Aron Rono

Born: Nov 1, 1982 (44 years old)
Birthplace: Eldoret, Kenya
Events: 10 000 m · 5000 m

Aron Rono is a Kenyan-American long-distance runner born on November 1, 1982, in Eldoret, Kenya. After completing high school in Kenya, he moved to the United States and graduated with a degree in political science from Azusa Pacific University in 2009.

As a member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, Rono won a silver medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2015 Pan American Games. His background growing up in Kenya's running heartland of Eldoret provided an ideal foundation for distance running success.

His journey from Kenya to American citizenship and international medal-winning performances exemplifies the diverse paths athletes take in pursuing excellence. Rono's combination of military service and athletic achievement reflects dedication to both country and sport.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:31.15

#392 all-time

2017 season best2:21:03Jan 15, 2017 · Houston, TX

2017 season best

Personal best · 5000 m13:23.52

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 27:31.15 (#392 all-time), 5000 m 13:23.52, 2017 season best 2:21:03 (Jan 15, 2017, Houston, TX (USA)) · 44 years old

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DisciplineResultAll-time

1500mCA 2008Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:40.711,097 pts–

MileCA 2009Kenya Mile all-time list4:01.301,059 pts–

3000mIndoorAR 20078:12.511,005 pts–

3000m2009Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:14.92970 pts–

5000mCA 2012Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:23.521,125 pts–

10000mCA 2011Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:31.151,177 pts#392

SemiTX 2015Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:251,091 pts–

MarathonTX 2017Kenya Marathon all-time list2:21:03939 pts–

5KilometreSan José 201013:52–

3000m-short-track20078:12.511,005 pts–

3000m-short-trackIndoorAR 20078:12.511,005 pts–

15KilometrFL 201545:38–

10KilometrUT 201028:25–

10MilesRoaDC 201348:18–

mile-short-trackIndoorAR 20074:06.651,046 pts–

mile-short-track20074:06.651,046 pts–

5000m-short-trackIndoorCA 200714:31.11939 pts–

5000m-short-track200714:31.11939 pts–

20KilometrCT 20161:00:43–

2MilesIndoorAR 20128:37.36–

2MilesShorIndoorAR 20128:37.36–

2MilesShor20128:37.36–

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2017	Marathon	2:21:03	–	Jan 15, 2017	Houston, TX (USA)
2016	10000m	28:22.32	–	Apr 1, 2016	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2016	20Kilometr	1:00:43	–	Sep 5, 2016	US 20km Road Running Championships
2016	Semi	1:02:53	–	Jan 17, 2016	Houston Half Marathon
2015	10000m	28:24.73	–	Jun 25, 2015	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
2015	15Kilometr	45:38	–	Mar 15, 2015	Jacksonville, FL (USA)
2015	Semi	1:02:25	–	Jan 18, 2015	USA Half Marathon Championships
2014	5000m	13:35.80	–	Jun 15, 2014	Portland, OR (USA)

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What is Aron Rono's 10 000 m personal best?

Aron Rono's 10 000 m personal best is 27:31.15, set on May 1, 2011 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #392 on the all-time list.

Which events does Aron Rono compete in?

Aron Rono competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Aron Rono perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 2:21:03, set on Jan 15, 2017 in Houston, TX (USA).

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