Ernest Tumelo Motlagale

Ernest Tumelo Motlagale

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Dec 2, 1986 (39 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Marathon

Ernest Tumelo Motlagale is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 2, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:55.75 in the 1500m, 8:15.68 in the 3000m, 14:05.03 in the 5000m, 29:47.64 in the 10000m and 1:02:22 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:24.76
#600 all-time
2026 season best29:17Sep 24, 2026 · Marine Park, Gqeberha
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:11:15
Last competitionABSA Run Your CitySep 24, 2026 · 29:17
ABSA Run Your City

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.76 (#600 all-time), Marathon 2:11:15, 2026 season best 29:17 (Sep 24, 2026, Marine Park, Gqeberha (RSA)) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City, Sep 24, 2026, 29:17 · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mPretoria 2012South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:55.75906 pts––
3000mPotchefstroom 2016South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:15.68966 pts––
5000mCape Town 2011South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:05.03983 pts––
10000mCape Town 2022South Africa 10 000 m all-time list29:47.64973 pts––
SemiPort Elizabeth 2021South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:02:221,093 pts––
MarathonDurban 2022South Africa Marathon all-time list2:11:151,108 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 29:17–Sep 24, 2026ABSA Run Your City
2026Semi 1:06:07–Jul 25, 2026Social Runners Half
202510000m 30:13.71–Apr 4, 2025Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle Distance Invitational Continental Tour Challenger
202510Kilometr 31:31–Aug 24, 2025ABSA Run Your City Tshwane 10K - ASA 4, Tshwane
2025Marathon 2:12:42–May 4, 2025Durban International Marathon
202410Kilometr 29:03–Apr 7, 2024Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10K, Gqeberha - Elite Event
2024Marathon 2:12:47–Apr 28, 2024Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
2023Semi 1:06:16–Jun 3, 2023Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, Gqeberha - South African Half Marathon Ch.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ernest Tumelo Motlagale's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:24.76, set on Apr 14, 2012 in Port Elizabeth (RSA), #600 on the all-time list.

Ernest Tumelo Motlagale competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Marathon.

2026 season best: 29:17, set on Sep 24, 2026 in Marine Park, Gqeberha (RSA). Last competition: ABSA Run Your City on Sep 24, 2026, 29:17.