Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsJoy Naukot · West Virginia Track & Field
Joy Naukot (West Virginia) ran 15:12.74 in the 5000m in the 2026 outdoor season, #3 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,126 college programs with 5000m standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 5000m | 15:12.74 | #3 | #2 Big 12 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 10000m | 32:01.51 | #9 | #5 Big 12 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 2026 indoor | Mile | 4:36.59 | – | #8 Big 12 | Penn State National Open Jan 30, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 3000m | 8:52.65 | #24 | #8 Big 12 | BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Collegiate) Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 5000m | 15:11.91 | #12 | #5 Big 12 | BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener (Collegiate) Dec 6, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 1500m | 4:19.78 | – | #25 Big 12 | Stan Romanoski Open May 3, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 5000m | 15:49.37 | – | #13 Big 12 | Penn Relays Apr 24, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 10000m | 31:34.34 | #3 | #1 Big 12 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/12-14/25 |
| 2025 indoor | 3000m | 8:59.10 | #34 | – | Penn State National Open Jan 31, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 5000m | 15:36.87 | #25 | #3 Big 12 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational Feb 14, 2025 |
| 2025 cross country | 6K | 18:59.6 | #12 | – | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships November 22, 2025 |
| 2024 cross country | 6K | 19:49.4 | #17 | – | NCAA Division I Mid-Atlantic Region Cross Country Championships November 15, 2024 |
How do Joy'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 | 4:19.78 | 1,089 of 1,135 | 1,053 |
| Mile | 4:36.59 | 17 of 17 | 17 |
| 3000m | 8:52.65 | 40 of 40 | 40 |
| 5000m | 15:11.91 | 1,126 of 1,126 | 1,126 |
| 10000m | 31:34.34 | 1,095 of 1,095 | 1,095 |
Common questions
What is Joy Naukot's best 5000m mark?
15:11.91, set in the 2026 indoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 15:12.74 5000m fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,126 college programs with women's 5000m standards on this site.
Is this you? Create a free profile to keep your PRs in one place and see every college your marks fit. Create your free profile ›
Related
West Virginia University track and field recruiting standardsBig 12 recruiting standardsNCAA D1 women's 5000m standards at every school2026 NCAA D1 women's 3000m top marksMore college athletes
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 ›
Looking to run in college? Preferred Recruit gets athletes' marks in front of college coaches. Get your free recruitment evaluation ›