03.38800 pts–
10000mIN 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list30:41.05898 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorID 20258:32.25894 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor9:04.10–Feb 6, 2026Carignan Classic
20265000m 15:25.08–Apr 25, 2026Montana Open
20253000m Indoor8:32.25–Feb 15, 2025Mountain State Games, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:32.25–Feb 15, 2025Mountain State Games, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (i)
20255000m Indoor14:24.79–Mar 1, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:24.79–Mar 1, 2025NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20255000m 15:08.50–May 23, 2025NAIA National Championships
202510000m 30:43.28–May 21, 2025NAIA National Championships
FAQ

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Zack Gacnik's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 14:24.79, set on Mar 1, 2025 in Alachua County Sports Complex, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i).

Zack Gacnik competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 9:04.10, set on Feb 6, 2026 in Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center, Bozeman, MT (USA) (i). Last competition: Montana Open on Apr 25, 2026, 15:25.08.