James Mwangi Macharia

James Mwangi Macharia

KenyaKenya
Born
Jun 23, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

James Mwangi Macharia is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 23, 1984. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:52.56 in the 800m, 3:40.29 in the 1500m, 7:56.19 in the 3000m, 13:14.00 in the 5000m and 27:38.24 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:38.24
#517 all-time
2018 season best13:18.73May 5, 2018 · Nobeoka
2018 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:34
#576 all-time

As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 27:38.24 (#517 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:34 (#576 all-time), 2018 season best 13:18.73 (May 5, 2018, Nobeoka (JPN)) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNaka 20021:52.56955 pts–
1500mTokyo 20053:40.291,103 pts–
3000mKumamoto 20047:56.191,079 pts–
5000mHiroshima 200513:14.001,159 pts#568
10000mHachioji 201627:38.241,166 pts#517
SemiRotterdam 20081:00:341,164 pts#576

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20185000m 13:18.73–May 5, 2018Nobeoka (JPN)
201710000m 27:51.61–Nov 25, 2017Hosei University Stadium, Machida (JPN)
201710MilesRoa 47:00–Dec 3, 2017Kosa (JPN)
2017Semi 1:06:11–Nov 12, 2017–
201610000m 27:38.24–Nov 26, 2016Hachioji (JPN)
20155000m 13:25.46–Apr 18, 2015–
201510000m 28:20.21–Apr 26, 2015Hachioji (JPN)
20145000m 13:16.06–May 10, 2014–
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James Mwangi Macharia's 10 000 m personal best is 27:38.24, set on Nov 26, 2016 in Hachioji (JPN), #517 on the all-time list.

James Mwangi Macharia competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2018 season best: 13:18.73, set on May 5, 2018 in Nobeoka (JPN).