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Derartu Hailu

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Birth dateMay 8, 2000
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Derartu Hailu is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on May 8, 2000. She competes primarily in the Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 1:10:40 in the Semi and 2:23:18 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:18
#301 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:40
2026 season best
2:24:53
Jan 18, 2026 · Chongqing (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Aug 30, 2026 · 2:36:05
Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Age
26 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Marathon 2:23:18 (#301 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:40, 2026 season best 2:24:53 (Jan 18, 2026, Chongqing (CHN)) · Last competition: Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México, Aug 30, 2026, 2:36:05 · 26 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Semi
1:16:06-Feb 22, 2026
↓
XL Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit
2026
Marathon
2:24:53-Jan 18, 2026
↑
Chang'an Automobile Chongqing Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:28:46-Jan 5, 2025
↑
C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen
2024
Semi
1:10:40-Mar 31, 2024
↓
Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:23:18-Feb 18, 2024
↑
Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
2023
Marathon
2:27:47-Nov 5, 2023
↑
Xuzhou Marathon, Xuzhou

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:05-Aug 30Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Semi
1:16:06-Feb 22XL Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit
Marathon
2:24:53-Jan 18Chang'an Automobile Chongqing Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:47-Sep 21Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan
Marathon
2:31:54-May 18JiLin City Marathon, Jilin
Marathon
2:28:46-Jan 5C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen

2024

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:37-Nov 3Xi'an Marathon
Marathon
2:25:57-Sep 22Hengshui Lake Marathon, Hengshui
Marathon
2:32:50-May 5Copenhagen Marathon, Copenhagen - Danish Marathon Ch.
Semi
1:10:40-Mar 31Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon
Marathon
2:23:18-Feb 18Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:47-Nov 5Xuzhou Marathon, Xuzhou

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Derartu Hailu's Marathon personal best?

Derartu Hailu's Marathon personal best is 2:23:18, set on Feb 18, 2024 in Sevilla (ESP), #301 on the all-time list.

Which events does Derartu Hailu compete in?

Derartu Hailu competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Derartu Hailu perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:24:53, set on Jan 18, 2026 in Chongqing (CHN). Last competition: Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México on Aug 30, 2026, 2:36:05.