Charles Kamau Wanjiku

Charles Kamau Wanjiku

KenyaKenya
Born
May 16, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Charles Kamau Wanjiku is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 16, 2000. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:25.65 in the 5000m, 27:18.89 in the 10000m, 1:00:58 in the Semi, 45:07 in the 15Kilometr and 29:45 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:18.89
#208 all-time
2025 season best13:38.81Jul 16, 2025 · Municipal Stadium, Kitami
2025 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:58
#854 all-time
Last competition73rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics ChampionshipsSep 28, 2025 · 14:03.55
73rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:18.89 (#208 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:58 (#854 all-time), 2025 season best 13:38.81 (Jul 16, 2025, Municipal Stadium, Kitami (JPN)) · Last competition: 73rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Sep 28, 2025, 14:03.55 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mYokohama 2020Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:25.651,118 pts–
10000mYokohama 2021Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:18.891,197 pts#208
SemiTachikawa 2022Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:581,148 pts#854
15KilometrNY 202245:07–
10KilometrAL 201829:45–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255000m 13:38.81–Jul 16, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in KITAMI, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
202410000m 28:34.12–Sep 22, 202472nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
2024Semi 1:01:49–Feb 25, 2024Napoli City Half Marathon
20235000m 13:42.74–May 4, 202334th Golden Games
202310000m 27:40.58–Nov 11, 20235th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2023Semi 1:01:19–Oct 14, 2023The 100th Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet
202210000m 27:33.46–Nov 26, 2022Gion Stadium, Machida (JPN)
202210Kilometr 29:42–Apr 16, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Charles Kamau Wanjiku's 10 000 m personal best is 27:18.89, set on Nov 13, 2021 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN), #208 on the all-time list.

Charles Kamau Wanjiku competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 13:38.81, set on Jul 16, 2025 in Municipal Stadium, Kitami (JPN). Last competition: 73rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships on Sep 28, 2025, 14:03.55.