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Felix Kirui

Felix Kirui

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Birth dateJan 1, 1986
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Felix Kirui is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1986. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 14:24.0h in the 5000m, 1:03:51 in the Semi, 2:10:59 in the Marathon, 29:29 in the 10Kilometr and 1:00:22 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:10:59
Half Marathon
1:03:51
2024 season best
2:16:40
May 26, 2024 · Wuhan (CHN)
2024 season best
Last competition
Maybank Marathon
Aug 24, 2025 · DQ
Maybank Marathon
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:10:59, Half Marathon 1:03:51, 2024 season best 2:16:40 (May 26, 2024, Wuhan (CHN)) · Last competition: Maybank Marathon, Aug 24, 2025, DQ · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:16:40-May 26, 2024
↑
Miyun Eco Marathon, Beijing
2023
Marathon
2:17:42-Nov 5, 2023
↑
Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri
2022
Marathon
2:23:26-Nov 20, 2022
↑
Marathon du Gabon Arise, Libreville
2019
20Kilometr
1:02:15-May 1, 2019
↓
20 km
2019
Semi
1:04:56-May 12, 2019
↓
Half Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:16:33-Oct 13, 2019
↑
Eindhoven Marathon
2018
Semi
1:07:19-May 13, 2018
↓
Strasbourg Half Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:24:21-Oct 20, 2018
↑
Toulouse Marathon
2017
10Kilometr
29:29-Aug 5, 2017
↑
Le Touquet (FRA)
2017
Semi
1:03:37-Mar 26, 2017
↓
Vannes (FRA)
2017
Marathon
2:14:09-Nov 26, 2017
↑
La Rochelle (FRA)
2016
10Kilometr
29:56-Apr 10, 2016
↑
Roanne (FRA)
2016
20Kilometr
1:00:22-Sep 18, 2016
↓
Tours (FRA)
2016
Marathon
2:16:37-May 28, 2016
↑
Poitiers (FRA)
2015
5000m
14:24.0h-Apr 17, 2015
↑
Nakuru (KEN)
2015
Marathon
2:21:32-Jan 9, 2015
↑
See Genezareth (ISR)
2014
5000m
14:25.1h-Apr 12, 2014
↑
Kisii (KEN)
2013
Marathon
2:23:05-Nov 17, 2013
↑
Eldoret (KEN)

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DQ-Aug 24Maybank Marathon
Marathon
DQ-May 4Durban International Marathon
Marathon
DNF-Feb 23Daegu Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:40-May 26Miyun Eco Marathon, Beijing
Marathon
2:10:59-Mar 24Bank of China Wuhan Marathon, Wuhan

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:42-Nov 5Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri
Marathon
2:20:29-Aug 27Maybank Marathon
Marathon
2:11:13-Mar 19Run Rome The Marathon

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:26-Nov 20Marathon du Gabon Arise, Libreville
Marathon
2:17:55-May 15La Route du Louvre, Lens
Marathon
2:11:26-Apr 17Marathon du Lac d’Annecy, Annecy

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:33-Oct 13Eindhoven Marathon
Semi
1:04:56-May 12Half Marathon
20Kilometr
1:02:15-May 120 km
Marathon
2:16:44-Apr 14Marathon d'Annecy, Annecy

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:21-Oct 20Toulouse Marathon
Marathon
2:20:05-Jun 10Caen Marathon, Caen
Semi
1:07:19-May 13Strasbourg Half Marathon
Marathon
2:13:11-Apr 22Annecy Marathon

2017

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:09-Nov 26La Rochelle Marathon, La Rochelle
Semi
1:03:51-Sep 9Vannes Semi Marathon Int. D'Auray, Vannes
10Kilometr
30:22-Aug 27Arras 10 km, Arras
10Kilometr
29:29-Aug 5Le Touquet 10 km, Le Touquet
Semi
1:05:49-Jun 4Les Sables d'Olonne Half Marathon, Les Sables d'Olonne
Marathon
2:16:06-Apr 30Nantes Marathon, Nantes
Semi
1:05:30-Apr 17Half Marathon, Chatellerault
Semi
1:05:25-Apr 9Liffre Half Marathon, Liffre
Semi
1:03:37-Mar 26Nuaille Half Marathon, Nuaille

2016

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:16-Oct 23Cholet 10 km, Cholet
Marathon
2:17:24-Oct 16Val-de-Reuil Marathon, Val-de-Reuil
20Kilometr
1:00:46-Oct 9Paris 20 km, Paris
20Kilometr
1:00:22-Sep 1820 km, Tours
Marathon
2:16:37-May 28Poitiers Marathon, Poitiers
Marathon
2:21:51-Apr 24Albi Marathon, Albi
10Kilometr
29:56-Apr 10Roanne Tout Roanne Court, Roanne

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:24.0HT-Apr 17Nakuru
Marathon
2:21:32-Jan 9See Genezareth Tiberias Marathon, See Genezareth

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:25.1HT-Apr 12Kisii

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:05-Nov 17Eldoret KASS Marathon, Eldoret

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Felix Kirui's Marathon personal best?

Felix Kirui's Marathon personal best is 2:10:59, set on Mar 24, 2024 in Wuhan (CHN).

Which events does Felix Kirui compete in?

Felix Kirui competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Felix Kirui perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:16:40, set on May 26, 2024 in Wuhan (CHN). Last competition: Maybank Marathon on Aug 24, 2025, DQ.