Charles Karanja Kamau
- Born
- Aug 5, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 10 000 m
Charles Karanja Kamau is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 5, 1997. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:52.65 in the 1500m, 7:58.65 in the 3000m, 13:16.91 in the 5000m, 27:30.44 in the 10000m and 1:00:22 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Marathon2:06:37
2023 season best2:06:37Feb 26, 2023 · Osaka
Personal best · 10 000 m27:30.44
Last competitionSeiko Golden Grand Prix, International Stadium, YokohamaMay 21, 2023 · DQ
As of Nov 3, 2026: Marathon 2:06:37 (#350 all-time), 10 000 m 27:30.44 (#371 all-time), 2023 season best 2:06:37 (Feb 26, 2023, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Seiko Golden Grand Prix, International Stadium, Yokohama, May 21, 2023, DQ · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:16.91 | – | May 4, 2023 | 34th Golden Games |
| 2023 | 10000m | 27:47.85 | – | May 13, 2023 | 67th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:06:37 | – | Feb 26, 2023 | Osaka Marathon |
| 2022 | 3000m | 7:58.65 | – | Sep 10, 2022 | Central Athletics Stadium, Yokkaichi (JPN) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:18.32 | – | Jun 5, 2022 | NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 27:30.44 | – | Jul 13, 2022 | Athletic Track, Abashiri (JPN) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:00:22 | – | Apr 24, 2022 | Gifu Half Marathon, Gifu |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:25.93 | – | Jul 3, 2021 | Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu (JPN) |