Kennedy Kibet Rono

Kennedy Kibet Rono

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 1, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Kennedy Kibet Rono is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1989. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 13:40.3h in the 5000m, 1:02:54 in the Semi, 2:11:26 in the Marathon and 28:40 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:11:26
2026 season best2:15:21Oct 11, 2026 · Stara Zagora
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:54
Last competitionWizz Air Sofia MarathonOct 11, 2026 · 2:15:21

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:11:26, Half Marathon 1:02:54, 2026 season best 2:15:21 (Oct 11, 2026, Stara Zagora (BUL)) · Last competition: Wizz Air Sofia Marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 2:15:21 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mNairobi 2010Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:40.3h1,067 pts––
SemiPardubice 2023Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:541,073 pts––
MarathonMarrakech 2017Kenya Marathon all-time list2:11:261,105 pts–#966
10KilometrPrievidza 202328:40––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:04:48–Apr 26, 2026Bucharest International Half Marathon by Constantina Dita presented by Decathlon
2026Marathon 2:15:21–Oct 11, 2026Wizz Air Sofia Marathon
2025Semi 1:04:35–Oct 12, 2025Wizz Air Sofia Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:14:34–Oct 25, 20252nd Emil Zátopek Ostrava Golden Marathon
202410Kilometr 29:46–Sep 7, 202410K Belgrade - powered by Nike
2024Semi 1:03:22–Nov 2, 202424. ročník Memoriálu MUDr. Josefa Podmolíka Half Marathon, Sport areál TJ Jiskra, Otrokovice
2024Marathon 2:24:20–May 12, 2024Varna Marathon
202310Kilometr 28:40–Sep 16, 2023Brose Night Run Prievidza 10km
FAQ

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Kennedy Kibet Rono's Marathon personal best is 2:11:26, set on Jan 29, 2017 in Marrakech (MAR).

Kennedy Kibet Rono competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:15:21, set on Oct 11, 2026 in Stara Zagora (BUL). Last competition: Wizz Air Sofia Marathon on Oct 11, 2026, 2:15:21.