Ednah Kurgat

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Ednah Kurgat

United StatesUnited StatesActive
Born
Jun 15, 1991 (35 years old)
Birthplace
Eldoret, Kenya
Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track
Height
1.70 m
Weight
50 kg

Ednah Kurgat (born June 15, 1991) is a Kenyan-born American middle- and long-distance runner.

She won the 2017 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships while competing for the University of New Mexico.

In October 2023, Kurgat represented the United States in the 10000 metres at the Pan American Games, winning a bronze medal. She is a member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program.

Personal best · 10 000 m31:12.10
#225 all-time
2026 season best15:42Oct 31, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:14.78
Last competitionAbbott Dash to the Finish Line 5KOct 31, 2026 · 15:42
Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:12.10 (#225 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 15:14.78, 2026 season best 15:42 (Oct 31, 2026) · Last competition: Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, Oct 31, 2026, 15:42 · 35 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2019United States 1500 m all-time list4:18.611,061 pts––
MileIndoorNM 20184:41.421,067 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20188:57.471,137 pts––
3000m2018United States 3000 m all-time list8:57.471,114 pts––
5000mCA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list15:11.301,142 pts#585–
10000mLondon 2023United States 10 000 m all-time list31:12.101,182 pts#225–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 15:42–Oct 31, 2026Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K
202610Kilometr 31:44–Jun 6, 2026Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
2026CrossCount 33:28–Jan 10, 202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
202610MilesRoa 52:18–Apr 12, 2026Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
2026Semi 1:08:25–Mar 28, 2026Generali Prague Half Marathon
20256Kilometre 19:05–Jul 12, 2025USA Women's 6 km Road Running Championships, Canton, OH
202510Kilometr 31:56–Nov 16, 2025Flanigan's Rockin' Rib Run 10K presented by Runner's Depot, Regional Park, Miramar, FL
2025CrossCount 34:10–Dec 6, 2025USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ednah Kurgat's 10 000 m personal best is 31:12.10, set on May 20, 2023 in Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London (GBR), #225 on the all-time list.

Ednah Kurgat competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 15:42, set on Oct 31, 2026. Last competition: Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K on Oct 31, 2026, 15:42.