Edwin Kurgat

Edwin Kurgat

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 19, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Edwin Kurgat is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 19, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.83 in the 800m, 3:45.57 in the 1500m, 3:58.62 in the Mile, 3:58.62 in the Mile and 7:28.53 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:24.04
2026 season best7:33.91May 16, 2026 · China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m26:46.35
#27 all-time
Last competitionASICS Falmouth Road RaceAug 16, 2026 · 31:04
ASICS Falmouth Road Race

As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:24.04, 10 000 m 26:46.35 (#27 all-time), 2026 season best 7:33.91 (May 16, 2026, China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao (CHN)) · Last competition: ASICS Falmouth Road Race, Aug 16, 2026, 31:04 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTN 20171:56.83841 pts––
1500mIA 20233:45.571,033 pts––
Mile20203:58.621,092 pts––
MileIndoorIA 20203:58.621,148 pts––
3000mLondon 20247:28.531,249 pts–#31
5000mIndoorMA 202412:57.521,273 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m 7:33.91–May 16, 2026Wanda Diamond League
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:38.54–Feb 19, 2026Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
20263000m-short-track 7:38.86–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
20262MilesShor 8:11.89–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
20262MilesShor Indoor8:11.89–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
20262Miles Indoor8:11.89–Feb 1, 2026Millrose Games
20265000m 13:01.47–May 23, 2026Wanda Diamond League Xiamen
20265Kilometre 13:23–Apr 18, 2026Boston 5K
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Edwin Kurgat's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:24.04, set on Dec 7, 2019.

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

2026 season best: 7:33.91, set on May 16, 2026 in China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao (CHN). Last competition: ASICS Falmouth Road Race on Aug 16, 2026, 31:04.