Charles Rotich

Birth dateMay 14, 2005

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Charles Rotich is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 14, 2005. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:58.26 in the 3000m, 13:26.52 in the 5000m, 1:01:39 in the Semi, 13:39 in the 5Kilometre and 27:18 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

10 Kilometres Road

27:18

Half Marathon

1:01:39

2026 season best

28:15

Jan 17, 2026 · Figueira da Foz (POR)

2026 season best

Last competition

Bangsaen10, Chon Buri

Sep 13, 2026 · 29:21

Bangsaen10, Chon Buri

Age

21 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 27:18, Half Marathon 1:01:39, 2026 season best 28:15 (Jan 17, 2026, Figueira da Foz (POR)) · Last competition: Bangsaen10, Chon Buri, Sep 13, 2026, 29:21 · 21 years old

Personal bests

3000m

7:58.26

5000m

13:26.52

Semi

1:01:39

5Kilometre

13:39

10Kilometr

27:18

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	CrossCount	27:32	-	Feb 8, 2026	↓	49.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor
2026	10Kilometr	28:15	-	Jan 17, 2026	↓	Figueira da Foz 10km
2025	5Kilometre	13:39	-	May 3, 2025	-	20KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
2025	5000m	13:41.83	-	May 31, 2025	↓	Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2025	CrossCount	21:59	-	Nov 23, 2025	↓	Portuguese Cross Country Championship, Parque Urbano de Lagoa, Lagoa - XC 7.47km
2025	10Kilometr	27:43	-	Sep 20, 2025	↓	Moscow Marathon - 10km
2025	Semi	1:01:39	-	Dec 13, 2025	-	Al Sharqiyah International Race- Half Marathon
2024	3000m	7:58.26	-	Jun 28, 2024	↑	National Trials For World Athletics Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2024	5000m	13:26.52	-	May 22, 2024	↓	Motonet GP Jyväskylä, Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä
2024	CrossCount	22:51	-	Mar 30, 2024	↓	45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2024	10Kilometr	27:18	-	Nov 16, 2024	↓	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2023	5000m	13:42.22	-	Jul 8, 2023	↓	Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2023	CrossCount	25:24	-	Feb 18, 2023	↓	44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2022	3000m	8:16.10	-	Jul 1, 2022	↑	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022	5000m	13:39.40	-	May 7, 2022	↓	Kip Keino Classic
2021	3000m	8:03.87	-	Jul 2, 2021	↑	Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:21	-	Sep 13	Bangsaen10, Chon Buri
CrossCount	27:32	-	Feb 8	49.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor
10Kilometr	28:15	-	Jan 17	Figueira da Foz 10km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:36	-	Dec 31	BOclassic Alto Adige - 10km, Bolzano
Semi	1:01:39	-	Dec 13	Al Sharqiyah International Race- Half Marathon
CrossCount	21:59	-	Nov 23	Portuguese Cross Country Championship, Parque Urbano de Lagoa, Lagoa - XC 7.47km
CrossCount	31:14	-	Oct 25	Kenya Trials for World Cross Country Championships, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
10Kilometr	27:43	-	Sep 20	Moscow Marathon - 10km
10Kilometr	28:06	-	Sep 6	10K Belgrade - powered by Nike, Beograd
5000m	13:41.83	-	May 31	Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
5Kilometre	13:39	-	May 4	20KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
5Kilometre	13:39	-	May 3	20KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
10Kilometr	28:13	-	Apr 26	adizero: Road to Records 2025, Herzogenaurach
5Kilometre	13:47	-	Apr 13	Adidas Tokyo City Run
10Kilometr	28:00	-	Mar 16	Semi-Marathon International de Lille - 5km et 10km
5Kilometre	13:48	-	Mar 9	Super 5K - Braga
CrossCount	30:55	-	Feb 22	Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
CrossCount	27:18	-	Feb 2	48.º Cross Internacional das Amendoeiras em Flor - ECCC XC, Albufeira - ECCC Cross Country
10Kilometr	27:55	-	Jan 4	Corrida dos Reis Figueira da Foz

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:08	-	Dec 31	BOclassic Alto Adige
CrossCount	31:23	-	Dec 7	The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
10Kilometr	27:18	-	Nov 16	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
3000m	7:58.26	-	Jun 28	National Trials For World Athletics Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m	13:49.15	-	Jun 28	National Trials For World Athletics Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m	13:26.52	-	May 22	Motonet GP Jyväskylä, Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä
5000m	13:39.16	-	Apr 20	Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount	22:51	-	Mar 30	45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:42.22	-	Jul 8	Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m	13:42.75	-	Jun 24	Kenyan Championships
5000m	13:45.34	-	Jun 23	Kenyan Championships
5000m	13:42.75	-	Jun 23	Kenyan Championships
5000m	13:45.34	-	Jun 22	Kenyan Championships
5000m	13:49.01	-	May 2	African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
5000m	13:49.01	-	Apr 30	African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
CrossCount	25:24	-	Feb 18	44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:16.10	-	Jul 1	Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m	14:09.21	-	Jul 1	Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m	13:39.40	-	May 7	Kip Keino Classic
5000m	13:52.67	-	Mar 4	3rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	DNF	-	Sep 18	Kip Keino Classic, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m	8:03.87	-	Jul 2	Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m	8:12.01	-	Jul 1	Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Charles Rotich's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Charles Rotich's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 27:18, set on Nov 16, 2024 in Lille (FRA).

Which events does Charles Rotich compete in?

Charles Rotich competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

How did Charles Rotich perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 28:15, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Figueira da Foz (POR). Last competition: Bangsaen10, Chon Buri on Sep 13, 2026, 29:21.

Charles Rotich

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

Honours

Frequently asked questions