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Genoveva Jelagat Kigen

Genoveva Jelagat Kigen

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Birth dateAug 9, 1980
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Genoveva Jelagat Kigen is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on August 9, 1980. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 15:55.14 in the 5000m, 1:09:42 in the Semi, 2:31:37 in the Marathon, 10:22.7h in the 3000mSt and 15:41= in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:09:42
#713 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
32:05
2025 season best
1:24:58
May 18, 2025 · Zapopán (MEX)
2025 season best
Last competition
21k Medio Maratón Internacional Zapopan
May 18, 2025 · 1:24:58
21k Medio Maratón Internacional Zapopan
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Half Marathon 1:09:42 (#713 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 32:05, 2025 season best 1:24:58 (May 18, 2025, Zapopán (MEX)) · Last competition: 21k Medio Maratón Internacional Zapopan, May 18, 2025, 1:24:58 · 46 years old

PB

Personal bests

15:55.14
1:09:42
#713 all-time
2:31:37
10:22.7HT
5Kilometre
15:41=
15Kilometr
52:24
10Kilometr
32:05
12Kilometr
39:30
25Kilometr
1:24:53

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Semi
1:24:58-May 18, 2025
↓
21k Medio Maratón Internacional Zapopan
2024
10Kilometr
37:11-Nov 10, 2024
↓
10K International Marathon.TV Road Race
2023
10Kilometr
37:09-Nov 12, 2023
↓
10K International Road Race
2023
Semi
1:21:53-Sep 3, 2023
↓
Medio Maraton Atlas, Guadalajara
2023
Marathon
2:49:40-Dec 10, 2023
↓
57 Maraton Baja California
2018
Marathon
2:56:21-Dec 2, 2018
↓
Mazatlán Gran Maratón Pacifico
2017
Semi
1:20:30-Jan 15, 2017
↓
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2017
Marathon
2:48:27-Oct 22, 2017
↓
Ciudad Juárez (MEX)
2016
Semi
1:17:44-Jan 17, 2016
↓
Boca del Rio (MEX)
2016
Marathon
2:47:30-Aug 28, 2016
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2015
Semi
1:16:04-Nov 22, 2015
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2015
Marathon
2:52:13-Aug 30, 2015
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2012
10Kilometr
32:14-Apr 7, 2012
↓
New Orleans, LA (USA)
2012
12Kilometr
39:55-May 6, 2012
↓
Spokane, WA (USA)
2012
15Kilometr
53:57-Apr 15, 2012
↑
Cuenca (ECU)
2012
Semi
1:13:16-Feb 19, 2012
↓
Guadalajara (MEX)
2012
Marathon
2:31:37-Mar 4, 2012
↓
Torreón (MEX)
2011
5Kilometre
16:07-Dec 3, 2011
↓
Mazatlán (MEX)
2011
Semi
1:13:24-Oct 9, 2011
↓
Chihuahua (MEX)
2010
10Kilometr
32:05-Oct 11, 2010
↓
Boston, MA (USA)
2010
15Kilometr
55:33-Jun 13, 2010
↑
Quito (ECU)
2010
Semi
1:10:26-Nov 28, 2010
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2010
25Kilometr
1:24:53-May 8, 2010
↑
Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
2009
5Kilometre
15:41-May 30, 2009
↓
Albany, NY (USA)
2009
10Kilometr
32:12-Oct 12, 2009
↓
Boston, MA (USA)
2009
12Kilometr
39:30-May 3, 2009
↓
Spokane, WA (USA)
2009
15Kilometr
52:24-Apr 19, 2009
↑
Cuenca (ECU)
2009
Semi
1:10:26-Nov 22, 2009
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2009
25Kilometr
1:27:16-May 9, 2009
↑
Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
2008
5Kilometre
15:41-Apr 6, 2008
↓
Carlsbad, CA (USA)
2008
10Kilometr
32:11-Mar 22, 2008
↓
Mobile, AL (USA)
2008
Semi
1:11:27-Nov 23, 2008
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2007
5000m
16:18.72-May 5, 2007
↓
Xalapa (MEX)
2007
10Kilometr
33:41-May 20, 2007
↓
Santos (BRA)
2007
15Kilometr
54:49-Jun 3, 2007
↑
Quito (ECU)
2007
Semi
1:14:09-Feb 4, 2007
↓
Guadalajara (MEX)
2006
5Kilometre
15:41-Dec 2, 2006
↓
Mazatlán (MEX)
2006
5000m
15:55.14-May 13, 2006
↓
Xalapa (MEX)
2006
10Kilometr
32:27-Oct 22, 2006
↓
Torreón (MEX)
2006
Semi
1:09:42-Oct 29, 2006
↓
Chihuahua (MEX)
2005
3000mSt
10:06.0-Jun 18, 2005-Nairobi (KEN)
2005
10Kilometr
33:51-Feb 20, 2005
↓
Leucate (FRA)
2005
Semi
1:10:22-Dec 3, 2005
↓
Mazatlán (MEX)
2004
10Kilometr
33:36-Dec 12, 2004
↓
Issy-les-Moulineaux (FRA)
2004
15Kilometr
58:33-May 1, 2004
↑
Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2004
Semi
1:15:22-Oct 17, 2004
↓
Niort (FRA)
2003
10Kilometr
33:50-Nov 2, 2003
↓
Paris (FRA)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:24:58-May 1821k Medio Maratón Internacional Zapopan

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
37:11-Nov 1010K International Marathon.TV Road Race

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:49:40-Dec 1057 Maraton Baja California
10Kilometr
37:09-Nov 1210K International Road Race
Semi
1:21:43-Oct 22Medio Maratón Internacional de Juárez
Semi
1:21:53-Sep 3Medio Maraton Atlas, Guadalajara

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:56:21-Dec 2Mazatlán Gran Maratón Pacifico

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:48:27-Oct 22Ciudad Juárez Marathon, Ciudad Juárez
Semi
1:20:30-Jan 15Boca del Rio Medio Maratón Puerto de Veracruz, Boca del Rio

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:47:30-Aug 28Ciudad de México Marathon, Ciudad de México
Semi
1:17:44-Jan 17Boca del Rio Medio Maratón Puerto de Veracruz, Boca del Rio

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:04-Nov 22Monterrey 21K Nuevo Leon, Monterrey
Marathon
2:52:13-Aug 30Ciudad de México Marathon, Ciudad de México
Semi
1:17:33-Jan 18Boca del Rio Medio Maratón Puerto de Veracruz, Boca del Rio

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
12Kilometr
39:55-May 6Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane, WA
15Kilometr
53:57-Apr 15Cuenca 15 km, Cuenca
10Kilometr
32:14-Apr 7New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
Marathon
2:31:37-Mar 4Torreón Maratón Lala, Torreón
Semi
1:13:16-Feb 19Guadalajara Half Marathon, Guadalajara
10Kilometr
34:04-Feb 4Edinburg All-America City 10K, Edinburg, TX

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
16:07-Dec 3Gran Pacifico 5 km, Mazatlán
Semi
1:13:24-Oct 9Chihuahua Oxxo 21K, Chihuahua

2010

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:26-Nov 28Monterrey 21K de Nuevo León, Monterrey
Semi
1:11:16-Oct 17Chihuahua Oxxo 21K, Chihuahua
10Kilometr
32:05-Oct 11Boston Tufts 10K, Boston, MA
Semi
1:13:36-Sep 5Zapopan Medio Maraton Atlas, Zapopán
Semi
1:14:44-Aug 15Monclova 21K Con Espiritu de Acero, Monclova
Semi
1:11:37-Jul 11Tijuana Medio Maratón Bicentenario, Tijuana
10Kilometr
32:28-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
15Kilometr
55:33-Jun 13Quito Ultimas Noticias, Quito
Semi
1:13:31-Jun 6Saltillo 21K Coahuila, Saltillo
Semi
1:18:40-May 16Coban Medio Maratón International de Coban, Coban
25Kilometr
1:24:53-May 8Grand Rapids Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
10Kilometr
34:32-Apr 24Boca del Rio Carrera del Golfo 10K, Boca del Rio
10Kilometr
33:27-Apr 3New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
Semi
1:15:59-Mar 21New York City Half Marathon, New York, NY
Semi
1:21:21-Feb 19Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2009

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
15:44-Dec 5Gran Pacífico 5 km, Mazatlán
5Kilometre
15:49-Nov 26San José Synaptics Elite 5-K, San José
Semi
1:10:26-Nov 22Monterrey Half Marathon, Monterrey
Semi
1:11:20-Oct 25Chihuahua Half Marathon, Chihuahua
10Kilometr
32:12-Oct 12Boston Tufts 10K, Boston, MA
Semi
1:14:06-Sep 13Medellín Medio Maratón, Medellín
Semi
1:13:51-Sep 6Zapopan Medio Maraton Atlas, Zapopán
Semi
1:15:42-Jun 28Coban Medio Maratón International de Coban, Coban
Semi
1:16:07-Jun 21Ciudad de México Carrera del Día del Padre, Ciudad de México
Semi
1:13:35-Jun 14Coahuila Half Marathon, Coahuila
15Kilometr
52:50-Jun 7Quito Últimas Noticias 15K, Quito
5Kilometre
15:41-May 30Freihofer's Run for Women, Albany, NY
25Kilometr
1:27:16-May 9Grand Rapids Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Genoveva Jelagat Kigen's Half Marathon personal best?

Genoveva Jelagat Kigen's Half Marathon personal best is 1:09:42, set on Oct 29, 2006 in Chihuahua (MEX), #713 on the all-time list.

Which events does Genoveva Jelagat Kigen compete in?

Genoveva Jelagat Kigen competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Genoveva Jelagat Kigen perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:24:58, set on May 18, 2025 in Zapopán (MEX). Last competition: 21k Medio Maratón Internacional Zapopan on May 18, 2025, 1:24:58.