Awet Habte
EritreaActive- Born
- Sep 29, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 5000 m
Awet Habte Ghebrezghiabher is an Eritrean long-distance runner born on September 29, 1997. He competes in track events, cross country, and road racing, representing one of Africa's proud distance running nations.
Ghebrezghiabher finished seventh in the 5000 metres at the 2016 World U20 Championships and fourteenth in the 5000 metres at the 2017 World Championships, showing his ability at both junior and senior levels. He competed in the senior men's race at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, finishing 28th. His personal best times include 13:16.09 minutes in the 5000m and 28:18 minutes for a 10 kilometre road race.
As a World Championships competitor with experience across track, road, and cross country, Ghebrezghiabher represents Eritrea's continued presence in international distance running. His performances at multiple major championships showcase the depth of distance running talent from East Africa.
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:06:25 (#304 all-time), 5000 m 13:16.09 (#658 all-time), 2025 season best 2:16:56 (Jan 17, 2025, Doha (QAT)) · Last competition: ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, Dec 13, 2025, DNF · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 28:49 | – | Aug 17, 2025 | La Carrera del Pacifico Cali 10K |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:08:15 | – | Jul 27, 2025 | Media Maraton de Bogota, Bogotá |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:16:56 | – | Jan 17, 2025 | Doha Marathon by Ooredoo |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 29:50 | – | Mar 30, 2024 | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:13:00 | – | Feb 16, 2024 | Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, Doha |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:29.30 | – | Jun 17, 2023 | Track Night Vienna, LAZ Wien, Wien |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:03:27 | – | Oct 29, 2023 | TotalEnergies Medio Maraton Malaga 2023 |
| 2022 | 10000m | 28:08.08 | – | Jun 4, 2022 | Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia (POR) |