James Gitahi Rungaru
- Born
- Jan 14, 1993 (33 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 10 000 m
James Gitahi Rungaru is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 14, 1993. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:27.71 in the 5000m, 27:22.53 in the 10000m, 59:37 in the Semi, 2:08:21 in the Marathon and 13:57 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Half Marathon59:37
2024 season best1:04:35Jun 2, 2024 · Riverbend Park, Launceston
Personal best · 10 000 m27:22.53
Last competitionMcGrath Launceston Running Festival - Think Big Half MarathonJun 2, 2024 · 1:04:35
As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 59:37 (#184 all-time), 10 000 m 27:22.53 (#252 all-time), 2024 season best 1:04:35 (Jun 2, 2024, Riverbend Park, Launceston (AUS)) · Last competition: McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Think Big Half Marathon, Jun 2, 2024, 1:04:35 · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Semi | 1:04:35 | – | Jun 2, 2024 | McGrath Launceston Running Festival - Think Big Half Marathon |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:50.51 | – | Oct 22, 2022 | Athletics Stadium, Konosu (JPN) |
| 2022 | 5Kilometre | 13:57 | – | Nov 12, 2022 | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2022 | 10000m | 28:29.85 | – | Oct 8, 2022 | Hoshigadai Stadium, Tajimi (JPN) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:02:15 | – | Feb 13, 2022 | Yamaguchi (JPN) |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:08:21 | – | Dec 4, 2022 | Fukuoka International Marathon |
| 2021 | 10000m | 29:30.02 | – | Oct 8, 2021 | Tajimi (JPN) |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:01:39 | – | Feb 14, 2021 | Yamaguchi (JPN) |