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Albert Korir

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Albert Korir

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Birth dateMar 2, 1994
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Albert Korir is a Kenyan long-distance runner born on March 2, 1994. He competes in road racing events including the marathon, representing one of the world's most accomplished distance running nations.

Korir has established himself on the international road racing circuit, competing in major marathon events around the world. His dedication to the sport has allowed him to develop as a professional distance runner within Kenya's deep pool of marathon talent.

As a Kenyan marathon runner, Korir continues to pursue excellence in road racing. His career reflects the tradition of Kenyan dominance in long-distance events and his commitment to competing at the highest levels of professional marathon running.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:57
#440 all-time
2025 season best
2:08:57
Nov 2, 2025 · Ottawa (CAN)
2025 season best
Last competition
TCS New York City Marathon
Nov 2, 2025 · 2:08:57
TCS New York City Marathon
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:06:57 (#440 all-time), 2025 season best 2:08:57 (Nov 2, 2025, Ottawa (CAN)) · Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon, Nov 2, 2025, 2:08:57 · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:08:57-Nov 2, 2025
↑
TCS New York City Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:08:00-Nov 3, 2024
↑
TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY - Elite Event
2023
Marathon
2:06:57-Nov 5, 2023
↑
TCS New York Marathon, New York, NY
2022
Marathon
2:08:50-Apr 18, 2022
↑
B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
2021
Marathon
2:08:22-Nov 7, 2021
↑
TCS New York Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:08:03-May 26, 2019
↑
Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:08:17-Mar 4, 2018
↑
Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:08:40-Apr 23, 2017
↑
Wien (AUT)
2016
Marathon
2:10:08-Mar 13, 2016
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
2015
Marathon
2:21:14-Nov 15, 2015
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2014
Semi
1:09:13-May 18, 2014-Kigali (RWA)

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:57-Nov 2TCS New York City Marathon
Marathon
2:08:22-May 25Tartan Ottawa International Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:00-Nov 3TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY - Elite Event
Marathon
2:07:47-Apr 15Boston Marathon

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:57-Nov 5TCS New York Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:06:57-Nov 3-
Marathon
2:08:01-Apr 17B.A.A. Boston Marathon

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:27-Nov 6TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:08:50-Apr 18B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:22-Nov 7TCS New York Marathon
Marathon
2:13:53-Jun 6Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:36-Nov 3TCS New York City Marathon
Marathon
2:08:03-May 26Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon
Marathon
2:10:02-Jan 20Chevron Houston Marathon

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:02-Sep 23Cape Town Marathon
Marathon
2:08:17-Mar 4Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:35-Oct 29Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Marathon
2:08:40-Apr 23Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:21-Oct 16Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Marathon
2:10:08-Mar 13Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:14-Nov 15Eldoret KASS Marathon, Eldoret

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:13-May 18Kigali International Peace Half Marathon, Kigali

Honours

5

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2024
🥈

TCS New York Marathon

Marathon

2023
4

B.A.A. Boston Marathon

Marathon

2023
6

B.A.A. Boston Marathon

Marathon

2022
7

TCS New York City Marathon

Marathon

2022
🥇

TCS New York Marathon

Marathon

2021
🥈

TCS New York City Marathon

Marathon

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Albert Korir's Marathon personal best?

Albert Korir's Marathon personal best is 2:06:57, set on Nov 5, 2023 in New York, NY (USA), #440 on the all-time list.

Which events does Albert Korir compete in?

Albert Korir competes in the Marathon.

How did Albert Korir perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:08:57, set on Nov 2, 2025 in Ottawa (CAN). Last competition: TCS New York City Marathon on Nov 2, 2025, 2:08:57.