James Kamau Kariuki

James Kamau Kariuki

KenyaKenya
Born
Jan 18, 1972 (54 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

James Kamau Kariuki is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 18, 1972. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:46.96 in the 3000m, 13:17.78 in the 5000m, 27:31.10 in the 10000m, 1:02:55 in the Semi and 2:11:14 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:31.10
#390 all-time
2019 season best2:28:48Oct 27, 2019 · Nairobi
2019 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:17.78
#754 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:31.10 (#390 all-time), 5000 m 13:17.78 (#754 all-time), 2019 season best 2:28:48 (Oct 27, 2019, Nairobi (KEN)) · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mBratislava 1995Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:46.961,134 pts–
5000mBerlin 1994Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:17.781,146 pts#754
10000mFukuroi 2005Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:31.101,177 pts#390
SemiSouth Shields 1992Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:551,072 pts–
MarathonIL 1999Kenya Marathon all-time list2:11:141,108 pts–
15KilometrFL 199843:33–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019Marathon 2:28:48–Oct 27, 2019Nairobi (KEN)
200510000m 27:31.10–Oct 22, 2005Fukuroi (JPN)
2004Semi 1:06:07–Jan 11, 2004San Bartolomeo (ITA)
200310Kilometr 30:13–Nov 23, 2003Milano (ITA)
2003Marathon 2:17:17–Mar 16, 2003Barcelona (ESP)
200010Kilometr 30:14–Apr 14, 2000New Orleans, LA (USA)
200010MilesRoa 48:13–Apr 9, 2000Washington, DC (USA)
2000Semi 1:04:15–Sep 17, 2000Philadelphia, PA (USA)
FAQ

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James Kamau Kariuki's 10 000 m personal best is 27:31.10, set on Oct 22, 2005 in Fukuroi (JPN), #390 on the all-time list.

James Kamau Kariuki competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2019 season best: 2:28:48, set on Oct 27, 2019 in Nairobi (KEN).