Deme Ayelu

Deme Ayelu

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Deme Ayelu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10MilesRoa.

His personal bests include 1:16:14 in the Semi, 2:40:18 in the Marathon and 1:00:17 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Personal best · Marathon2:40:18
2026 season best37:08Jan 11, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:16:14
Last competitionCorrida de ReisJan 11, 2026 · 37:08

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:40:18, Half Marathon 1:16:14, 2026 season best 37:08 (Jan 11, 2026) · Last competition: Corrida de Reis, Jan 11, 2026, 37:08

DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiRio de Janeiro 2025Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:16:14623 pts–
MarathonAbu Dhabi 2024Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:40:18649 pts–
10MilesRoaVitoria 20191:00:17–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 37:08–Jan 11, 2026Corrida de Reis
202515Kilometr 56:23–Dec 31, 2025100ª Corrida Internacional de São Silvestre
2025Semi 1:16:14–Aug 17, 202527ª Meia Maratona International do Rio de Janeiro
2024Marathon 2:40:18–Dec 14, 2024ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
2023Marathon 2:41:52–Dec 17, 2023Hainan Danzhou Marathon, Danzhou
201910MilesRoa 1:00:17–Sep 29, 2019Vitoria (BRA)
2019Semi 1:20:36–Oct 20, 2019Brasilia (BRA)
2017Semi 1:16:00–Mar 12, 2017–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Deme Ayelu's Marathon personal best is 2:40:18, set on Dec 14, 2024 in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

Deme Ayelu competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 37:08, set on Jan 11, 2026. Last competition: Corrida de Reis on Jan 11, 2026, 37:08.