Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsHabtom Samuel · New Mexico Track & Field
Habtom Samuel (New Mexico) ran 13:03.47 in the 5000m in the 2026 outdoor season, #1 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,067 college programs with 5000m standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 5000m | 13:03.47 | #1 | #1 Mountain West | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 10000m | 27:30.51 | #2 | #1 Mountain West | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 3000m | 7:37.44 | #6 | #1 Mountain West | 2026 Husky Classic Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 5000m | 13:05.21 | #1 | #1 Mountain West | BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener (Collegiate) Dec 6, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 1500m | 3:38.60 | #41 | #1 Mountain West | 2025 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 5000m | 13:05.87 | #1 | #1 Mountain West | 2025 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 10000m | 27:38.51 @ | #2 | #1 Mountain West | Don Kirby Tailwind Twilight Apr 25, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | Mile | 3:54.37 @ | #26 | #2 Mountain West | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational 2025 Jan 24, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 3000m | 7:39.39 | #10 | #1 Mountain West | 2025 Husky Classic Feb 14, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 5000m | 13:04.92 | #2 | #1 Mountain West | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic Jan 31, 2025 |
| 2025 cross country | 10K | 28:33.9 | #1 | – | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships November 22, 2025 |
| 2025 cross country | 8K | 22:32.0 | – | – | 2025 Mountain West Cross Country Championships October 31, 2025 |
| 2024 outdoor | 1500m | 3:41.61 | – | #1 Mountain West | 2024 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 11, 2024 |
| 2024 outdoor | 5000m | 13:13.34 | #2 | #1 Mountain West | 2024 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 11, 2024 |
| 2024 outdoor | 10000m | 28:03.30 @ | #3 | #1 Mountain West | Don Kirby Tailwind Open Apr 19, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | Mile | 3:53.92 @ | #10 | #1 Mountain West | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational Jan 20, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | 3000m | 7:40.63 | #11 | #1 Mountain West | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational Feb 9, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | 5000m | 13:14.85 | #5 | #1 Mountain West | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Dec 2, 2023 |
| 2024 cross country | 10K | 28:38.9 | #2 | – | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships November 23, 2024 |
| 2024 cross country | 8K | 23:20.7 | – | – | 2024 Mountain West Cross Country Championships |
How do Habtom'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 | 3:38.60 | 1,068 of 1,068 | 1,054 |
| Mile | 3:53.92 @ | 16 of 16 | 16 |
| 3000m | 7:37.44 | 33 of 33 | 33 |
| 5000m | 13:03.47 | 1,067 of 1,067 | 1,067 |
| 10000m | 27:30.51 | 1,040 of 1,040 | 1,040 |
Common questions
What is Habtom Samuel's best 5000m mark?
13:03.47, set in the 2026 outdoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 13:03.47 5000m fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,067 college programs with men's 5000m standards on this site.
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Source: TFRRS performance lists 2024 to 2026. 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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