Faith Jeptoo

KenyaKenya
Events
5000 m

Faith Jeptoo is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:52.09 in the 1500m, 5:11.81 in the Mile, 10:03.99 in the 3000m, 16:36.70 in the 5000m and 37:44.61 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m16:36.70
2025 season best17:31.72Feb 15, 2025 · Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Last competitionNJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National ChampionshipsMay 15, 2025 · 37:44.61
NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:36.70, 2025 season best 17:31.72 (Feb 15, 2025, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, May 15, 2025, 37:44.61

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mAR 2024Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:52.09824 pts–
MileIndoorKS 20255:11.81864 pts–
3000mIndoorAR 202510:03.99920 pts–
5000mNairobi 2022Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:36.70984 pts–
10000mKS 2025Kenya 10 000 m all-time list37:44.61855 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorAR 202510:03.99920 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:52.44–Apr 25, 2025John McDonnell Invitational
2025Mile Indoor5:11.81–Feb 1, 2025Pittsburg State Invitational, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor10:03.99–Feb 21, 2025Arkansas Qualifier
20253000m Indoor10:03.99–Feb 21, 2025Arkansas Qualifier
20255000m Indoor17:31.72–Feb 15, 202510th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
20255000m-short-track Indoor18:10.06–Mar 7, 2025NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
202510000m 37:44.61–May 15, 2025NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
20241500m 4:52.09–May 3, 2024Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Faith Jeptoo's 5000 m personal best is 16:36.70, set on Feb 4, 2022 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).

Faith Jeptoo competes in the 5000 m.

2025 season best: 17:31.72, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i). Last competition: NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships on May 15, 2025, 37:44.61.