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Barnaba Kipkoech

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Birth dateApr 27, 1993
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Barnaba Kipkoech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 27, 1993. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:01:54 in the Semi, 2:06:54 in the Marathon and 29:09 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:54
#424 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:54
2026 season best
2:08:20
Mar 1, 2026 · Tokyo (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Tokyo Marathon
Mar 1, 2026 · 2:08:20
Tokyo Marathon
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:06:54 (#424 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:54, 2026 season best 2:08:20 (Mar 1, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Mar 1, 2026, 2:08:20 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:08:20-Mar 1, 2026
↑
Tokyo Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:06:54-Oct 5, 2025
↑
Generali Köln Marathon
2024
Semi
1:03:48-Sep 22, 2024
↑
Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon, Belfast
2024
Marathon
2:10:48-Apr 14, 2024
↑
NN Marathon Rotterdam
2023
Semi
1:01:54-Sep 17, 2023
↑
Meia Maratona do Porto
2023
Marathon
2:11:19-Nov 19, 2023
↑
Kobe Marathon
2022
Marathon
2:08:21-Dec 11, 2022
↑
Generali Maratón Málaga, Málaga
2021
Marathon
2:09:12-Oct 17, 2021
↑
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris
2019
Semi
1:04:35-Oct 27, 2019
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
10Kilometr
29:09-Sep 18, 2016-Swansea (GBR)
2016
Semi
1:04:30-Mar 20, 2016
↑
London (GBR)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:20-Mar 1Tokyo Marathon

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:54-Oct 5Generali Köln Marathon
Marathon
2:10:49-Apr 13Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:28-Nov 17Kobe Marathon
Semi
1:03:48-Sep 22Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon, Belfast
Marathon
2:10:48-Apr 14NN Marathon Rotterdam

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:19-Nov 19Kobe Marathon
Semi
1:01:54-Sep 17Meia Maratona do Porto

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:21-Dec 11Generali Maratón Málaga, Málaga
Marathon
DNF-Oct 9Bank of America Chicago Marathon

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:12-Oct 17Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, Paris

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:35-Oct 27Standard Chartered Nairobi Half-Marathon & 10-K, Nairobi

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:26-Oct 9Peterborough Half Marathon, Peterborough
Semi
1:05:55-Sep 25Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon, Nottingham
10Kilometr
29:09-Sep 18Swansea Bay 10K, Swansea
Semi
1:06:09-Apr 3Wilmslow Half Marathon, Wilmslow
Semi
1:04:30-Mar 20London Half Marathon, London

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Barnaba Kipkoech's Marathon personal best?

Barnaba Kipkoech's Marathon personal best is 2:06:54, set on Oct 5, 2025 in Köln (GER), #424 on the all-time list.

Which events does Barnaba Kipkoech compete in?

Barnaba Kipkoech competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Barnaba Kipkoech perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:08:20, set on Mar 1, 2026 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo Marathon on Mar 1, 2026, 2:08:20.