Kellen Waithira

Kellen Waithira

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 6, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Kellen Waithira is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 6, 1987. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 1:14:49 in the Semi, 2:28:30 in the Marathon, 17:32 in the 5Kilometre, 33:54 in the 10Kilometr and 57:47 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:28:30
2026 season best2:45:51Jan 11, 2026
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:54
Last competitionSan Blas Half MarathonMar 1, 2026 · 1:15:43

As of Nov 14, 2026: Marathon 2:28:30, 10 Kilometres Road 33:54, 2026 season best 2:45:51 (Jan 11, 2026) · Last competition: San Blas Half Marathon, Mar 1, 2026, 1:15:43 · 39 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
SemiUdine 2010Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:14:49665 pts–
MarathonRabat 2024Kenya Marathon all-time list2:28:30821 pts–
5KilometreNY 200917:32–
10KilometrPoznan 201733:54–
10MilesRoaPA 201057:47–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:15:43–Mar 1, 2026San Blas Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:45:51–Jan 11, 202642K Toa Baja Marathon
2025Semi 1:17:11–May 4, 2025UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
202410Kilometr 34:59–Oct 27, 2024Shanghai 10K Elite Race
2024Marathon 2:28:30–Apr 21, 2024Marathon International De Rabat
2023Marathon 2:37:19–Jun 11, 2023Kigali International Peace Marathon, Kigali
2019Marathon 2:29:13–Apr 14, 2019Dongfeng Renault Wuhan Marathon, Wuhan
2018Marathon 2:34:06–Apr 22, 2018Enschede Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kellen Waithira's Marathon personal best is 2:28:30, set on Apr 21, 2024 in Rabat (MAR).

Kellen Waithira competes in the Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 2:45:51, set on Jan 11, 2026. Last competition: San Blas Half Marathon on Mar 1, 2026, 1:15:43.