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James Rotich

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James Rotich

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Birth dateDec 22, 1978

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James Rotich is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 22, 1978. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 29:21.8h in the 10000m, 1:01:48 in the Semi, 2:07:12 in the Marathon, 46:54 in the 15Kilometr and 28:28 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

Marathon

2:07:12

Half Marathon

1:01:48

2014 season best

1:08:58

Sep 14, 2014 · Medellín (COL)

2014 season best

Age

47 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:07:12 (#505 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:48, 2014 season best 1:08:58 (Sep 14, 2014, Medellín (COL)) · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

29:21.8HT

1:01:48

2:07:12

46:54

28:28

46:50

59:07

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2014	Semi	1:08:58	-	Sep 14, 2014	↓	Medellín (COL)
2013	Marathon	2:19:57	-	May 6, 2013	↓	Belfast (GBR)
2012	10Kilometr	31:19	-	Nov 25, 2012	↓	Medellín (COL)
2012	15Kilometr	46:55	-	Dec 2, 2012	↓	Tumaco (COL)
2012	Semi	1:07:40	-	Sep 9, 2012	↓	Medellín (COL)
2012	Marathon	2:16:42	-	Nov 11, 2012	↓	Beirut (LBN)
2011	Semi	1:05:36	-	Sep 11, 2011	↓	Buenos Aires Half Marathon
2011	Marathon	2:13:16	-	Nov 27, 2011	↓	Beirut (LBN)
2010	Semi	1:01:59	-	Feb 7, 2010	↓	Eldoret (KEN)
2010	Marathon	2:12:16	-	Apr 11, 2010	↓	Paris (FRA)
2009	Semi	1:01:48	-	Sep 5, 2009	↓	Lille (FRA)
2009	Marathon	2:09:33	-	Oct 11, 2009	↓	Eindhoven (NED)
2008	Semi	1:02:19	-	Sep 14, 2008	↓	Rotterdam (NED)
2008	Marathon	2:10:04	-	Oct 19, 2008	↓	Amsterdam (NED)
2007	10Kilometr	30:13	-	Nov 4, 2007	↓	Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2007	10MilesRoa	46:50	-	Sep 23, 2007	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2007	15Kilometr	46:54	-	Jan 7, 2007	↓	Girardot (COL)
2007	Semi	1:08:14	-	Sep 1, 2007	↓	Maracaibo (VEN)
2007	Marathon	2:07:12	-	Oct 21, 2007	↓	Amsterdam (NED)
2006	Semi	1:02:23	-	Sep 24, 2006	↓	Udine (ITA)
2006	Marathon	2:09:25	-	Apr 23, 2006	↓	Hamburg (GER)
2005	10MilesRoa	50:34	-	Aug 7, 2005	↑	Vitoria (ESP)
2005	20Kilometr	59:07	-	Mar 6, 2005	-	Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2005	Semi	1:02:28	-	Oct 2, 2005	↓	Breda (NED)
2005	Marathon	2:11:57	-	Nov 6, 2005	↓	Seoul (KOR)
2004	10Kilometr	28:28	-	Jun 5, 2004	↓	Groesbeek (NED)
2004	10000m	29:21.8h	-	May 8, 2004	-	Eldoret (KEN)
2004	10MilesRoa	47:04	-	Jun 12, 2004	↑	Lelystad (NED)
2004	Semi	1:06:40	-	Aug 22, 2004	↓	Klagenfurt (AUT)
2004	Marathon	2:10:22	-	Sep 12, 2004	↓	Köln (GER)
2003	10Kilometr	29:30	-	Aug 27, 2003	↓	Port Elizabeth (RSA)

2014

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:58	-	Sep 14	Medellín Half Marathon, Medellín

2013

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:19:57	-	May 6	Belfast City Marathon, Belfast

2012

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	46:55	-	Dec 2	Tumaco
10Kilometr	31:19	-	Nov 25	Medellín Carrera Protección, Medellín
Marathon	2:16:42	-	Nov 11	Beirut BLOM Marathon, Beirut
Semi	1:07:40	-	Sep 9	Medellín Half Marathon, Medellín
Marathon	2:17:17	-	Apr 22	Zürich Marathon, Zürich

2011

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:13:16	-	Nov 27	Beirut BLOM Marathon, Beirut
Semi	1:05:36	-	Sep 11	Buenos Aires Half Marathon

2010

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:16:27	-	Oct 31	Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Semi	1:03:46	-	Sep 26	Remich Route de Vin Semi-Marathon, Remich
Marathon	2:12:16	-	Apr 11	Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi	1:03:20	-	Mar 7	Paris Half Marathon, Paris
Semi	1:01:59	-	Feb 7	Eldoret Discovery Half Marathon, Eldoret

2009

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:09:33	-	Oct 11	Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Semi	1:01:48	-	Sep 5	Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Marathon	2:19:18	-	Mar 14	Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2008

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:10:04	-	Oct 19	Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Semi	1:02:19	-	Sep 14	Rotterdam Half Marathon, Rotterdam
Marathon	2:10:23	-	Apr 6	Paris Marathon, Paris

2007

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:13	-	Nov 4	Rio de Janeiro Nextel Cidade Maravelhosa, Rio de Janeiro
Marathon	2:07:12	-	Oct 21	Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
10MilesRoa	46:50	-	Sep 23	Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
Semi	1:08:14	-	Sep 1	Maracaibo Internacional Ciudad de Maracaibo, Maracaibo
Marathon	2:09:29	-	Apr 29	Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
15Kilometr	46:54	-	Jan 7	15 km, Girardot

2006

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:13:35	-	Nov 5	Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Semi	1:02:23	-	Sep 24	Udine Half Marathon, Udine
Semi	1:07:37	-	Sep 10	Medellín Internacional Half Marathon, Medellín
Marathon	2:09:25	-	Apr 23	Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2005

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:11:57	-	Nov 6	Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Semi	1:02:28	-	Oct 2	Breda Singelloop, Breda
Semi	1:06:10	-	Aug 14	Rio de Janeiro Half Marathon, Rio de Janeiro
10MilesRoa	50:34	-	Aug 7	Vitoria 10 Milhas Garoto, Vitoria
Marathon	2:17:15	-	Apr 10	Rotterdam Marathon
20Kilometr	59:07	-	Mar 6	Alphen aan den Rijn

2004

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	30:23	-	Oct 31	Bethune
10Kilometr	30:02	-	Oct 17	Tourcoing 10km, Tourcoing
Marathon	2:10:22	-	Sep 12	Köln Marathon, Köln
Semi	1:06:40	-	Aug 22	Klagenfurt Half Marathon, Klagenfurt
10Kilometr	30:05	-	Aug 1	Berlin City-Nacht, Berlin
10Kilometr	28:35	-	Jun 26	Appingedam Stadsloop, Appingedam
10MilesRoa	47:04	-	Jun 12	Lelystad Bedrijvenloop, Lelystad
10Kilometr	28:28	-	Jun 5	Groesbeek Zwitserloot Dak Run, Groesbeek
10000m	29:21.8HT	-	May 8	Eldoret AK Weekend Meeting, Eldoret

2003

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:30	-	Aug 27	Port Elizabeth

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Rotich's Marathon personal best?

James Rotich's Marathon personal best is 2:07:12, set on Oct 21, 2007 in Amsterdam (NED), #505 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Rotich compete in?

James Rotich competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did James Rotich perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 1:08:58, set on Sep 14, 2014 in Medellín (COL).