Birke Debele

Birke Debele

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
Sep 12, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
Marathon · 15 Kilometres Road

Birke Debele is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on September 12, 1995. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 15Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:11:49 in the Semi, 2:23:19 in the Marathon, 48:52 in the 15Kilometr and 1:26:49 in the 25Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Marathon2:23:19
2026 season best2:27:41May 24, 2026 · Ottawa
Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road48:52
Last competitionMainova Frankfurt MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 2:31:00

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:23:19 (#303 all-time), 15 Kilometres Road 48:52, 2026 season best 2:27:41 (May 24, 2026, Ottawa (CAN)) · Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 2:31:00 · 31 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SemiBéjaïa 2016Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:11:491,093 pts––
MarathonToronto 2019Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:23:191,181 pts#303#270
15KilometrNijmegen 201748:52––
25KilometrKolkata 20191:26:49––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:27:41–May 24, 2026Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
2022Marathon 2:28:13–Dec 11, 2022Generali Maratón Málaga, Málaga
2020Marathon 2:25:08–Mar 8, 2020Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya
201925Kilometr 1:26:49–Dec 15, 2019Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
2019Marathon 2:23:19–Oct 20, 2019Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
2018Marathon 2:25:28–Apr 29, 2018Hamburg Marathon
201715Kilometr 48:52–Nov 19, 2017Nijmegen (NED)
2017Marathon 2:40:48–Feb 11, 2017–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Birke Debele's Marathon personal best is 2:23:19, set on Oct 20, 2019 in Toronto (CAN), #303 on the all-time list.

Birke Debele competes in the Marathon and 15 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 2:27:41, set on May 24, 2026 in Ottawa (CAN). Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 2:31:00.