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Joyce Muthoni

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Joyce Muthoni

KENKENWomen
Birth dateApr 16, 1997
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Joyce Muthoni is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 16, 1997. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 10:02.99 in the 3000m, 15:41.5h in the 5000m, 33:48.88 in the 10000m, 1:14:41 in the Semi and 11:33.35 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
15:41.5h
Half Marathon
1:14:41
2026 season best
33:48.88
Jun 12, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
Aug 23, 2026 · 1:15:42
Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 5000 m 15:41.5h, Half Marathon 1:14:41, 2026 season best 33:48.88 (Jun 12, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km, Aug 23, 2026, 1:15:42 · 29 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10000m
33:48.88-Jun 12, 2026
↑
Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
2026
CrossCount
36:53-Feb 14, 2026
↓
Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2026
Semi
1:15:42-Aug 23, 2026
↑
Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km
2025
5000m
16:12.5h-Jun 11, 2025
↑
Kenya Defecnce Forces Track and Field Championships
2025
CrossCount
35:59-Feb 22, 2025
↓
Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
MountainCl
1:13:37-Sep 28, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2023
5000m
15:41.5h-Apr 29, 2023
↑
6th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
2023
CrossCount
35:58-Feb 4, 2023
↓
Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2022
5000m
17:38.83-Apr 20, 2022
↑
Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
Semi
1:14:41-Jun 26, 2022
↑
Hella Hamburg Half Marathon
2021
5000m
16:45.48-May 15, 2021
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
10000m
34:53.59-May 16, 2021
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2017
3000m
10:02.99-Jul 29, 2017-Andorf (AUT)
2017
Semi
1:20:47-Sep 17, 2017
↑
Krems (AUT)
2016
Semi
1:22:52-Feb 14, 2016
↑
Makassar (INA)
2014
3000mSt
11:33.35-Jun 25, 2014-Nairobi (KEN)

2026

3 performances

2023

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:49.99-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
5000m
15:41.5HT-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
5000m
15:41.5HT-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
CrossCount
35:58-Feb 4Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
CrossCount
35:04-Jan 21Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 10.0km

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:41-Jun 26Hella Hamburg Half Marathon
5000m
17:38.83-Apr 20KDF Ch., Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
Semi
1:13:23-Mar 27La Mezza di Torino, Torino
CrossCount
DNF-Feb 12Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:53.59-May 1641st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m
16:45.48-May 1541st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:20:47-Sep 17Krems Wachau Half Marathon, Krems
3000m
10:02.99-Jul 29Andorf Int. Josko Laufmeeting, Andorf

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:22:52-Feb 14Half Marathon, Makassar

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
11:33.35-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joyce Muthoni's 5000 m personal best?

Joyce Muthoni's 5000 m personal best is 15:41.5h, set on Apr 29, 2023 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Joyce Muthoni compete in?

Joyce Muthoni competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Joyce Muthoni perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 33:48.88, set on Jun 12, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Maybank Marathon - Half Marathon & 10km on Aug 23, 2026, 1:15:42.