Julius Ruto

Julius Ruto

Born
Dec 26, 1971 (54 years old)
Events
Marathon · 25 Kilometres Road

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.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:10
2008 season best28:59Apr 6, 2008 · Brunssum
Personal best · 25 Kilometres Road1:15:52

As of Nov 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiHastings 1998Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:05:24979 pts–
10KilometrBrunssum 200828:59–
10MilesRoaPortsmouth 199848:40–
25KilometrBerlin 19981:15:52–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200810Kilometr 28:59–Apr 6, 2008Brunssum (NED)
2006Marathon 2:16:49–Oct 29, 2006Frankfurt (GER)
2003Marathon 2:13:03–Oct 26, 2003Frankfurt (GER)
2001Marathon 2:24:44–Nov 4, 2001Athina (GRE)
2000Marathon 2:13:14–Dec 3, 2000Milano (ITA)
1999Marathon 2:08:10–Apr 4, 1999Paris (FRA)
199810MilesRoa 48:40–Sep 13, 1998Portsmouth (GBR)
1998Semi 1:05:24–Mar 15, 1998Hastings (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Julius Ruto competes in the Marathon and 25 Kilometres Road.

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