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Jane Hedengren Shatters High School Indoor 5000m Record with 15:13.26

On March 13, 2025, at Nike Indoor Nationals, Jane Hedengren delivered a performance for the ages, setting a new U.S. high school indoor record in the 5,000 meters with a blazing time of 15:13.26. The Timpview High School senior shattered the previous mark of 15:28.90, set by Elizabeth Leachman just a year prior, cementing her status as one of the most dominant prep distance runners in history.

A Running Legacy

Born on September 23, 2006, in Provo, Utah, Hedengren was raised in a family deeply rooted in running. Her father, John D. Hedengren, was an All-American runner and is a BYU Hall of Fameinductee. Her brother, Isaac Hedengren, currently competes for Brigham Young University’s track and field team, making running a central part of the family’s DNA.

From a young age, Jane showed exceptional endurance and competitive fire, developing into one of the top high school distance runners in the country.

A Career Defined by Records

Hedengren has been rewriting the record books throughout her high school career.

• 2023 – Won the Brooks PR Invitational mile in 4:35.69, setting a meet record. Later that month, she claimed the Nike Outdoor Nationals two-mile title in 9:54.38, a U.S. sophomore class record.

• 2024 – Set a Utah state record in the 1,600 meters (4:37.72) at the BYU Invitational. Later in the year, she ran the fastest 5K in U.S. high school cross country history, clocking 15:50.01 at the Nike Cross Regionals Southwest. This performance helped her earn the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year award, making her the first female from Utah to receive the honor.

Breaking Barriers in the 5000m

At Nike Indoor Nationals, Hedengren wasted no time asserting herself, setting an aggressive pace from the gun. Fellow competitor Rylee Blade matched her stride-for-stride as the duo separated from the field early on. But with 100 meters to go, Hedengren unleashed a powerful kick, securing the victory and the record in dominant fashion.

Her 15:13.26 performance was more than just a high school record—it also set a new U20 American record, ranking her among the top 15 U.S. women in the event for the year.

What’s Next?

With her high school career winding down, Hedengren is set to compete for Brigham Young University, following in the footsteps of her father and brother. Given her trajectory, she is expected to make an immediate impact at the NCAA level and could be a future contender for national and international competition.

One thing is clear: Jane Hedengren isn’t just breaking records—she’s redefining what’s possible for young female distance runners.

Her Nike Indoor Nationals performance wasn’t just fast. It was historic. And it might just be the beginning.