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Betesfa Getahun

Betesfa Getahun

ETHMen

Birth dateSep 25, 1998

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Betesfa Getahun is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.

In 2018, he competed in the men's half marathon at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Valencia, Spain.

He finished in 6th place. In 2017, he competed in the junior men's race at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Kampala, Uganda. In 2018, he competed in his first half marathons, in 2019 in the first marathon.

Key facts

Marathon

2:05:28

Half Marathon

1:00:26

2025 season best

2:14:27

Nov 2, 2025 · Porto (POR)

2025 season best

Last competition

EDP Porto Marathon

Nov 2, 2025 · 2:14:27

EDP Porto Marathon

Age

27 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:05:28 (#174 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:26 (#501 all-time), 2025 season best 2:14:27 (Nov 2, 2025, Porto (POR)) · Last competition: EDP Porto Marathon, Nov 2, 2025, 2:14:27 · 27 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:13.23

1:00:26

2:05:28

27:39

35:49

1:13:33

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2025	Marathon	2:14:27	-	Nov 2, 2025	↓	EDP Porto Marathon
2021	Marathon	2:09:42	-	Sep 12, 2021	↓	Vienna City Marathon
2019	10Kilometr	27:39	-	Jan 13, 2019	↑	10K Valencia Ibercaja
2019	12Kilometr	35:49	-	May 19, 2019	-	FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN
2019	Semi	1:00:57	-	Mar 17, 2019	↓	EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2019	25Kilometr	1:13:33	-	Dec 15, 2019	-	Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
2019	Marathon	2:05:28	-	Oct 20, 2019	↓	TCS Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam - Dutch Marathon Ch.
2018	Semi	1:00:26	-	Sep 16, 2018	↓	Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
2017	5000m	13:13.23	-	Jul 22, 2017	-	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2017	CrossCount	22:58	-	Mar 26, 2017	-	42nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kololo, Kampala
2017	10Kilometr	29:30	-	Nov 26, 2017	↑	Addis Abeba (ETH)
2015	10Kilometr	29:53	-	Nov 22, 2015	↑	Addis Abeba (ETH)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Betesfa Getahun's Marathon personal best?

Betesfa Getahun's Marathon personal best is 2:05:28, set on Oct 20, 2019 in Amsterdam (NED), #174 on the all-time list.

Which events does Betesfa Getahun compete in?

Betesfa Getahun competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Betesfa Getahun perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:14:27, set on Nov 2, 2025 in Porto (POR). Last competition: EDP Porto Marathon on Nov 2, 2025, 2:14:27.