Evans Kipkosgei Ruto

Evans Kipkosgei Ruto

KenyaKenya
Born
Jan 14, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Evans Kipkosgei Ruto is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 14, 1984. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 14:04.03 in the 5000m, 1:02:05 in the Semi, 2:07:49 in the Marathon, 28:44 in the 10Kilometr and 59:47 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:07:49
#685 all-time
2017 season best2:09:55Oct 22, 2017 · Rennes
2017 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:05

As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:07:49 (#685 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:05, 2017 season best 2:09:55 (Oct 22, 2017, Rennes (FRA)) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mYokohama 2016Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:04.03987 pts–
SemiUdine 2011Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:051,104 pts–
MarathonKošice 2012Kenya Marathon all-time list2:07:491,170 pts#685
10KilometrOelde 201028:44–
20KilometrParis 200559:47–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017Semi 1:02:26–Apr 1, 2017Praha (CZE)
2017Marathon 2:09:55–Oct 22, 2017Rennes (FRA)
20165000m 14:04.03–Sep 25, 2016Yokohama (JPN)
2016Marathon 2:12:55–May 29, 2016Ottawa (CAN)
2015Marathon 2:08:55–Jul 5, 2015Gold Coast Oceania Half Marathon Championships
2014Marathon 2:09:33–Jan 19, 2014Mumbai (IND)
2013Semi 1:02:48–Aug 31, 2013Lille (FRA)
2013Marathon 2:09:55–Oct 13, 2013Gongju (KOR)
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Evans Kipkosgei Ruto's Marathon personal best is 2:07:49, set on Oct 7, 2012 in Košice (SVK), #685 on the all-time list.

Evans Kipkosgei Ruto competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2017 season best: 2:09:55, set on Oct 22, 2017 in Rennes (FRA).