Hartland's Elliana Neuer joins sub-5:00 1,600-meter club

Livingston County girls 1,600-meter record could fall this season

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:25pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in vibrant primary colors, depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a high school track race.Elliana Neuer's record-breaking 1,600-meter run showcases the raw athleticism and competitive spirit of Livingston County's top high school distance runners.Hartland Today

Hartland High School senior Elliana Neuer ran the second-fastest 1,600-meter time in Livingston County history and became only the third girl to break five minutes in an outdoor high school meet on Saturday, April 11.

Why it matters

Neuer's impressive performance puts her in elite company and sets the stage for a potential record-breaking season in the 1,600-meter event for Livingston County high school track and field.

The details

Neuer's time of 4:59.87 is the second-fastest 1,600-meter time ever recorded in Livingston County, trailing only the 16-year-old county record of 4:57.12 set in 2010. She is now one of only three girls in Livingston County history to break the 5-minute barrier in the 1,600-meter race.

  • Neuer set her time on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Elliana Neuer

A senior at Hartland High School who ran the second-fastest 1,600-meter time in Livingston County history.

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What’s next

Neuer will look to break the longstanding Livingston County 1,600-meter record later this season as she aims to cap her high school career with a historic performance.

The takeaway

Elliana Neuer's sub-5:00 1,600-meter time is a remarkable achievement that showcases the elite talent in Livingston County high school track and field, and sets the stage for a potentially record-breaking season.