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Joe Klecker

United States. Born Nov. 16, 1996. Coached by Dathan Ritzenhein.

Road to LA 2028 Olympic standard: not yet met U.S. Trials: qualified, 2:05:56, ranked 7th
Marathon best2:09:28New York City, Nov. 1, 2026
Fastest marathon in 20262:05:56Boston, 13th
Half marathon best1:00:02NYC Half
U.S. Trials ranking7thof 167 men qualified

Profile

Joe Klecker ran 2:05:56 at Boston in April 2026, one of five American men under 2:06 that day.

2026 season

DateRaceEventPlaceResult
Nov. 1, 2026New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USAMarathon15th2:09:28
Aug. 1, 2026TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road RaceCape Elizabeth, ME, USA10K7th28:14
June 20, 2026Garry Bjorklund Half MarathonDuluth, MN, USAHalf marathon3rd1:01:56
April 20, 2026Boston MarathonBoston, MA, USAMarathon13th2:05:56Not record-eligible
March 15, 2026NYC HalfNew York, NY, USAHalf marathon9th1:00:02

Career results

20259 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
Nov. 2, 2025New York City MarathonNew York, NY, USAMarathon9th2:10:37
Oct. 5, 2025TC 10 MileMinneapolis, MN, USA10 miles5th46:43Not record-eligible
Aug. 2, 2025TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road RaceCape Elizabeth, ME, USA10K10th28:11
June 22, 2025Boston 10KBoston, MA, USA10K6th28:35
May 26, 2025BOLDERBoulderBoulder, CO, USA10K6th29:13
May 10, 2025Amway River Bank RunGrand Rapids, MI, USA25K2nd1:12:32
April 6, 2025USA 10 Mile Road Running ChampionshipsWashington, DC, USA10 miles5th46:08
March 2, 2025USA Half Marathon ChampionshipsAtlanta, GA, USAHalf marathon8th1:01:34
Jan. 19, 2025Houston Half MarathonHouston, TX, USAHalf marathon18th1:01:06
20244 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
March 16, 2024The TENSan Juan Capistrano, CA, USA10,000m12th27:09.29
Feb. 11, 2024Millrose GamesNY, USA3,000m indoor7:47.51
Feb. 11, 2024Millrose GamesNY, USA2 miles indoor9th8:20.57
Jan. 26, 2024Boston University John Thomas Terrier ClassicMA, USA5,000m indoor6th13:06.02
20239 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
Aug. 20, 2023World ChampionshipsBudapest, HUN10,000m20th29:03.41
July 9, 2023USA ChampionshipsEugene, OR, USA5,000m4th13:26.94
July 6, 2023USA ChampionshipsEugene, OR, USA10,000m2nd28:24.50
June 15, 2023Oslo Bislett GamesOslo, NOR5,000m4th12:56.59
June 2, 2023Golden Gala Pietro MenneaFlorence, ITA5,000m7th12:55.16
April 29, 2023The Penn Relays CarnivalPhiladelphia, PA, USAMile9th3:59.49
March 4, 2023The TENSan Juan Capistrano, CA, USA10,000m2nd27:07.57
Feb. 11, 2023Millrose GamesNY, USA3,000m indoor3rd7:34.14
Jan. 27, 2023Boston University John Thomas Terrier ClassicMA, USA5,000m indoor2nd12:54.99
20229 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
Dec. 1, 2022Cross ChampsAustin, TX, USACross country8th23:48
Sept. 11, 2022Fifth Avenue MileNew York, NY, USAMile Road12th3:53.0hNot record-eligible
Sept. 2, 2022Memorial van DammeBrussels, BEL5,000m13th13:15.17
Aug. 10, 2022Herculis Meeting International d’Athlétisme EBSMonaco, MON3,000m9th7:39.58
July 17, 2022World ChampionshipsEugene, OR, USA10,000m9th27:38.73
June 16, 2022Oslo Bislett GamesOslo, NOR5,000m4th13:04.92
May 27, 2022USATF 10Eugene, OR, USA10,000m1st28:28.71
May 6, 2022Track MeetSan Juan Capistrano, CA, USA5,000m3rd13:04.42
April 29, 2022The Penn Relays CarnivalPhiladelphia, PA, USA4xMile Relay1st16:04.69
202111 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
Dec. 4, 2021Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season OpenerMA, USA5,000m indoorDNF
Aug. 21, 2021Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA3,000m7:41.71
Aug. 21, 2021Prefontaine ClassicEugene, OR, USA2 miles7th8:11.55
July 30, 2021Olympic Games, TokyoTokyo, JPN10,000m14th28:14.18
June 18, 2021U.S. Olympic TrialsEugene, OR, USA10,000m3rd27:54.90
June 3, 2021Stumptown TwilightPortland, OR, USA1,500m5th3:37.00
May 14, 2021Track MeetIrvine, CA, USA10,000m3rd27:23.44
March 6, 2021Sound Running InviteSan Juan Capistrano, CA, USA5,000m4th13:06.67
Feb. 13, 2021Indoor Grand PrixNY, USA3,000m indoor7:44.91
Feb. 13, 2021Indoor Grand PrixNY, USA2 miles indoor2nd8:14.20
Feb. 6, 2021Prickly Pear InvitationalPhoenix, AZ, USA3,000m4th7:39.18
20207 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
Dec. 5, 2020The Track MeetSan Juan Capistrano, CA, USA10,000m5th27:35.57
Aug. 29, 2020Drake Blue Oval ShowcaseDes Moines, IA, USAMile Road3rd3:59.0h
Aug. 22, 2020Under Armour Sunset TourLos Angeles, CA, USA5,000m4th13:28.98
Aug. 15, 2020Music City Distance CarnivalNashville, TN, USA1,500m6th3:37.55
Feb. 14, 2020Husky ClassicWA, USA5,000m1st13:34.10
Feb. 8, 2020NYRR Millrose GamesNY, USA3,000m indoor2nd7:47.57
Jan. 31, 2020Colorado InvitationalCO, USAMile1st4:01.00
20197 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
April 18, 2019Bryan Clay InvitationalAzusa, CA, USA5,000m6th13:35.95
April 6, 2019Colorado InvitationalBoulder, CO, USA1,500m1st3:45.11
March 9, 2019NCAA Div. I Indoor ChampionshipsAL, USA3,000m indoor3rd7:54.34
March 8, 2019NCAA Div. I Indoor ChampionshipsAL, USA5,000m indoor2nd13:42.79
Feb. 23, 2019Mountain Pacific Conference ChampionshipsWA, USAMile2nd3:58.51
Feb. 8, 2019Husky ClassicWA, USA5,000m1st13:35.97
Feb. 2, 2019Colorado InvitationalCO, USA3,000m1st8:01.68
20182 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
June 24, 2018Des Moines USA ChampionshipsDes Moines, IA, USA5,000m9th13:41.65
June 10, 2018Portland Track FestivalPortland, OR, USA5,000m4th13:30.39
201712 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
June 9, 2017Eugene NCAA Div. I ChampionshipsEugene, OR, USA5,000m7th14:38.03
May 27, 2017Austin NCAA West Preliminary RoundAustin, TX, USA5,000m3rd14:14.75
May 14, 2017Eugene Pac-12 Ch.Eugene, OR, USA1,500m8th3:56.48
May 14, 2017Eugene Pac-12 Ch.Eugene, OR, USA5,000m2nd14:01.17
May 13, 2017Eugene Pac-12 Ch.Eugene, OR, USA1,500m3rd3:46.95
April 28, 2017Corvallis OSU High PerformanceCorvallis, OR, USA1,500m2nd3:41.69
April 21, 2017Palo Alto Stanford Cardinal ClassicPalo Alto, CA, USA5,000m2nd13:42.64
April 8, 2017Boulder Colorado InvitationalBoulder, CO, USA1,500m3rd3:50.27
March 11, 2017NCAA Div. I Indoor ChampionshipsTX, USA3,000m indoor4th7:58.90
Feb. 24, 2017Seattle MPSF Indoor ChampionshipsWA, USA5,000m1st13:56.15
Feb. 11, 2017Seattle Husky ClassicWA, USA3,000m1st7:51.43
Feb. 3, 2017Boulder Colorado OpenCO, USAMile indoor3rd4:01.72
20169 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
May 28, 2016Lawrence NCAA West Preliminary RoundLawrence, KS, USA5,000m12th14:38.57
May 15, 2016Seattle Pac 12 Ch.Seattle, WA, USA5,000m6th13:44.23
May 14, 2016Seattle Pac 12 Ch.Seattle, WA, USA1,500m9th3:52.72
April 22, 2016Palo Alto Stanford TwilightPalo Alto, CA, USA1,500m1st3:45.32
April 15, 2016Azusa Bryan Clay InvitationalAzusa, CA, USA1,500m7th3:44.55
April 9, 2016Boulder CU InvitationalBoulder, CO, USA800m7th1:55.26
April 1, 2016Palo Alto Stanford InvitationalPalo Alto, CA, USA1,500m3rd3:46.86
Feb. 27, 2016Seattle MPSF Indoor ChampionshipsWA, USA3,000m11th8:02.33
Feb. 13, 2016Seattle Husky ClassicWA, USA3,000m4th7:59.77
20153 results
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
June 20, 2015Shoreline Brooks PR InvitationalShoreline, WA, USA2 miles11th8:59.45
June 13, 2015New York adidas Grand PrixNew York, NY, USAMile4th4:04.13
May 6, 2015Eden Prairie MN True Team Section 7AAA HSEden Prairie, MN, USA800m2nd1:56.44
20141 result
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
May 7, 2014Plymouth Section 7 AAAMinneapolis, MN, USA800m2nd1:58.59
20131 result
DateRaceEventPlaceResult
March 9, 2013New York New Balance Indoor NationalsNY, USA2 miles indoor3rd9:17.23

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