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James Matelong

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James Matelong is a Kenya long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:56.33 in the 5000m, 27:54.0h in the 10000m, 1:00:50 in the Semi, 9:10.61 in the 3000mSt and 28:14 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:00:50
10 000 m
27:54.0h
2026 season best
1:03:03
May 10, 2026
Last competition
Bangsaen10, Chon Buri
Sep 13, 2026 · 28:45

As of Sep 16, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:50 (#738 all-time), 10 000 m 27:54.0h, 2026 season best 1:03:03 (May 10, 2026) · Last competition: Bangsaen10, Chon Buri, Sep 13, 2026, 28:45

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
28:45-Sep 13, 2026
Bangsaen10, Chon Buri
2026
Semi
1:03:03-May 10, 2026
Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
2025
10000m
27:54.0h-Jun 21, 2025
The Lightning 10.000
2025
10Kilometr
28:14-Apr 19, 2025
Paderborner Osterlauf
2025
CrossCount
31:25-Feb 22, 2025
Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
10MilesRoa
46:26-Sep 21, 2025-Dam tot Damloop
2025
Semi
1:00:50-May 4, 2025
Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
2024
10000m
29:06.64-May 22, 2024
Kenyan Championships
2024
CrossCount
32:05-Feb 3, 2024
Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2023
5000m
13:56.33-Apr 29, 2023-6th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
2023
10000m
28:41.25-Jun 23, 2023
Kenyan Championships
2006
10Kilometr
29:30-Sep 23, 2006
Wierden (NED)
2006
Semi
1:04:46-Oct 8, 2006
Eindhoven (NED)
2004
3000mSt
9:10.61-Jun 11, 2004-Kapsabet (KEN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:45-Sep 13Bangsaen10, Chon Buri
Semi
1:03:03-May 10Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
Semi
1:03:59-Mar 8EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

2025

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:59-Oct 12The Great 10K, Berlin
10MilesRoa
46:26-Sep 21Dam tot Damloop
Semi
1:04:26-Jun 2931. hella Hamburg Half Marathon, Hamburg
10000m
27:54.0HT-Jun 21The Lightning 10.000
10000m
27:54.0HT-Jun 21The Lightning 10.000
Semi
1:00:50-May 4Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
10Kilometr
28:14-Apr 19Paderborner Osterlauf
CrossCount
31:25-Feb 22Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:06.64-May 22Kenyan Championships
CrossCount
32:05-Feb 3Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:41.25-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
5000m
14:09.01-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
5000m
13:56.33-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
5000m
14:09.01-Apr 276th AK Track and Field weekend Meet

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:46-Oct 8Eindhoven Half Marathon, Eindhoven
10Kilometr
29:30-Sep 23Wierden Wiezo Run, Wierden

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:10.61-Jun 11Kapsabet Weekend Meeting, Kapsabet

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Matelong's Half Marathon personal best?

James Matelong's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:50, set on May 4, 2025 in Mainz (GER), #738 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Matelong compete in?

James Matelong competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did James Matelong perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:03:03, set on May 10, 2026. Last competition: Bangsaen10, Chon Buri on Sep 13, 2026, 28:45.