Dennis Kipruto

Birth dateApr 8, 2005

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Dennis Kipruto is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 8, 2005. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:59.12 in the 3000m, 13:27.96 in the 5000m, 27:43.15 in the 10000m, 1:00:17 in the Semi and 7:59.12 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:00:17

#423 all-time

10 000 m

27:43.15

#632 all-time

2026 season best

7:59.12

Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships

May 24, 2026 · 13:34.66

The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships

Age

21 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:17 (#423 all-time), 10 000 m 27:43.15 (#632 all-time), 2026 season best 7:59.12 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, May 24, 2026, 13:34.66 · 21 years old

Personal bests

3000m

7:59.12

13:27.96

27:43.15

1:00:17

3000m-short-track

7:59.12

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000m-short-track	7:59.12	-	Jan 31, 2026	-	PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026	3000m	7:59.12	-	Jan 31, 2026	-	PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026	5000m	13:34.66	-	May 24, 2026	↑	The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
2026	10000m	28:18.40	-	Apr 25, 2026	↓	21st Nittaidai Challenge Games
2025	5000m	13:35.50	-	May 11, 2025	↑	The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
2025	10000m	27:43.15	-	Apr 26, 2025	↓	14th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2025	Semi	1:02:16	-	Oct 18, 2025	↓	The 102nd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
2024	5000m	13:27.96	-	Jul 6, 2024	↑	Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
2024	10000m	28:09.72	-	May 9, 2024	↓	The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
2024	Semi	1:02:27	-	Oct 19, 2024	↓	The 101st Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
2023	5000m	13:54.45	-	Jul 12, 2023	↑	Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
2023	10000m	27:50.45	-	Apr 22, 2023	↓	1st Nittaidai Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2023	Semi	1:00:17	-	Oct 14, 2023	↓	The 100th Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:34.66	-	May 24	The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
10000m	28:18.40	-	Apr 25	21st Nittaidai Challenge Games
3000m-short-track	7:59.12	-	Jan 31	PNC Lenny Lyles Open
3000m-short-track	7:59.12	-	Jan 30	PNC Lenny Lyles Open

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:02:16	-	Oct 18	The 102nd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
5000m	13:39.56	-	Jul 16	HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in KITAMI, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
10000m	28:16.50	-	May 24	Selection Meeting for 57th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
5000m	13:35.50	-	May 11	The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
10000m	27:43.15	-	Apr 26	14th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Semi	1:02:26	-	Feb 2	77th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon, Marugame

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:20.91	-	Nov 23	2024 Hachioji Long Distance
Semi	1:02:27	-	Oct 19	The 101st Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
5000m	13:27.96	-	Jul 6	Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
10000m	28:13.29	-	Jun 1	The 9th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m	13:40.50	-	May 12	The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m	13:51.09	-	May 10	The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m	28:09.72	-	May 9	The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m	28:15.58	-	Apr 21	72nd Hyogo Relay Carnival

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:19.61	-	Nov 25	Hachioji Long Distance
Semi	1:00:17	-	Oct 14	The 100th Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet
5000m	13:54.45	-	Jul 12	Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
10000m	29:18.96	-	Jul 5	Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
5000m	14:04.12	-	May 14	102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
5000m	14:10.34	-	May 13	102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
5000m	14:10.34	-	May 12	102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
10000m	28:48.46	-	May 11	102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
10000m	27:50.45	-	Apr 22	1st Nittaidai Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dennis Kipruto's Half Marathon personal best?

Dennis Kipruto's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:17, set on Oct 14, 2023 in Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa (JPN), #423 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dennis Kipruto compete in?

Dennis Kipruto competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Dennis Kipruto perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 7:59.12, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i). Last competition: The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships on May 24, 2026, 13:34.66.

Dennis Kipruto

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions