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Edwin Koech

Edwin Koech

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Birth dateMar 25, 1992
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Edwin Koech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 25, 1992. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 28:39.07 in the 10000m, 1:00:24 in the Semi and 2:07:13 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:13
#513 all-time
Half Marathon
1:00:24
#482 all-time
2026 season best
2:17:52
May 10, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Generali Genève Marathon
May 10, 2026 · 2:17:52
Generali Genève Marathon
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:07:13 (#513 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:24 (#482 all-time), 2026 season best 2:17:52 (May 10, 2026) · Last competition: Generali Genève Marathon, May 10, 2026, 2:17:52 · 34 years old

PB

Personal bests

28:39.07
1:00:24
#482 all-time
2:07:13
#513 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:17:52-May 10, 2026
↓
Generali Genève Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:22:34-Oct 12, 2025
↓
24. Poznan Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:20:03-Sep 8, 2024
↓
Tallinn Marathon, Tallinn
2023
Marathon
2:12:50-Dec 3, 2023
↓
Nanning Marathon, Nanning
2021
Marathon
2:09:41-Apr 11, 2021
↓
Izmir Marathon
2019
10000m
28:39.07-Jun 22, 2019
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2019
Semi
1:01:41-Feb 24, 2019
↑
Semi marathon International de Safi, Safi
2019
Marathon
2:08:24-Apr 7, 2019
↓
Generali Milano Marathon
2018
Semi
1:02:30-Mar 11, 2018
↑
Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2018
Marathon
2:09:44-Dec 16, 2018
↓
Shenzen Marathon
2017
Semi
1:00:24-Feb 12, 2017
↑
Verona (ITA)
2017
Marathon
2:07:13-Apr 2, 2017
↓
Milano (ITA)
2016
Semi
1:01:16-Jul 30, 2016
↑
South African Half Marathon Championships
2016
Marathon
2:09:06-Apr 2, 2016
↓
Verona (ITA)
2007
Semi
1:03:14-Dec 8, 2007
↑
Nyeri (KEN)
2006
10000m
28:58.3h-Jul 22, 2006
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:52-May 10Generali Genève Marathon

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:34-Oct 1224. Poznan Marathon

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:25-Oct 27Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Marathon
2:20:03-Sep 8Tallinn Marathon, Tallinn
Marathon
2:19:56-Aug 4China Cool City-Liupanshui Summer Marathon, Liupanshui

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:50-Dec 3Nanning Marathon, Nanning
Marathon
2:10:36-Nov 12Nanchang Marathon

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:41-Apr 11Izmir Marathon

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:20-Dec 8Honolulu Marathon
10000m
28:39.07-Jun 22African Games Trials, Nairobi
Marathon
2:08:24-Apr 7Generali Milano Marathon
Semi
1:01:41-Feb 24Semi marathon International de Safi, Safi

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:44-Dec 16Shenzen Marathon
Marathon
2:12:35-Aug 26Ciudad de México Marathon, Ciudad de México
Semi
1:02:30-Mar 11Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:27-Dec 10Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
Semi
1:02:13-Sep 17Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
Marathon
2:07:13-Apr 2Milano City Marathon, Milano
Semi
1:00:24-Feb 12Verona Giulietta & Romeo Half Marathon, Verona

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:52-Nov 20Verona Marathon, Verona
Semi
1:01:16-Jul 30South African Half Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:09:06-Apr 2-

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:14-Dec 8Nyeri Half Marathon, Nyeri

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:58.3HT-Jul 22Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi
10000m
29:17.2HT-Jun 24Nairobi Kenyan Provincial Ch., Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edwin Koech's Marathon personal best?

Edwin Koech's Marathon personal best is 2:07:13, set on Apr 2, 2017 in Milano (ITA), #513 on the all-time list.

Which events does Edwin Koech compete in?

Edwin Koech competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Edwin Koech perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:17:52, set on May 10, 2026. Last competition: Generali Genève Marathon on May 10, 2026, 2:17:52.