Festus Kurgat

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · Mile

Festus Kurgat is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:55.70 in the 800m, 1:59.72 in the 800m, 3:59.46 in the 1500m, 4:13.38 in the Mile and 8:32.46 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:55.81
2026 season best1:59.72Apr 11, 2026 · GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile4:13.38
Last competitionAl Owens ClassicApr 11, 2026 · 1:59.72
Al Owens Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:55.81, Mile 4:13.38, 2026 season best 1:59.72 (Apr 11, 2026, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA)) · Last competition: Al Owens Classic, Apr 11, 2026, 1:59.72

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorKS 20251:55.70921 pts–
800mMI 2026Kenya 800 m all-time list1:59.72768 pts–
1500mKS 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:59.46861 pts–
MileIndoorKS 20254:13.38964 pts–
3000mIndoorKS 20258:32.46893 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorAR 20251:55.81918 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:59.72–Apr 11, 2026Al Owens Classic
20261500m 4:05.65–Apr 11, 2026Al Owens Classic
2025800m Indoor1:55.70–Feb 15, 202510th Annual Russ Jewett Indoor Gorilla Classic, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:55.81–Feb 21, 2025Arkansas Qualifier
20251500m 3:59.46–Apr 17, 2025Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2025Mile Indoor4:13.38–Jan 25, 2025NAIA / JUCO Challenge, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:17.80–Mar 8, 2025NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
20254x800Metre 7:34.82–May 15, 2025NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Festus Kurgat's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:55.81, set on Feb 21, 2025 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).

Festus Kurgat competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and Mile.

2026 season best: 1:59.72, set on Apr 11, 2026 in GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI (USA). Last competition: Al Owens Classic on Apr 11, 2026, 1:59.72.