Hacker, Andrews Win 2025 USATF 5 km Road Championships in Indianapolis

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Results

Indianapolis, Ind. - On a brisk spring morning in downtown Indianapolis, Olin Hacker and Josette Andrews stormed to victory at the 2025 USATF 5 km Road Championships, thrilling crowds and shaking up the USATF Running Circuit standings.

In the men’s race, Hacker (13:31) edged past a tightly packed field, holding off rising star Casey Clinger (13:33) and a surging Ahmed Muhumed (13:36). Veteran Kirubel Erassa (13:41) and Skylar Stidam (13:42) rounded out the top five in a race that saw the top 10 men all break 13:51. Notably, reigning Olympic medalist Paul Chelimo had an off day, finishing 20th in 14:32.

On the women’s side, Andrews (15:05) showcased her signature closing speed, surging away from Bailey Hertenstein (15:15) and Olympic steeplechase silver medalist Courtney Frerichs (15:17) over the final kilometer. Rising stars Abby Nichols and Allie Buchalski (both 15:22) completed a stacked top five. The women’s race featured an impressive 10 athletes under 15:37, reflecting the continued depth in U.S. women’s distance running.

The event, part of the USATF Running Circuit, offered valuable circuit points and a $45,000 prize purse, drawing many of America’s top distance talents. Both winners will look to carry this momentum into upcoming circuit stops as the season heats up.