Kartik Karkera

Kartik Karkera

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Born
Mar 17, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
1500 m · 25 Kilometres Road

Kartik Karkera is a India middle-distance runner, born on March 17, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:51.23 in the 800m, 3:43.69 in the 1500m, 8:20.90 in the 3000m, 8:19.47 in the 3000m and 14:09.49 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing India.

Personal best · 1500 m3:43.69
2026 season best3:49.36May 10, 2026 · Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
2026 season best
Personal best · 25 Kilometres Road1:16:48
Last competitionWorld Athletics Silver Level Continental TourAug 22, 2026 · 15:07.49
World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:43.69, 25 Kilometres Road 1:16:48, 2026 season best 3:49.36 (May 10, 2026, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (IND)) · Last competition: World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour, Aug 22, 2026, 15:07.49 · 29 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPune 2022India 800 m all-time list1:51.23992 pts–
1500mKochi 2025India 1500 m all-time list3:43.691,058 pts–
3000m2021India 3000 m all-time list8:20.90937 pts–
3000mIndoorYaroslavl 20228:19.47965 pts–
5000mChennai 2026India 5000 m all-time list14:09.49969 pts–
10000mNew Delhi 2026India 10 000 m all-time list30:08.94942 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:49.36–May 10, 2026Indian Open Athletics Series - 6
20265000m 14:09.49–May 10, 2026Indian Open Athletics Series - 6
202610000m 30:08.94–Apr 11, 2026Indian Athletics Series-3
2026Marathon 2:19:55–Jan 18, 2026Tata Mumbai Marathon
20251500m 3:43.69–Apr 21, 202528th National Federation Senior Athletics Championships 2025, Maharaja's College Grounds, Kochi
2025Semi 1:05:16–Oct 12, 2025Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
202525Kilometr 1:16:48–Dec 21, 2025Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata
2025Marathon 2:30:30–Sep 21, 2025Moscow Marathon, Moskva
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kartik Karkera's 1500 m personal best is 3:43.69, set on Apr 21, 2025 in Maharaja's College Grounds, Kochi (IND).

Kartik Karkera competes in the 1500 m and 25 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 3:49.36, set on May 10, 2026 in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (IND). Last competition: World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour on Aug 22, 2026, 15:07.49.