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John Hakizimana

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John Hakizimana

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Birth dateOct 26, 1996
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John Hakizimana is a Rwanda long-distance runner, born on October 26, 1996. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 29:23.53 in the 10000m, 1:01:35 in the Semi, 2:06:04 in the Marathon, 43:55 in the 15Kilometr and 30:49 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Rwanda.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:04
#844 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:35
2026 season best
2:06:04
Feb 1, 2026 · Dubai (UAE)
2026 season best
Last competition
Dubai Marathon
Feb 1, 2026 · 2:06:04
Dubai Marathon
Record
National record · Marathon 2:06:04
National record
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:06:04 (#844 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:35, 2026 season best 2:06:04 (Feb 1, 2026, Dubai (UAE)) · Last competition: Dubai Marathon, Feb 1, 2026, 2:06:04 · National record (Marathon) · 29 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:06:04-Feb 1, 2026
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Dubai Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:10:47-Nov 9, 2025
↑
Maratona di Ravenna Citta' D'Arte
2023
Semi
1:01:43-Apr 23, 2023
↑
Padova Half Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:08:18-Apr 2, 2023
↑
Milano Marathon, Milano
2022
15Kilometr
43:55-Nov 20, 2022-Nijmegen (NED)
2022
Semi
1:01:35-Oct 30, 2022
↑
Arezzo (ITA)
2022
Marathon
2:12:26-Dec 11, 2022
↑
Reggio Emilia (ITA)
2019
10000m
29:23.53-Apr 14, 2019
↑
Grosseto (ITA)
2019
Semi
1:08:01-Jun 16, 2019
↑
International Peace Half Marathon, Kigali
2019
Marathon
2:11:19-Oct 27, 2019
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CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
2018
10Kilometr
30:49-Sep 1, 2018-Alberobello Italian 10 km Road Running Championships
2018
Semi
1:02:26-Mar 24, 2018
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IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2018
Marathon
2:30:55-Nov 4, 2018
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Cannes Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes, Cannes
2017
Semi
1:06:20-Oct 14, 2017
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2016
Semi
1:09:21-May 22, 2016
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Kigali (RWA)
2015
10000m
32:00.09-Mar 6, 2015
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Addis Ababa (ETH)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:04-Feb 1Dubai Marathon

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:47-Nov 9Maratona di Ravenna Citta' D'Arte

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DQ-Aug 26World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
Semi
1:01:43-Apr 23Padova Half Marathon
Marathon
2:08:18-Apr 2Milano Marathon, Milano

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:56-Dec 18Maratonina della Città Murata - Memorial Lino Pasquale, Cittadella
Marathon
2:12:26-Dec 11Maratona di Reggio Emilia - Città del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia
Semi
1:03:34-Nov 27Mezza Maratona di Palmanova, Palmanova
15Kilometr
43:55-Nov 20NN Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
Semi
1:02:06-Nov 13Mezza Maratona di Ravenna Città d'Arte, Ravenna
Semi
1:01:35-Oct 30Maratonina Citta' di Arezzo, Arezzo
Semi
1:03:17-Oct 9Pisa Half Marathon, Pisa

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:19-Oct 27CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
Marathon
2:11:19-Oct 26CISM Military World Games, Five Rings Sports Center, Wuhan
Semi
1:08:01-Jun 16International Peace Half Marathon, Kigali
10000m
29:23.53-Apr 1410,000m Club Championships, Grosseto

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:55-Nov 4Cannes Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes, Cannes
Semi
1:03:58-Oct 21Foligno Half Marathon, Foligno
Semi
1:04:33-Sep 23Vinovo Half Marathon, Vinovo
10Kilometr
30:49-Sep 1Alberobello Italian 10 km Road Running Championships
Semi
1:02:26-Mar 24IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:20-Oct 14Dar-es-Salaam Half Marathon, Dar-es-Salaam
Semi
1:08:17-Aug 14Brazzaville Half Marathon, Brazzaville

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:21-May 22Kigali Peace Half Marathon, Kigali

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:00.09-Mar 6Addis Abeba African Junior Championships, Addis Ababa

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Hakizimana's Marathon personal best?

John Hakizimana's Marathon personal best is 2:06:04, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Dubai (UAE), #844 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Hakizimana compete in?

John Hakizimana competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did John Hakizimana perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:06:04, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Dubai (UAE). Last competition: Dubai Marathon on Feb 1, 2026, 2:06:04.