
James Gikunga Karanja
- Born
- Jul 10, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon
James Gikunga Karanja is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 10, 1997. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.
His personal bests include 1:07:03 in the Semi, 2:34:24 in the Marathon and 29:20 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road29:20
2023 season best32:30Aug 27, 2023 · Songkhla
Personal best · Half Marathon1:07:03
Last competitionJakarta Half Marathon, 10K & 5KOct 22, 2023 · DQ
As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 29:20, Half Marathon 1:07:03, 2023 season best 32:30 (Aug 27, 2023, Songkhla (THA)) · Last competition: Jakarta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Oct 22, 2023, DQ · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
10KilometrBangkok 202029:20–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 32:30 | – | Aug 27, 2023 | Songkhla International Half Marathon |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:07:03 | – | Sep 18, 2022 | Krabi Half Marathon, Krabi |
| 2022 | 30Kilometr | 1:42:13 | – | Sep 25, 2022 | – |
| 2020 | 10Kilometr | 29:20 | – | Feb 2, 2020 | 10 km |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 30:19 | – | Nov 17, 2019 | Magelang (INA) |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:34:24 | – | Nov 30, 2019 | Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 30:26 | – | Sep 9, 2018 | Bali (INA) |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:08:22 | – | Dec 2, 2018 | Macao Marathon |