Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsBrian Masai · Arkansas Track & Field
Brian Masai (Arkansas) ran 3:33.17 in the 1500m in the 2026 outdoor season, #4 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,068 college programs with 1500m standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 1500m | 3:33.17 | #4 | #1 SEC | Arkansas Twilight May 8, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 5000m | 13:27.64 | #25 | #5 SEC | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | Mile | 3:58.82 | – | #6 SEC | Razorback Invitational Jan 30, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 3000m | 7:43.82 | #19 | #2 SEC | 2026 Saucony Battle for Boston - Last Chance Feb 22, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 5000m | 13:43.63 | – | #16 SEC | BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener (Collegiate) Dec 6, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 1500m | 3:39.39 | – | #6 SEC | LSU Invitational May 3, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 5000m | 13:54.00 | – | #16 SEC | John McDonnell Invitational Apr 25, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 3000m Steeplechase | 9:11.40 | – | #22 SEC | Arkansas Spring Invitational Apr 12, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | Mile | 4:04.92 | – | – | Arkansas Invitational Jan 17, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 3000m | 7:49.38 | #38 | #5 SEC | Tyson Invitational Feb 14, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 5000m | 13:55.77 | – | #14 SEC | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Dec 7, 2024 |
| 2025 cross country | 10K | 29:21.5 | #77 | – | NCAA Division I South Central Region Cross Country Championships November 14, 2025 |
| 2025 cross country | 8K | 23:39.7 | – | – | SEC Cross Country Championships October 31, 2025 |
| 2024 outdoor | 1500m | 3:44.26 | – | #2 Mid American MAC | GVSU Extra Weekend Meet Apr 25, 2024 |
| 2024 outdoor | 5000m | 13:34.26 | #19 | #1 Mid American MAC | Raleigh Relays Mar 28, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | Mile | 4:03.83 | – | #2 Mid American MAC | Penn State National Open Jan 26, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | 3000m | 8:02.50 | – | #2 Mid American MAC | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational Feb 9, 2024 |
| 2024 cross country | 10K | 29:52.4 | #190 | – | NCAA Division I South Central Region Cross Country Championships November 15, 2024 |
| 2024 cross country | 8K | 23:18.1 | – | – | SEC Cross Country Championships |
| 2023 outdoor | 1500m | 3:51.05 | – | #13 Mid American MAC | Northeast Ohio Open Apr 7, 2023 |
| 2023 outdoor | 5000m | 13:39.65 | #39 | #1 Mid American MAC | 2023 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 13, 2023 |
| 2023 outdoor | 10000m | 28:45.78 | #54 | #1 Mid American MAC | Raleigh Relays Mar 23, 2023 |
| 2023 indoor | Mile | 4:03.31 | – | #4 Mid American MAC | Penn State National Open Jan 27, 2023 |
| 2023 indoor | 3000m | 7:58.58 # | – | #3 Mid American MAC | Mid-American Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb 24, 2023 |
| 2023 indoor | 5000m | 13:46.76 | – | #1 Mid American MAC | 2023 Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invite Feb 10, 2023 |
How do Brian's marks compare with college recruiting standards?
Each best mark against every program's levels on this site (Walk-On is the easiest level, the top level is Target or scholarship level).
| Event | Best mark | Meets Walk-On at | Meets top level at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500m | 3:33.17 | 1,068 of 1,068 | 1,068 |
| Mile | 3:58.82 | 16 of 16 | 16 |
| 3000m | 7:43.82 | 33 of 33 | 33 |
| 5000m | 13:27.64 | 1,067 of 1,067 | 1,055 |
| 10000m | 28:45.78 | 1,040 of 1,040 | 996 |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 9:11.40 | 1,011 of 1,031 | 889 |
Common questions
What is Brian Masai's best 1500m mark?
3:33.17, set in the 2026 outdoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 3:33.17 1500m fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,068 college programs with men's 1500m standards on this site.
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Source: TFRRS performance lists 2023 to 2026 (teams: Arkansas, Akron). Marks are each season's best on a national or conference list, so meets without a list mark are not shown. Full results on TFRRS ›
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