Elaine Van Blunk (née McGillam;[1] born September 11, 1964[2]) is an American long-distance runner who finished third at the 1994 Chicago Marathon.

[6] Whilst at Archbishop Prendergast High School, Van Blunk competed in Catholic League girl's athletics competitions.

[4] She gave up the role to pursue athletics full time,[4] although she also worked part-time as a track assistant at Saint Joseph's.

[11] She competed at the 1991 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Seville, Spain,[4] and placed seventh in the 10,000 meters event at the 1991 Pan American Games.

[6] She also won the Broad Street Run,[5] in a course record time of 53:15,[14] and the half marathon event at the United States Championships.