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Julius Ruto

Julius Ruto

KENMen

Birth dateDec 26, 1971

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Julius Ruto is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 26, 1971. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:05:24 in the Semi, 2:08:10 in the Marathon, 28:59 in the 10Kilometr, 48:40 in the 10MilesRoa and 1:15:52 in the 25Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

Marathon

2:08:10

25 Kilometres Road

1:15:52

2008 season best

28:59

Apr 6, 2008 · Brunssum (NED)

2008 season best

Age

54 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:10 (#796 all-time), 25 Kilometres Road 1:15:52, 2008 season best 28:59 (Apr 6, 2008, Brunssum (NED)) · 54 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:05:24

2:08:10

28:59

48:40

1:15:52

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2008	10Kilometr	28:59	-	Apr 6, 2008	-	Brunssum (NED)
2006	Marathon	2:16:49	-	Oct 29, 2006	↓	Frankfurt (GER)
2003	Marathon	2:13:03	-	Oct 26, 2003	↓	Frankfurt (GER)
2001	Marathon	2:24:44	-	Nov 4, 2001	↓	Athina (GRE)
2000	Marathon	2:13:14	-	Dec 3, 2000	↓	Milano (ITA)
1999	Marathon	2:08:10	-	Apr 4, 1999	↓	Paris (FRA)
1998	10MilesRoa	48:40	-	Sep 13, 1998	-	Portsmouth (GBR)
1998	Semi	1:05:24	-	Mar 15, 1998	↑	Hastings (GBR)
1998	25Kilometr	1:15:52	-	May 3, 1998	-	Berlin (GER)
1998	Marathon	2:10:46	-	Nov 29, 1998	↓	San Sebastián (ESP)
1995	Semi	1:06:40	-	Oct 1, 1995	↑	Belfort IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Julius Ruto's Marathon personal best?

Julius Ruto's Marathon personal best is 2:08:10, set on Apr 4, 1999 in Paris (FRA), #796 on the all-time list.

Which events does Julius Ruto compete in?

Julius Ruto competes in the Marathon and 25 Kilometres Road.

How did Julius Ruto perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 28:59, set on Apr 6, 2008 in Brunssum (NED).