Jenna Challenor
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jul 6, 1981 (45 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Jenna Challenor is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on July 6, 1981. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.
Her personal bests include 16:49.95 in the 5000m, 1:14:20 in the Semi, 2:36:50 in the Marathon, 56:24 in the 15Kilometr and 34:25 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Marathon2:36:50
2026 season best38:15Jul 12, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:14:20
Last competitionABSA Run Yor City 10kmJul 12, 2026 · 38:15
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:36:50, Half Marathon 1:14:20, 2026 season best 38:15 (Jul 12, 2026) · Last competition: ABSA Run Yor City 10km, Jul 12, 2026, 38:15 · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrDurban 200856:24–
10KilometrCape Town 201734:25–
12KilometrCape Town 201744:10–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 38:15 | – | Jul 12, 2026 | ABSA Run Yor City 10km |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:51:24 | – | Feb 16, 2025 | Peninsula Marathon incorporating ASA Marathon Championships |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:52:56 | – | Apr 28, 2024 | Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch. |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 34:57 | – | Jun 26, 2022 | Durban (RSA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:19:40 | – | Jun 5, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:58:19 | – | Jul 3, 2022 | Durban (RSA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 16:49.95 | – | Mar 28, 2021 | Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA) |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:16:17 | – | May 1, 2021 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |