The following are the national records in track and field in the United States. Some of the records are maintained by USA Track & Field (USATF). Outdoor times for track races between 200 meters to 10,000 meters are set on 400-meter unbanked tracks. Indoor marks are established on 200-meter tracks, banked or unbanked. Indoor tracks longer than 200 meters are considered "oversized" and times are not accepted for record purposes. Indoor sprint races (50 to 60 meters) are held on level straight-aways.
American athletes are successful on an international stage with many American records being at the same time world records.
Outdoor Key:
# = not officially ratified by IAAF
a = not record eligible according to World Athletics rule 260.28, but are regarded by USATF as Noteworthy Performances/Road Bests
Men
Olympic events EventRecordAthleteTeamDateMeetPlaceVideo100 m9.69 Tyson GayAdidasSeptember 20, 2009Golden Grand PrixShanghai, China200 m19.31 Noah LylesJuly 21, 2022World ChampionshipsEugene, United States400 m43.18Michael JohnsonNikeAugust 26, 1999World ChampionshipsSeville, Spain800 m1:41.67Bryce HoppelAdidasAugust 10, 2024Olympic GamesSaint-Denis, France1500 m3:27.40Bernard LagatNikeAugust 6, 2004Weltklasse ZürichZürich, Switzerland5000 m12:45.27Nico YoungAdidasJune 12, 2025Bislett GamesOslo, Norway10,000 m26:33.84Grant FisherBowerman TCMarch 6, 2022The TENSan Juan Capistrano, United StatesMarathon2:04:43Conner MantzNikeOctober 12, 2025Chicago MarathonChicago, United States2:03:45 Zouhair TalbiUnattachedApril 20, 2026Boston MarathonBoston, United States110 m hurdles12.80 Aries MerrittReebokSeptember 7, 2012Memorial Van DammeBrussels, Belgium12.75 Ja'Kobe TharpAuburn Tigers10 June 2026NCAA Division I ChampionshipsEugene, United States400 m hurdles46.17Rai BenjaminAugust 3, 2021Olympic GamesTokyo, Japan3000 m steeplechase 8:00.45Evan JagerNikeJuly 4, 2015Meeting ArevaSaint-Denis, FranceHigh jumpCharles AustinUnattachedAugust 7, 1991Weltklasse ZürichZürich, SwitzerlandPole vault6.07 mKC LightfootPumaJune 3, 2023Music City Track FestivalNashville, United StatesLong jump Mike PowellUSA NationalAugust 30, 1991World ChampionshipsTokyo, JapanTriple jump Christian TaylorAugust 27, 2015World ChampionshipsBeijing, ChinaShot putRyan CrouserNikeMay 27, 2023USATF Los Angeles Grand PrixWestwood, United StatesDiscus throwBen PlucknettSouthern California StridersJune 4, 1983Eugene, United States #July 7, 1981Stockholm, SwedenSam MattisNew York Athletic Club9 April 2026Oklahoma Throws Series World InvitationalRamona, United StatesHammer throwRudy WinklerTracksmith/ New York ACJune 20, 2021US Olympic TrialsEugene, United StatesRudy WinklerJuly 5, 2025Prefontaine ClassicEugene, United StatesJavelin throwBreaux GreerAdidasJune 21, 2007USA ChampionshipsIndianapolis, United StatesDecathlon9045 ptsAshton EatonAugust 28–29, 2015World ChampionshipsBeijing, China20 km walk (road)1:22:02Timothy SeamanMay 22, 2004Vallensbæk, Denmark1:21:48Tim Lewis198650 km walk (road)3:48:04Curt ClausenNew York Athletic ClubMay 2, 1999Mézidon, France4 × 100 m relay37.10Christian ColemanJustin GatlinMike RodgersNoah LylesOctober 5, 2019World ChampionshipsDoha, Qatar37.04 retrospectively disqualified because of doping violation of GayTrell KimmonsJustin GatlinTyson GayRyan BaileyAugust 11, 2012Olympic GamesLondon, United Kingdom4 × 400 m relay2:54.29Andrew ValmonQuincy WattsButch ReynoldsMichael JohnsonAugust 22, 1993World ChampionshipsStuttgart, Germany2:54.20 annulled due to doping violation by Antonio PettigrewJerome YoungAntonio PettigrewTyree WashingtonMichael JohnsonJuly 22, 1998Goodwill GamesUniondale, United StatesThe IAAF announced August 12, 2008 that they had rescinded the 1998 world record of 2:54.20 after relay team member Antonio Pettigrew admitted to his use of human growth hormone and EPO between 1997 and 2003.
Non-Olympic track events +EventRecordAthleteTeamDateMeetPlace100 y9.10 Justin GatlinJune 17, 2014Golden Spike OstravaOstrava, Czech Republic150 m (straight)14.41 Tyson Gay16 May 2010Manchester City GamesManchester, United Kingdom14.41 Noah Lyles18 May 2024Atlanta City GamesAtlanta, United States150 m (bend)14.67 Noah Lyles16 June 202665th Ostrava Golden SpikeOstrava, Czech Republic200 m (straight)19.41 Tyson GayMay 16, 2010Manchester City GamesManchester, United Kingdom300 m30.85 Michael JohnsonNikeMarch 24, 2000Engen Grand PrixPretoria, South Africa600 m1:12.81Johnny GraySanta Monica Track ClubMay 24, 1986Santa Monica, United States1000 m2:13.9Rick WohlhuterUniversity of Chicago TCJuly 30, 1974Bislett GamesOslo, NorwayMile3:43.97Yared NuguseOn Athletics ClubSeptember 16, 2023Prefontaine ClassicEugene, United States2000 m4:52.44Jim SpiveyAthletics WestSeptember 15, 1987AthletissimaLausanne, Switzerland3000 m7:25.47Grant FisherBowerman Track ClubSeptember 17, 2023Prefontaine ClassicEugene, United StatesTwo miles8:07.07Matt TegenkampNikeJune 10, 2007Prefontaine ClassicEugene, United States20,000 m (track)58:25.0Bill RodgersGreater Boston Track ClubAugust 9, 1977Boston, United StatesOne hour12.77 miles / 20547 mBill RodgersGreater Boston TCAugust 9, 1977Boston, United States50,000 m (track)2:42:31CJ AlbertsonNovember 8, 2020Clovis, United States50 miles (track)5:21:21Ken MoffittSeptember 9, 1978Santa Monica, United States100 km (track)6:39:09Zach BitterAltraDecember 14, 2019Desert Solstice Track InvitationalPhoenix, United States100 miles (track)11:40:55Zach BitterAltraDecember 19, 2015Desert Solstice Track InvitationalPhoenix, United States12 hours (track)163.785 kmZach BitterAltra14 December 2013Desert Solstice Track InvitationalPhoenix, United States200 km (track)16:55:12Rae Clark29 September 1990Portland, United States24 hours (track)278.432 kmNick Coury12 December 2021Phoenix, United States10,000 m walk (track)39:43.85Timothy SeamanNew York Athletic ClubApril 24, 1999Philadelphia, United States20,000 m walk (track)1:23:00.1Trevor BarronNew York Athletic ClubJune 30, 2012USA Olympic TrialsEugene, United States50,000 m walk (track)3:59:41.2Herm NelsonClub Northwest9 June 1996Seattle, United States200 m hurdles22.74 Kevin YoungAugust 31, 1992Belfast, United Kingdom200 m hurdles (straight)21.9 Don StyronApril 2, 1960Baton Rouge, United States22.18 Amere LattinMay 23, 2021Adidas Boost Boston GamesBoston, United States300 m hurdles33.22Rai Benjamin12 June 2025Bislett GamesOslo, Norway440 y hurdles48.7Jim BoldingJuly 25, 1974Turin International MeetingTurin, Italy2000 m steeplechase5:19.68Duncan HamiltonSeptember 3, 2024Copenhagen Athletics GamesCopenhagen, Denmark4 × 200 m relay1:18.68Michael MarshLeroy BurrellFloyd HeardCarl LewisSanta Monica Track ClubApril 17, 1994Mt. SAC RelaysWalnut, United StatesSprint medley relay (2,2,4,8)3:10.76Carl LewisFerran TylerBenny HollisJohnny GraySanta Monica Track ClubApril 6, 1985Tempe, United States4 × 800 m relay7:02.82Jebreh Harris 1:47.05Khadevis Robinson 1:44.03Sam Burley 1:46.05David Krummenacker 1:45.69August 25, 2006Memorial Van DammeBrussels, BelgiumDistance medley relay9:14.58Brannon Kidder (2:49.60) 1200 mBrandon Miller (46.60) 400 mIsaiah Harris (1:45.75) 800 mHenry Wynne (3:52.64) 1600 mBrooks Beasts19 April 2024Oregon RelaysEugene4 × 1500 m relay14:34.97Evan JagerGrant FisherSean McGortyLopez LomongBowerman Track ClubJuly 31, 2020Portland Intrasquad MeetingPortland, United States4 × mile relay15:52.56Lucas Guerra (3:59.61)Parker Stokes (3:59.89)Camden Gilmore (3:58.82)Abel Teffra (3:54.26)Georgetown Hoyas27 April 2024Penn RelaysPhiladelphia, United States4×110m Shuttle hurdles relay52.94Jason RichardsonAleec HarrisAries MerrittDavid OliverApril 25, 2015Drake RelaysDes Moines, United States
Non-Olympic road events +EventRecordAthleteTeamDateMeetPlaceVideoMile (road)3:51.9 Yared Nuguse1 September 2024New Balance Kö Meile Düsseldorf, Germany3:45.0 Marco LangonDiadora13 September 2026New Balance Fifth Avenue MileNew York City, United States5 km (road)13:14Andrew HunterAsics19 September 2026World Road Running ChampionshipsCopenhagen, Denmark10 km (road)27:26Conner MantzNikeAugust 2, 2025Beach to Beacon 10KCape Elizabeth, United States27:23 Mark NenowApril 1, 1984Crescent City ClassicNew Orleans, United States15 km (road)42:05Conner MantzNikeJanuary 19, 2025Houston Half MarathonHouston, United States10 miles45:15Alex MaierPuma6 April 2025USA 10 Mile Road Running ChampionshipsWashington, United States20 km56:16Conner MantzSeptember 1, 2025USA 20 km Road Running ChampionshipsNew Haven, Connecticut, United StatesHalf marathon59:17Conner MantzNikeJanuary 19, 2025Houston Half MarathonHouston, United States59:15Conner MantzNikeMarch 16, 2025New York City Half MarathonNew York City, United States25 km (road)1:12:17Casey ClingerBrooksMay 10, 2025Amway River Bank Run (USA 25 km Open and Masters Championships)Grand Rapids, United States30 km (road)1:28:24Conner MantzNike12 October 2025Chicago MarathonChicago, United States1:28:23 Ryan HallAsicsApril 18, 2011Boston MarathonBoston, United States50 km (road)2:38:43CJ AlbertsonOctober 8, 2022Ruth Anderson Memorial Run 50kSan Francisco, United States50 miles (road)4:48:21Charlie Lawrence11 November 2023Tunnel Hill 50 MileVienna, United States100 km (road)6:07:10 Charlie LawrenceAdidasDecember 20, 2025Desert Solstice Track InvitationalBoulder, United States6:03:47Charlie LawrenceAdidasAugust 26, 2025Chasing 100Nardò Ring, Italy100 miles (road)11:19:13Zach BitterAltraAugust 24–25, 2019Six Days in the Dome – The Redux 24h Day 2Milwaukee, United States12 hours (road)168.792 kmZach BitterAltraAugust 24–25, 2019Six Days in the Dome – The Redux 24h Day 2Milwaukee, United States200 km (road)17:34:20Olivier LeBlondOctober 26–27, 2019IAU 24 Hour World ChampionshipAlbi, France24 hours (road)277.542 kmMike Morton9 September 2012IAU 24 Hour World ChampionshipKatowice, Poland5 km walk (road)19:09Timothy SeamanSeptember 13, 2003Hildesheim, Germany10 km walk (road)39:22.7Timothy SeamanApril 20, 2004Storetveitmarsjen, Norway15 km walk (road)1:01:30Timothy SeamanMay 22, 2004Vallensbæk, Denmark35 km walk (road)2:38:16Nick ChristieNewfeel19 December 2021Dublin, IrelandMarathon road relay (Ekiden)1:59:08Ryan Hall (13:22)Matt Gonzales (28:15)Ian Dobson (13:46)Brian Sell (28:28)Fernando Cabada (14:11)Josh Moen (21:06)November 23, 2005International Chiba EkidenChiba, Japan
Women
Olympic events