Catherine Wanjiru

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Oct 25, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
Marathon · 5000 m

Catherine Wanjiru is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on October 25, 1989. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 9:31.6h in the 3000m, 16:23.5h in the 5000m, 1:16:10 in the Semi and 2:40:30 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:40:30
2026 season best2:40:54Mar 1, 2026 · Tokyo
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:23.5h
Last competitionTokyo MarathonMar 1, 2026 · 2:40:54
Tokyo Marathon

As of Nov 15, 2026: Marathon 2:40:30, 5000 m 16:23.5h, 2026 season best 2:40:54 (Mar 1, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Mar 1, 2026, 2:40:54 · 37 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mNakuru 2005Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:31.6h1,003 pts––
5000mNairobi 2005Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:23.5h1,007 pts––
SemiJakarta 2023Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:16:101,007 pts––
MarathonKobe 2025Kenya Marathon all-time list2:40:301,022 pts–#785

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:17:48–Jan 11, 2026Tokyo New Year Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:40:54–Mar 1, 2026Tokyo Marathon
2025Marathon 2:40:30–Nov 16, 2025Kobe Marathon
2023Semi 1:16:10–Oct 22, 2023Jakarta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
2022Semi 1:17:04–Sep 18, 2022–
20085000m 16:32.51–Jun 7, 2008Oita (JPN)
20075000m 16:44.1h–Jun 14, 2007Nairobi (KEN)
20053000m 9:31.6h–Apr 30, 2005Nakuru (KEN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Catherine Wanjiru's Marathon personal best is 2:40:30, set on Nov 16, 2025 in Kobe (JPN).

Catherine Wanjiru competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 2:40:54, set on Mar 1, 2026 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo Marathon on Mar 1, 2026, 2:40:54.