James Gikunga Karanja

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

DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiKrabi 2022Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:07:03920 pts–
MarathonSingapore 2019Kenya Marathon all-time list2:34:24732 pts–
10KilometrBangkok 202029:20–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202310Kilometr 32:30–Aug 27, 2023Songkhla International Half Marathon
2022Semi 1:07:03–Sep 18, 2022Krabi Half Marathon, Krabi
202230Kilometr 1:42:13–Sep 25, 2022–
202010Kilometr 29:20–Feb 2, 202010 km
201910Kilometr 30:19–Nov 17, 2019Magelang (INA)
2019Marathon 2:34:24–Nov 30, 2019Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore
201810Kilometr 30:26–Sep 9, 2018Bali (INA)
2018Semi 1:08:22–Dec 2, 2018Macao Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Gikunga Karanja's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 29:20, set on Feb 2, 2020 in Bangkok (THA).

James Gikunga Karanja competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

2023 season best: 32:30, set on Aug 27, 2023 in Songkhla (THA). Last competition: Jakarta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct 22, 2023, DQ.