James Matelong

KenyaKenyaActive
Events
Half Marathon · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:50
#738 all-time
2026 season best1:03:03May 10, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m27:54.0h
Last competition32. hella Hamburg Half MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 1:03:08
32. hella Hamburg Half Marathon

As of Nov 7, 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: 32. hella Hamburg Half Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 1:03:08

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mNairobi 2023Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:56.331,012 pts––
10000mMarburg 2025Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:54.0h1,142 pts––
SemiMainz 2025Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:501,153 pts#738#913
3000mStKapsabet 2004Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:10.61951 pts––
10KilometrPaderborn 202528:14–#165
10MilesRoaAmsterdam 202546:26––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 28:05–Oct 11, 2026The Great 10K
2026Semi 1:03:03–May 10, 2026Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
202510000m 27:54.0h–Jun 21, 2025The Lightning 10.000
202510Kilometr 28:14–Apr 19, 2025Paderborner Osterlauf
2025CrossCount 31:25–Feb 22, 2025Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
202510MilesRoa 46:26–Sep 21, 2025Dam tot Damloop
2025Semi 1:00:50–May 4, 2025Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
202410000m 29:06.64–May 22, 2024Kenyan Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

2026 season best: 1:03:03, set on May 10, 2026. Last competition: 32. hella Hamburg Half Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 1:03:08.