Preferred Recruit · Track Standards2026 NCAA D1 Women's 5000m: Top Marks
The best women's 5000m marks in NCAA D1 during the 2026 outdoor season, from the TFRRS national list plus the national championship meet.
| # | Athlete | Class | Team | Mark | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Hedengren | FR-1 | BYU | 14:50.50 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2 | Pamela Kosgei | SO-2 | New Mexico | 15:03.09 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 3 | Joy Naukot | SO-2 | West Virginia | 15:12.74 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 4 | Marion Jepngetich | SO-2 | New Mexico | 15:13.01 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 5 | Mercyline Kirwa | FR-1 | Iowa State | 15:13.72 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 6 | Judy Chepkoech | FR-1 | Florida | 15:14.05 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 7 | Betty Kipkore | FR-1 | Iowa State | 15:14.43 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 8 | Taylor Lovell | JR-3 | BYU | 15:15.46 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 9 | Jenna Hutchins | SR-4 | BYU | 15:15.76 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 10 | Hilda Olemomoi | SR-4 | Florida | 15:16.23 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 11 | Isca Chelangat | SO-2 | Oklahoma State | 15:16.67 | Oregon Team Invitational Apr 17, 2026 |
| 12 | Edna Chelulei | SO-2 | Eastern Kentucky | 15:18.21 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 13 | Hayley Burns | JR-3 | Northern Arizona | 15:18.26 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 14 | Katie Bohlke | FR-1 | Virginia Tech | 15:18.71 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 15 | Taylor Rohatinsky | JR-3 | BYU | 15:24.75 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 16 | Juliet Cherubet | JR-3 | Oregon | 15:25.41 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 17 | Hannah Gapes | JR-3 | NC State | 15:25.93 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 18 | Allie Zealand | SO-2 | Liberty | 15:26.38 | Penn Relays Apr 23, 2026 |
| 19 | Jadyn Keeler | SR-4 | North Dakota | 15:26.98 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 20 | Brighter Jepchumba | FR-1 | Eastern Kentucky | 15:28.09 | Wake Forest Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 21 | Ava Mitchell | JR-3 | Northern Arizona | 15:28.75 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 22 | Rylee Blade | FR-1 | Florida State | 15:29.45 | Penn Relays Apr 23, 2026 |
| 23 | Nancy Cherop | FR-1 | Clemson | 15:29.78 | Raleigh Relays Mar 26, 2026 |
| 24 | Mercy Kinyanjui | SO-2 | West Virginia | 15:29.78 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 25 | Nancy Chepleting | SO-2 | Louisville | 15:30.20 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 26 | Domtila Cheruto | FR-1 | Oklahoma | 15:30.27 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 27 | Jessie Secor | JR-3 | Colorado | 15:30.66 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 28 | Doris Lemngole | JR-3 | Alabama | 15:30.69 | SEC Outdoor T&F Championships 2026 May 14, 2026 |
| 29 | Ali Weimer | JR-3 | Minnesota | 15:31.13 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 30 | Morgan Nokes | SR-4 | Utah Valley | 15:31.20 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 31 | Angelina Perez | JR-3 | Wake Forest | 15:32.20 | Wake Forest Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 32 | Maelle Porcher | SR-4 | Iowa State | 15:32.24 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 33 | Chloe Thomas | SR-4 | Washington | 15:32.36 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 34 | Maureen Cherotich | SO-2 | Oklahoma State | 15:32.69 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 35 | Charlotte Richman | SR-4 | Army West Point | 15:34.07 | Penn Relays Apr 23, 2026 |
| 36 | Tilly Simpson | SR-4 | New Mexico | 15:34.23 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 37 | Vera Sjoberg | SR-4 | North Carolina | 15:34.31 | Virginia Challenge Apr 17, 2026 |
| 38 | Sophie Atkinson | JR-3 | Texas | 15:35.33 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 39 | Bieke Schipperen | JR-3 | Florida State | 15:35.58 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 40 | Kylie Finger | SR-4 | Wisconsin | 15:38.23 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 41 | Mercy Kirarei | SO-2 | New Mexico | 15:38.36 | Payton Jordan Invitational May 1, 2026 |
| 42 | Julia David-Smith | JR-3 | Washington | 15:38.76 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 43 | Berlyn Schutz | JR-3 | Nebraska | 15:39.38 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 44 | Caren Kiplagat | FR-1 | Alabama | 15:40.73 | SEC Outdoor T&F Championships 2026 May 14, 2026 |
| 45 | Riley Stewart | JR-3 | Stanford | 15:41.45 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 46 | Mia Cochran | JR-3 | Washington | 15:41.53 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 47 | Selma Anderson | FR-1 | Syracuse | 15:41.68 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 48 | Rosina Machu | SR-4 | Gonzaga | 15:42.01 | Payton Jordan Invitational May 1, 2026 |
| 49 | Billah Jepkirui | JR-3 | Oklahoma State | 15:42.64 | Sooner Invitational May 2, 2026 |
| 50 | Imogen Gardiner | JR-3 | Boston College | 15:42.68 | Penn Relays Apr 23, 2026 |
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