Janet Ruguru

Janet Ruguru

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 20, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Janet Ruguru is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 20, 1993. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 4:37.1h in the 1500m, 16:08.1h in the 5000m, 33:28.1h in the 10000m, 1:07:51 in the Semi and 2:23:00 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:23:00
#266 all-time
2026 season best2:26:41May 3, 2026 · Praha
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:07:51
#246 all-time
Last competitionMainova Frankfurt MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 2:27:36
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:23:00 (#266 all-time), Half Marathon 1:07:51 (#246 all-time), 2026 season best 2:26:41 (May 3, 2026, Praha (CZE)) · Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 2:27:36 · 33 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNairobi 2017Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:37.1h926 pts––
5000mNairobi 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:08.1h1,035 pts––
10000mNairobi 2022Kenya 10 000 m all-time list33:28.1h1,063 pts–#457
SemiKøbenhavn 2022Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:07:511,175 pts#246–
MarathonBeijing 2023Kenya Marathon all-time list2:23:001,184 pts#266#229
15KilometrKerzers 201851:09––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 34:24.07–May 27, 2026Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2026Marathon 2:26:41–May 3, 2026Vodafone Prague Marathon
2025CrossCount 37:09–Feb 8, 2025Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km
2025Semi 1:11:09–Sep 14, 2025Hyundai Porto Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:24:36–Apr 13, 2025Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
20245000m 16:08.1h–May 2, 2024AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
202410000m 34:03.7h–May 2, 2024AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
2024Marathon 2:30:34–Dec 8, 2024Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Janet Ruguru's Marathon personal best is 2:23:00, set on Oct 29, 2023 in Beijing (CHN), #266 on the all-time list.

Janet Ruguru competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:26:41, set on May 3, 2026 in Praha (CZE). Last competition: Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 2:27:36.