Karen Kiratu

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Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Karen Kiratu is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 5:12.03 in the Mile, 10:18.27 in the 3000m, 10:25.80 in the 3000m, 17:36.48 in the 5000m and 37:19.89 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m37:19.89
2026 season best5:12.03Feb 7, 2026 · GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m17:36.48
Last competitionGVSU Extra Weekend MeetApr 25, 2026 · 17:45.69
GVSU Extra Weekend Meet

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 37:19.89, 5000 m 17:36.48, 2026 season best 5:12.03 (Feb 7, 2026, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, Apr 25, 2026, 17:45.69

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorMI 20265:12.03863 pts–
3000mIndoorMI 202610:18.27876 pts–
3000mTN 2025United States 3000 m all-time list10:25.80837 pts–
5000mMI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list17:36.48880 pts–
10000mKS 2025United States 10 000 m all-time list37:19.89875 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMI 202610:31.49837 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor5:12.03–Feb 7, 2026GVSU Mike Lints Alumni Open
20263000m Indoor10:18.27–Feb 20, 2026GVSU Tune-Up, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:31.49–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20263000m-short-track 10:31.49–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20265000m 17:36.48–Apr 3, 2026GVSU Early Meet
20265000m Indoor17:41.23–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
2025Mile Indoor5:18.96–Jan 18, 20252025 UW Preview/Mile City
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:20.83–Mar 8, 2025NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Karen Kiratu's 10 000 m personal best is 37:19.89, set on Apr 11, 2025 in Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS (USA).

Karen Kiratu competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 5:12.03, set on Feb 7, 2026 in GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (USA) (i). Last competition: GVSU Extra Weekend Meet on Apr 25, 2026, 17:45.69.