Personal
- Parents are Robert and Sherrie Johns
- Wife's name is Karina, married in 2022
- Has five siblings: Jordan, Tyler, Jaclyn, Rachel and Ellie
- Major: Accounting
- Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wichita, Kansas (2017-19)
- Fun Fact: Enjoys playing complicated board games
- Instagram: mckay.johns.5
Before BYU
- All-American and ninth-place finisher at Nike Cross Country Nationals
- Two-time team state cross country champion
- Two-time team national runner-up at Nike Cross Nationals
- Five-time Utah state runner-up
- 11-time all-state performances in 5A Cross Country, 800,1600 and 3200
- National record holder in the 4x1600m relay
- Also recruited by Syracuse, UCLA and Stanford
Stats
Indoor Personal Bests | ||
|---|---|---|
Time | Event | Meet |
8:14.07 | 3000m | 2020 UW Invitational |
14:43.23 | 5000m | 2020 Husky Classic |
Outdoor Personal Bests | ||
|---|---|---|
Time | Event | Meet |
3:51.78 | 1500m | 2021 Fresno State West Coast Relays |
4:15.67 | Mile | 2021 BYU Cougar Invitational |
14:27.82 | 5000m | 2022 Oregon Twilight |
31:36.17 | 10,000m | 2022 BYU Cougar Invitational |