Brian Kipyegon

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Oct 10, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 000 m

Brian Kipyegon is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on October 10, 2004. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:22.58 in the 5000m, 27:42.76 in the 10000m, 1:00:16 in the Semi and 13:17 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:16
2026 season best1:00:48Oct 17, 2026
Personal best · 10 000 m27:42.76
Last competitionThe 103rd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying MeetOct 17, 2026 · 1:00:48

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:16 (#419 all-time), 10 000 m 27:42.76 (#613 all-time), 2026 season best 1:00:48 (Oct 17, 2026) · Last competition: The 103rd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Oct 17, 2026, 1:00:48 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mFukagawa 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:22.581,129 pts–#386
10000mYokohama 2024Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:42.761,159 pts#613#88
SemiTachikawa 2025Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:161,176 pts#419#177
5KilometreTokyo 202513:17––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 13:37.89–May 24, 2026The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships
202610000m 28:01.49–May 4, 2026Selection Meeting for 58th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
2026Semi 1:00:48–Oct 17, 2026The 103rd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet
20255Kilometre 13:17–May 3, 2025Tokyo : Speed : Race
20255000m 13:31.97–Jul 16, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in KITAMI, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
202510000m 28:16.98–Nov 15, 202518th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2025Semi 1:00:16–Oct 18, 2025The 102nd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
20245000m 13:22.58–Jul 17, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Brian Kipyegon's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:16, set on Oct 18, 2025 in Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa (JPN), #419 on the all-time list.

Brian Kipyegon competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 1:00:48, set on Oct 17, 2026. Last competition: The 103rd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet on Oct 17, 2026, 1:00:48.