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Limenih Getachew

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Limenih Getachew

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Birth dateApr 30, 1990
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Limenih Getachew is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on April 30, 1990. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 15Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:02:22 in the Semi, 2:06:47 in the Marathon, 43:48 in the 15Kilometr and 30:16 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:47
#383 all-time
Half Marathon
1:02:22
2026 season best
2:07:16
Feb 15, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Maraton
Apr 26, 2026 · 2:11:11
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Maraton
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Marathon 2:06:47 (#383 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:22, 2026 season best 2:07:16 (Feb 15, 2026) · Last competition: Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Maraton, Apr 26, 2026, 2:11:11 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:07:16-Feb 15, 2026
↑
Zurich Maratón Sevilla
2025
Marathon
2:08:57-Oct 25, 2025
↑
EDP Lisbon Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:13:50-Oct 20, 2024
↑
Yellow River Estuary Dongying Marathon
2023
10Kilometr
30:16-Oct 15, 2023-Shanghai Elite 10K Race
2023
Marathon
2:12:34-Sep 17, 2023
↑
Sydney Marathon, presented by Asics
2022
Marathon
2:07:07-Sep 25, 2022
↑
BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2021
Marathon
2:06:47-Apr 11, 2021
↑
Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race
2020
Marathon
2:10:26-Jan 24, 2020
↑
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:07:30-Mar 10, 2019
↑
Zurich Marató Barcelona
2018
Marathon
2:07:34-Oct 14, 2018
↑
EDP Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa
2017
Marathon
2:11:16-Jan 20, 2017
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2016
Marathon
2:08:48-Apr 10, 2016
↑
Rotterdam (NED)
2015
Marathon
2:08:19-Oct 25, 2015
↑
Ljubljana (SLO)
2014
Semi
1:02:22-Feb 23, 2014-Addis Abeba (ETH)
2014
Marathon
2:06:49-Apr 6, 2014
↑
Paris (FRA)
2013
Marathon
2:07:35-Apr 21, 2013
↑
Hamburg (GER)
2012
15Kilometr
43:48-Dec 2, 2012-Heerenberg (NED)
2012
Marathon
2:07:39-Oct 14, 2012
↑
Köln (GER)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:11-Apr 26Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Maraton
Marathon
2:07:16-Feb 15Zurich Maratón Sevilla

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:57-Oct 25EDP Lisbon Marathon
Marathon
2:13:21-Aug 31Harbin Marathon
Marathon
2:09:28-Apr 27Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Maraton

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:50-Oct 20Yellow River Estuary Dongying Marathon

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:16-Oct 15Shanghai Elite 10K Race
Marathon
2:12:34-Sep 17Sydney Marathon, presented by Asics
Marathon
2:10:45-Mar 19Wuxi Marathon
Marathon
2:11:25-Feb 12Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:07-Sep 25BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:19:32-May 29Kigali International Peace Marathon
Marathon
2:07:27-Apr 3Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:56-Oct 24NN Marathon Rotterdam
Marathon
2:06:47-Apr 11Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:26-Jan 24Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:14-Nov 17Shanghai International Marathon
Marathon
2:07:30-Mar 10Zurich Marató Barcelona

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:34-Oct 14EDP Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa
Marathon
2:14:23-Apr 8Paris Marathon

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:16-Jan 20Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon, Dubai

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:33-Sep 24Hengshui Lake Marathon, Hengshui
Marathon
2:08:48-Apr 10Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:19-Oct 25Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Marathon
2:18:09-Apr 12Paris Marathon, Paris

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:54-Sep 20Marathon, Hengshui
Marathon
2:06:49-Apr 6Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi
1:02:22-Feb 23Addis Abeba Half Marathon, Addis Abeba

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:37-Oct 20Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Marathon
2:13:11-Jun 16Marathon, Hawassa
Marathon
2:07:35-Apr 21Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:48-Dec 2Heerenberg Montferland Run, Heerenberg
Marathon
2:07:39-Oct 14Köln Marathon, Köln
Marathon
2:17:01-Jun 10Hawassa Abebe Bikila Marathon, Hawassa

Honours

6

BMW Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Limenih Getachew's Marathon personal best?

Limenih Getachew's Marathon personal best is 2:06:47, set on Apr 11, 2021 in Siena (ITA), #383 on the all-time list.

Which events does Limenih Getachew compete in?

Limenih Getachew competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Limenih Getachew perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:07:16, set on Feb 15, 2026. Last competition: Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Maraton on Apr 26, 2026, 2:11:11.