Francis Abong

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 23, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 10 Kilometres Road

Francis Abong is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 23, 1996. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:46.8h in the 5000m, 27:37.68 in the 10000m, 1:03:08 in the Semi and 28:11 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:37.68
2026 season best28:11May 23, 2026 · Simostranda, Åmot
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road28:11
Last competition10K Belgrade Nike RunSep 5, 2026 · 28:39

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 27:37.68 (#512 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 28:11, 2026 season best 28:11 (May 23, 2026, Simostranda, Åmot (NOR)) · Last competition: 10K Belgrade Nike Run, Sep 5, 2026, 28:39 · 30 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mNairobi 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:46.8h1,045 pts––
10000mOR 2024Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:37.681,167 pts#512–
SemiValencia 2025Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:03:081,064 pts––
10KilometrÅmot 202628:11–#195

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 28:11–May 23, 2026Bjørndalenmila
20255000m 14:42.38–Jun 26, 2025Kenyan Championships
202510Kilometr 28:28–Oct 5, 2025tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Brasov
2025Semi 1:03:08–Oct 26, 2025Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
20245000m 13:46.8h–Jan 6, 20242nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
202410000m 27:37.68–May 25, 2024Prefontaine Classic
202410Kilometr 28:15–May 12, 2024ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Cape Town
2024CrossCount 30:08–Feb 3, 2024Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Francis Abong's 10 000 m personal best is 27:37.68, set on May 25, 2024 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #512 on the all-time list.

Francis Abong competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 28:11, set on May 23, 2026 in Simostranda, Åmot (NOR). Last competition: 10K Belgrade Nike Run on Sep 5, 2026, 28:39.