Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot

Birth dateMay 5, 2003

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Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 5, 2003. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:59.92 in the 3000m, 13:28.46 in the 5000m, 1:01:42 in the Semi, 13:44 in the 5Kilometre and 28:06 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

5000 m

13:28.46

2026 season best

13:26.27

Jul 8, 2026 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)

2026 season best

Last competition

ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge

Sep 27, 2026 · 13:19

ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge

Age

23 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 5000 m 13:28.46, 2026 season best 13:26.27 (Jul 8, 2026, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge, Sep 27, 2026, 13:19 · 23 years old

Personal bests

3000m

7:59.92

5000m

13:28.46

Semi

1:01:42

5Kilometre

13:44

10Kilometr

28:06

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000m	7:59.92	-	Apr 4, 2026	-	Setagaya Track and Field Meet
2026	5Kilometre	13:19	-	Sep 27, 2026	↑	ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge
2026	5000m	13:26.27	-	Jul 8, 2026	↑	HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
2026	Semi	1:01:42	-	Apr 26, 2026	-	Gifu Half Marathon
2025	5000m	13:28.46	-	Nov 16, 2025	↑	18th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2025	5Kilometre	13:44	-	Apr 13, 2025	↑	Adidas Tokyo City Run
2024	10Kilometr	28:06	-	Dec 1, 2024	-	Kumamoto Kosa 10 mile Road Race

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	13:19	-	Sep 27	ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge
5000m	13:26.27	-	Jul 8	HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
5000m	13:39.13	-	Jun 14	23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
5000m	13:40.99	-	May 23	Setagaya Track and Field Meet
Semi	1:01:42	-	Apr 26	Gifu Half Marathon
3000m	7:59.92	-	Apr 4	Setagaya Track and Field Meet

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:28.46	-	Nov 16	18th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m	13:55.29	-	Oct 4	1st Setagaya Track and Field Meet in 2025, Athletics Stadium, Setagaya, Tokyo
5000m	14:02.30	-	Jul 16	HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in KITAMI, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
5000m	13:53.08	-	Jun 1	15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m	13:58.81	-	Apr 27	14th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5Kilometre	13:44	-	Apr 13	Adidas Tokyo City Run

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:06	-	Dec 1	Kumamoto Kosa 10 mile Road Race

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot's 5000 m personal best?

Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot's 5000 m personal best is 13:28.46, set on Nov 16, 2025 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).

Which events does Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot compete in?

Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot competes in the 5000 m.

How did Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:26.27, set on Jul 8, 2026 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN). Last competition: ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge on Sep 27, 2026, 13:19.

Festus Kiprono Cheruiyot

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions