Benjamin Ngandu

Benjamin Ngandu

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 21, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Benjamin Ngandu is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 21, 1991. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:32.61 in the 5000m, 28:03.43 in the 10000m, 1:00:20 in the Semi, 2:09:18 in the Marathon and 30:05 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:20
2026 season best1:04:53May 31, 2026 · Riverbend Park, Launceston
Personal best · Marathon2:09:18
Last competitionMcGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half MarathonMay 31, 2026 · 1:04:53

As of Oct 30, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:20 (#446 all-time), Marathon 2:09:18, 2026 season best 1:04:53 (May 31, 2026, Riverbend Park, Launceston (AUS)) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon, May 31, 2026, 1:04:53 · 35 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mYokohama 201213:32.611,093 pts––
10000mFukagawa 201128:03.431,127 pts––
SemiMarugame 20151:00:201,173 pts#446–
MarathonTokyo 20152:09:181,143 pts–#744
10KilometrSydney 202630:05––
20KilometrTachikawa 201257:47––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 30:05–May 17, 2026Sydney 10
2026Semi 1:04:53–May 31, 2026McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:13:21–Mar 1, 2026Tokyo Marathon
20255000m 14:25.61–May 25, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
202510000m 29:39.29–May 23, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
2025Semi 1:06:19–Oct 19, 2025Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:12:05–Dec 7, 2025Fukuoka International Marathon, Fukuoka
2024Marathon 2:19:36–Aug 25, 2024Hokkaido Marathon
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Benjamin Ngandu's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:20, set on Feb 1, 2015 in Marugame (JPN), #446 on the all-time list.

Benjamin Ngandu competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:04:53, set on May 31, 2026 in Riverbend Park, Launceston (AUS). Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Peppers Silo Half Marathon on May 31, 2026, 1:04:53.