James Maregu

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jul 22, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

James Maregu is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 22, 1984. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 15:10.38 in the 5000m, 1:07:48 in the Semi, 2:16:44 in the Marathon and 30:10 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:16:44
2026 season best32:06Mar 15, 2026 · Macao
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:10
Last competitionSands China Macao International 10KMar 15, 2026 · 32:06

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:16:44, 10 Kilometres Road 30:10, 2026 season best 32:06 (Mar 15, 2026, Macao (MAC)) · Last competition: Sands China Macao International 10K, Mar 15, 2026, 32:06 · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:10.38779 pts–
SemiPenang 2013Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:07:48893 pts–
MarathonSalzburg 2012Kenya Marathon all-time list2:16:441,012 pts–
10KilometrBali 201430:10–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 32:06–Mar 15, 2026Sands China Macao International 10K
20255000m 15:10.38–Jun 26, 2025Kenyan Championships
2025Marathon 2:22:12–Jan 12, 2025Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon, National Stadium, Kaohsiung
2024Semi 1:10:36–Sep 15, 2024Scenic Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:31:19–Aug 25, 2024Songkhla International Marathon
2023Semi 1:09:34–Oct 1, 2023Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Half Marathon & 10K, Kuala Lumpur
2023Marathon 2:22:41–Nov 26, 2023Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon, National Stadium, Kaohsiung
202210Kilometr 33:20–Oct 22, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

James Maregu's Marathon personal best is 2:16:44, set on May 6, 2012 in Salzburg (AUT).

James Maregu competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 32:06, set on Mar 15, 2026 in Macao (MAC). Last competition: Sands China Macao International 10K on Mar 15, 2026, 32:06.