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Evans Kipkosgei Ruto

Evans Kipkosgei Ruto

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Birth dateJan 14, 1984
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:49
#685 all-time
Half Marathon
1:02:05
2017 season best
2:09:55
Oct 22, 2017 · Rennes (FRA)
2017 season best
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 17, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Semi
1:02:26-Apr 1, 2017
↑
Praha (CZE)
2017
Marathon
2:09:55-Oct 22, 2017
↑
Rennes (FRA)
2016
5000m
14:04.03-Sep 25, 2016-Yokohama (JPN)
2016
Marathon
2:12:55-May 29, 2016
↑
Ottawa (CAN)
2015
Marathon
2:08:55-Jul 5, 2015
↑
Gold Coast Oceania Half Marathon Championships
2014
Marathon
2:09:33-Jan 19, 2014
↑
Mumbai (IND)
2013
Semi
1:02:48-Aug 31, 2013
↑
Lille (FRA)
2013
Marathon
2:09:55-Oct 13, 2013
↑
Gongju (KOR)
2012
Marathon
2:07:49-Oct 7, 2012
↑
Košice (SVK)
2011
Semi
1:02:05-Sep 25, 2011
↑
Udine (ITA)
2011
Marathon
2:10:38-Apr 10, 2011
↑
Daegu (KOR)
2010
10Kilometr
28:44-Jun 4, 2010-Oelde (GER)
2010
Semi
1:02:52-May 22, 2010
↑
Göteborg (SWE)
2010
Marathon
2:10:17-Oct 24, 2010
↑
Ljubljana (SLO)
2009
Marathon
2:08:36-Oct 4, 2009
↑
Köln (GER)
2008
Marathon
2:11:56-May 4, 2008
↑
Düsseldorf (GER)
2005
20Kilometr
59:47-Oct 16, 2005-Paris (FRA)
2005
Semi
1:04:23-Oct 23, 2005
↑
Bourges (FRA)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:55-Oct 22Rennes Marathon, Rennes
Semi
1:02:26-Apr 1Praha Half Marathon, Praha

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:01-Oct 2Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
5000m
14:04.03-Sep 25Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Marathon
2:12:55-May 29Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:55-Jul 5Gold Coast Oceania Half Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:18:17-Jan 18Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:34-Apr 27Hannover Marathon, Hannover
Marathon
2:09:33-Jan 19Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:55-Oct 13Gongju Dong-A Marathon, Gongju
Semi
1:02:48-Aug 31Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Marathon
2:12:02-Apr 21Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:36-Dec 16Taipei FUBON International Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:07:49-Oct 7Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:10:10-Apr 29Düsseldorf Marathon, Düsseldorf

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:37-Oct 23Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Semi
1:02:05-Sep 25Udine Half Marathon, Udine
Marathon
2:10:38-Apr 10Daegu International Marathon, Daegu
Marathon
2:13:39-Jan 16Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2010

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:17-Oct 24Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Semi
1:06:35-Jun 12Zwolle Half Marathon, Zwolle
10Kilometr
28:44-Jun 4Oelder Sparkassen-Citylauf, Oelde
Semi
1:02:52-May 22Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Marathon
2:25:13-Apr 11Zürich Marathon, Zürich

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:36-Oct 4Köln Marathon, Köln
Marathon
2:10:48-May 3Hannover Marathon, Hannover

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:17-Dec 7Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Marathon
2:11:56-May 4Düsseldorf Rhein Marathon, Düsseldorf

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:38-Nov 6Boulogne-Billancourt Half Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi
1:04:23-Oct 23Bourges Half Marathon, Bourges
20Kilometr
59:47-Oct 16Paris International 20 km, Paris

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Evans Kipkosgei Ruto's Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Evans Kipkosgei Ruto compete in?

Evans Kipkosgei Ruto competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Evans Kipkosgei Ruto perform in 2017?

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