Joash Ruto

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Aug 15, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Joash Ruto is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 15, 2006. He competes primarily in the Mile, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 4:00.67 in the Mile, 4:00.67 in the Mile, 7:48.15 in the 3000m, 13:39.71 in the 5000m and 8:20.47 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:20.47
#387 all-time
2026 season best8:25.14Jun 12, 2026 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:48.15
Last competitionKenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, NairobiJun 20, 2026 · 8:36.36
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.47 (#387 all-time), 3000 m 7:48.15, 2026 season best 8:25.14 (Jun 12, 2026, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 20, 2026, 8:36.36 · 20 years old

NCAA all-time #19 in 3000 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIA 2026Kenya Mile all-time list4:00.671,067 pts–#174
MileIndoorIA 20264:00.671,121 pts–#224
3000mIndoorWA 20267:48.151,151 pts–#108
5000mKS 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:39.711,069 pts––
3000mStOR 2025Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:20.471,165 pts#387#328
3000m-short-trackIndoorAR 20257:55.561,105 pts–#114

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:00.67–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
2026Mile 4:00.67–Jan 23, 2026Cyclone Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:00.67–Jan 23, 2026–
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:48.15–Feb 13, 2026–
20263000m Indoor7:48.15–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20263000mSt 8:25.14–Jun 12, 2026NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:46.14–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 14:00.76–May 16, 2026Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joash Ruto's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:20.47, set on Jun 13, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #387 on the all-time list.

Joash Ruto competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 8:25.14, set on Jun 12, 2026 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 20, 2026, 8:36.36.