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Derese Workneh

Derese Workneh

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Birth dateJul 23, 1995
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Derese Workneh is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on July 23, 1995. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:52.81 in the 5000m, 28:14.49 in the 10000m, 1:04:14 in the Semi, 2:06:58 in the Marathon and 29:10 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:58
#669 all-time
10 000 m
28:14.49
2026 season best
2:09:50
Jul 12, 2026 · Tokyo (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Aug 30, 2026 · 2:17:11
Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:06:58 (#669 all-time), 10 000 m 28:14.49, 2026 season best 2:09:50 (Jul 12, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México, Aug 30, 2026, 2:17:11 · 31 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:09:50-Jul 12, 2026
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New Balance 42k Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre
2025
Semi
1:04:14-Apr 27, 2025
↑
Gifu Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:06:58-Dec 7, 2025
↑
56th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:07:58-Feb 4, 2024
↑
72nd Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
2022
5000m
13:58.48-Jun 26, 2022
↑
Prefectural Stadium, Isahaya (JPN)
2022
10000m
28:51.98-Nov 12, 2022
↓
Sunrise Park, Saga (JPN)
2021
5000m
13:57.88-Oct 3, 2021
↑
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2020
5000m
13:52.81-Oct 11, 2020
↑
Prefectural Stadium, Isahaya (JPN)
2019
Marathon
2:10:52-Dec 1, 2019
↑
The 73rd Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championships, Fukuoka
2018
10000m
28:14.49-Apr 21, 2018
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2018
Semi
1:01:50-Nov 18, 2018
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2017
5000m
14:02.21-May 28, 2017
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2017
10000m
28:45.07-May 25, 2017
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2017
20Kilometr
1:00:41-Oct 14, 2017
↓
Tachikawa (JPN)
2016
5000m
14:12.14-May 22, 2016
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Yokohama (JPN)
2016
10000m
28:19.16-Nov 26, 2016
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2016
10Kilometr
29:10-May 29, 2016-Casablanca (MAR)
2016
20Kilometr
59:34-Oct 16, 2016
↓
Tachikawa (JPN)
2015
10000m
28:43.21-Nov 21, 2015
↓
Kanagawa (JPN)
2015
20Kilometr
59:10-Oct 17, 2015
↓
Tachikawa (JPN)
2015
Semi
1:05:34-Jun 28, 2015
↑
Hakodate (JPN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:11-Aug 30Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Marathon
2:09:50-Jul 12New Balance 42k Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre
Marathon
2:11:37-Mar 1Tokyo Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:58-Dec 756th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
Semi
1:04:14-Apr 27Gifu Half Marathon
Marathon
2:07:46-Feb 273rd Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, Oita

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:58-Feb 472nd Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:13.96-Nov 26Hachioji Long Distance Meeting, Gion Stadium, Machida
10000m
28:51.98-Nov 125th Saga Long Distance Record Meeting, Sunrise Park, Saga
5000m
13:58.48-Jun 261st Night Game Record Meeting, Prefectural Stadium, Isahaya
5000m
14:10.77-Jun 5296th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:57.88-Oct 3291st Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
14:18.78-Sep 25205th Tokai University Long Distance Competition, Athletics Stadium, Hadano

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:52.81-Oct 114th Night Game Meeting, Prefectural Stadium, Isahaya

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:52-Dec 1The 73rd Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championships, Fukuoka

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:50-Nov 18Ageo City Half Marathon, Ageo
10000m
28:14.49-Apr 21Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:00:41-Oct 14Tachikawa 20 km, Tachikawa
5000m
14:02.21-May 28Yokohama Kanto District Collegiate Championships, Yokohama
10000m
28:45.07-May 25Yokohama Kanto District Collegiate Championships, Yokohama
10000m
28:46.65-Apr 22Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:19.16-Nov 26Yamaguchi
20Kilometr
59:34-Oct 16Tachikawa 20 km, Tachikawa
10Kilometr
29:10-May 29Casablanca Memorial Rahal 10K, Casablanca
5000m
14:12.14-May 22Yokohama Kanto Region University Championships, Yokohama
10000m
29:11.48-May 19Yokohama Kanto Region University Championships, Yokohama
10000m
28:57.30-Apr 23Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:43.21-Nov 21Kanagawa Kanto Region University Time Trials, Kanagawa
20Kilometr
59:10-Oct 17Tachikawa 20 km, Tachikawa
Semi
1:05:34-Jun 28Hakodate Half Marathon, Hakodate
10000m
29:23.91-Jun 20Kanagawa

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Derese Workneh's Marathon personal best?

Derese Workneh's Marathon personal best is 2:06:58, set on Dec 7, 2025 in Hofu (JPN), #669 on the all-time list.

Which events does Derese Workneh compete in?

Derese Workneh competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Derese Workneh perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:09:50, set on Jul 12, 2026 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México on Aug 30, 2026, 2:17:11.