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Kelvin Kiplagat

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Birth dateJan 31, 2004
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Kelvin Kiplagat is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 31, 2004. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:02.05 in the 3000m, 13:12.74 in the 5000m, 27:03.21 in the 10000m and 29:45 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:03.21
#104 all-time
5000 m
13:12.74
#502 all-time
2026 season best
27:45.85
May 30, 2026 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Grand Prix Brescia
Aug 30, 2026 · 7:34.80
Grand Prix Brescia
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 27:03.21 (#104 all-time), 5000 m 13:12.74 (#502 all-time), 2026 season best 27:45.85 (May 30, 2026, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: Grand Prix Brescia, Aug 30, 2026, 7:34.80 · 22 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
7:34.80-Aug 30, 2026
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Grand Prix Brescia
2026
5000m
13:18.18-Apr 11, 2026
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34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
2026
10000m
27:45.85-May 30, 2026
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22nd Nittaidai Challenge Games
2026
CrossCount
29:58-Feb 14, 2026
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Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
5000m
13:12.74-May 4, 2025
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36th Golden Games in Nobeoka
2025
10000m
27:03.21-Nov 22, 2025
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Hachioji Long Distance
2025
CrossCount
30:45-Feb 22, 2025
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Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2024
5000m
13:27.01-Sep 29, 2024
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11th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2024
10000m
27:30.14-Nov 23, 2024
↓
2024 Hachioji Long Distance
2024
10Kilometr
29:45-May 19, 2024
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Bangsaen10
2024
CrossCount
30:07-Mar 2, 2024
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Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
2022
3000m
8:02.05-Jul 1, 2022
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Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
10Kilometr
32:11-Dec 4, 2022
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Pune (IND)

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:45.44-Nov 3019th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
10000m
27:45.44-Nov 2919th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
10000m
27:03.21-Nov 22Hachioji Long Distance
10000m
27:46.68-Oct 426th Central Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Hoshigadai Stadium, Tajimi
5000m
13:31.55-Sep 2873rd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
5000m
13:39.13-Jul 22Trials for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
10000m
28:30.01-Jun 27Kenyan Championships
10000m
27:42.78-May 3115th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
10000m
27:44.64-May 1069th Central Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu - Open Event
5000m
13:12.74-May 436th Golden Games in Nobeoka
5000m
13:24.64-Apr 1233rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
5000m
13:40.90-Apr 5The 37th Umemura School Athletics Competition, Chukyo University Athletics Field, Toyota
CrossCount
30:45-Feb 22Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
CrossCount
31:45-Feb 8Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km

2024

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:42.66-Dec 113th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
10000m
27:30.14-Nov 232024 Hachioji Long Distance
10000m
27:41.22-Oct 525th Chubu Area Corporate Teams Championships
5000m
13:27.01-Sep 2911th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
10000m
28:40.07-Jul 17Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
10000m
28:41.75-May 22Kenyan Championships
10Kilometr
29:45-May 19Bangsaen10
10000m
28:32.40-Apr 20Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
10000m
28:43.65-Mar 6Trials for African Games 2024, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
30:07-Mar 2Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
CrossCount
31:14-Feb 3Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
10000m
28:25.37-Jan 62nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:11-Dec 4Pune International Half Marathon & 10km, Pune
3000m
8:02.76-Jul 2Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000m
8:02.05-Jul 1Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kelvin Kiplagat's 10 000 m personal best?

Kelvin Kiplagat's 10 000 m personal best is 27:03.21, set on Nov 22, 2025 in Kamiyugi Park Athletic Stadium, Hachioji (JPN), #104 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kelvin Kiplagat compete in?

Kelvin Kiplagat competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Kelvin Kiplagat perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 27:45.85, set on May 30, 2026 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN). Last competition: Grand Prix Brescia on Aug 30, 2026, 7:34.80.