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Ednah Kurgat
USAWomenBirth dateJun 15, 1991
BirthplaceEldoret, Kenya
Height1.70 m
Weight50 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.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
15:14.78
Last competition
Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
Jun 6, 2026 · 31:44
Age
35 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 31:12.10 (#225 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 15:14.78, 2026 season best 31:44 (Jun 6, 2026, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race, Jun 6, 2026, 31:44 · 35 years old
PB
Personal bests
4:18.61
4:41.42
8:57.47
1:08:25
9:03.81
31:44
52:18
4:41.42
15:14.78
11:07.88
1:05:46
36:49
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 31:44 | - | Jun 6, 2026 | ↑ | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 33:28 | - | Jan 10, 2026 | ↓ | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2026 | 10MilesRoa | 52:18 | - | Apr 12, 2026 | ↑ | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:08:25 | - | Mar 28, 2026 | - | Generali Prague Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 6Kilometre | 19:05 | - | Jul 12, 2025 | - | USA Women's 6 km Road Running Championships, Canton, OH |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 31:56 | - | Nov 16, 2025 | ↑ | Flanigan's Rockin' Rib Run 10K presented by Runner's Depot, Regional Park, Miramar, FL |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 34:10 | - | Dec 6, 2025 | ↓ | USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km |
| 2025 | 20Kilometr | 1:05:46 | - | Sep 1, 2025 | ↑ | USA 20 km Road Running Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 15:11.30 | - | May 6, 2023 | ↑ | Track Festival, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA |
| 2023 | 10000m | 31:12.10 | - | May 20, 2023 | ↑ | Night of the 10,000m PB’s |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 32:07 | - | Jan 21, 2023 | ↓ | USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km |
| 2023 | 20Kilometr | 1:06:39 | - | Sep 4, 2023 | ↑ | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:16.14 | - | May 6, 2022 | ↑ | Track Meet, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track | 15:44.08 | - | Feb 11, 2022 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 27:08 | - | Dec 1, 2022 | ↓ | Cross Champs, Austin, TX - XC 8.0km |
| 2022 | 10000m | 31:32.25 | - | Mar 6, 2022 | ↑ | JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 32:04 | - | Sep 17, 2022 | ↑ | Northport, NY (USA) |
| 2022 | RoadRace | 36:49 | - | Aug 21, 2022 | - | 2022 ASICS Falmouth Road Race |
| 2022 | 10MilesRoa | 53:08 | - | Oct 2, 2022 | ↑ | USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships |
| 2021 | 3000m | 9:13.95 | - | Mar 4, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m-short-track | 9:13.95 | - | Mar 4, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:18.35 | - | Apr 24, 2021 | ↑ | USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | 5000m-short-track | 15:26.54 | - | Mar 4, 2021 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 10000m | 31:21.65 | - | May 14, 2021 | ↑ | Track Meet |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 33:41 | - | Nov 21, 2021 | ↑ | Davie, FL (USA) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 4:18.61 | - | Apr 19, 2019 | ↑ | Azusa, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:59.78 | - | Feb 8, 2019 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 9:11.80 | - | Mar 9, 2019 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
| 2019 | DistanceMe | 11:29.42 | - | Feb 21, 2019 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 15:32.70 | - | May 2, 2019 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2019 | 5000m-short-track | 15:37.83 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 10000m | 32:14.27 | - | Mar 29, 2019 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:41.42 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 4:41.42 | - | Jan 20, 2018 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 8:57.47 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Seattle, WA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 9:03.81 | - | Mar 10, 2018 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships |
| 2018 | DistanceMe | 11:07.88 | - | Feb 22, 2018 | ↓ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 5000m-short-track | 15:14.78 | - | Dec 1, 2018 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 15:14.78 | - | Dec 1, 2018 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 10000m | 32:31.55 | - | May 10, 2018 | ↑ | Fresno, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:46.18 | - | Jan 21, 2017 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | mile-short-track | 4:46.18 | - | Jan 21, 2017 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 9:13.47 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 9:13.47 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↑ | Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 15:19.03 | - | Dec 2, 2017 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m-short-track | 15:19.03 | - | Dec 2, 2017 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | mile-short-track | 4:50.82 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | Mile | 4:50.82 | - | Feb 27, 2016 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 9:32.67 | - | Feb 26, 2016 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 9:32.67 | - | Feb 26, 2016 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 15:47.89 | - | Feb 12, 2016 | ↑ | Seattle Husky Classic |
| 2016 | 5000m-short-track | 16:07.18 | - | Mar 11, 2016 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 37:32.96 | - | May 10, 2016 | ↑ | Lynchburg, VA (USA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 4:33.85 | - | Apr 24, 2015 | ↑ | Radford, VA (USA) |
| 2015 | Mile | 4:54.15 | - | Feb 13, 2015 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | mile-short-track | 4:54.15 | - | Feb 13, 2015 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 9:44.26 | - | Jan 23, 2015 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 9:44.26 | - | Jan 23, 2015 | ↑ | Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 16:28.29 | - | Feb 6, 2015 | ↑ | University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup |
| 2015 | 5000m-short-track | 16:28.29 | - | Feb 6, 2015 | ↑ | University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup |
| 2015 | 10000m | 34:38.75 | - | Mar 27, 2015 | ↑ | Raleigh, NC (USA) |
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 31:44 | - | Jun 6 | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
10MilesRoa | 52:18 | - | Apr 12 | Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile |
Semi | 1:08:25 | - | Mar 28 | Generali Prague Half Marathon |
Semi | 1:11:50 | - | Mar 1 | Publix Atlanta Half Marathon |
CrossCount | 33:28 | - | Jan 10 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
2025
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 34:10 | - | Dec 6 | USATF Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR - XC 10.0km |
10Kilometr | 31:56 | - | Nov 16 | Flanigan's Rockin' Rib Run 10K presented by Runner's Depot, Regional Park, Miramar, FL |
20Kilometr | 1:05:46 | - | Sep 1 | USA 20 km Road Running Championships |
6Kilometre | 19:05 | - | Jul 12 | USA Women's 6 km Road Running Championships, Canton, OH |
2023
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 33:16.61 | - | Oct 30 | Pan American Games, Santiago de Chile |
20Kilometr | 1:06:39 | - | Sep 4 | Faxon Law New Haven Road Race |
10000m | 32:38.99 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 15:30.66 | - | Jul 9 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 32:38.99 | - | Jul 6 | USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m | 15:31.84 | - | Jun 17 | Track Night Vienna, LAZ Wien, Wien |
10000m | 31:12.10 | - | May 20 | Night of the 10,000m PB’s |
5000m | 15:11.30 | - | May 6 | Track Festival, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA |
CrossCount | 35:36 | - | Feb 18 | 44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst |
CrossCount | 32:07 | - | Jan 21 | USA Cross Country Championships, Pole Green Park, Richmond, VA - XC 10.0km |
2022
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 27:08 | - | Dec 1 | Cross Champs, Austin, TX - XC 8.0km |
10Kilometr | 32:06 | - | Nov 20 | Flanigan's Rockin' Rib Run 10K, Miramar, FL |
10MilesRoa | 53:08 | - | Oct 2 | USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships |
10Kilometr | 32:04 | - | Sep 17 | The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run, Northport, NY - USA 10km Ch. |
RoadRace | 36:49 | - | Aug 21 | 2022 ASICS Falmouth Road Race |
10Kilometr | 32:34 | - | Jul 4 | AJC Peachtree Road Race |
5000m | 16:09.61 | - | Jun 26 | Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 32:01.67 | - | May 27 | USATF 10,000m Championships |
5000m | 15:16.14 | - | May 6 | Track Meet, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
10000m | 31:32.25 | - | Mar 6 | Sound Running TEN, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA - Invitational Events |
5000m-short-track | 15:44.08 | - | Feb 11 | Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
2021
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:41 | - | Nov 21 | Flanigan's Rockin' Rib 10K, Davie, FL |
10000m | 32:36.93 | - | Jun 26 | U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 31:21.65 | - | May 14 | Track Meet |
5000m | 15:18.35 | - | Apr 24 | USATF Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
5000m-short-track | 15:26.54 | - | Mar 4 | FireFly Recovery 5000m, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:13.95 | - | Mar 4 | FireFly Recovery 5000m, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
2019
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 15:37.83 | - | Dec 7 | BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
10000m | 33:34.67 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
10000m | 33:34.67 | - | Jun 6 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
5000m | 15:45.03 | - | May 25 | NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA |
10000m | 33:40.59 | - | May 23 | NCAA West Preliminary Round, Sacramento, CA |
5000m | 15:50.93 | - | May 11 | Mountain West Championships, Clovis, CA |
5000m | 15:32.70 | - | May 2 | Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
1500m | 4:18.61 | - | Apr 19 | Bryan Clay Invitational, Azusa, CA - Invitational Events |
10000m | 32:14.27 | - | Mar 29 | Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events |
3000m-short-track | 9:11.80 | - | Mar 9 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
5000m-short-track | 15:39.04 | - | Mar 8 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
3000m-short-track | 9:11.80 | - | Mar 8 | NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Birmingham, AL (i) |
DistanceMe | 11:29.42 | - | Feb 21 | Mountain West Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
3000m | 8:59.78 | - | Feb 8 | Husky Classic, Seattle, WA (i) |
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Honours
F
202646th World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
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2023Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
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2023Pan American Games
10,000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ednah Kurgat's 10 000 m personal best?
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.
Which events does Ednah Kurgat compete in?
Ednah Kurgat competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.
How did Ednah Kurgat perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 31:44, set on Jun 6, 2026 in New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race on Jun 6, 2026, 31:44.