Marelise Retief

Marelise Retief

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Nov 28, 1985 (40 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Marelise Retief is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on November 28, 1985. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 17:04.25 in the 5000m, 1:15:59 in the Semi, 2:52:25 in the Marathon, 34:30 in the 10Kilometr and 43:41 in the 12Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:15:59
2022 season best2:51:52Nov 5, 2022
2022 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road34:30

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:15:59, 10 Kilometres Road 34:30, 2022 season best 2:51:52 (Nov 5, 2022) · 40 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mPort Elizabeth 2010South Africa 5000 m all-time list17:04.25480 pts–
SemiPort Elizabeth 2009South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:15:59631 pts–
MarathonNgodwana 2011South Africa Marathon all-time list2:52:25493 pts–
10KilometrStellenbosch 200734:30–
12KilometrCape Town 201743:41–
20KilometrJohannesburg 20061:21:16–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022Marathon 2:51:52–Nov 5, 2022–
2019Semi 1:23:03–Jul 27, 2019Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
201710Kilometr 36:19–Apr 8, 2017Pretoria (RSA)
201712Kilometr 43:41–May 21, 2017Cape Town (RSA)
2017Semi 1:20:53–Jun 24, 2017South African Half Marathon Championships
2016Semi 1:22:39–Jul 30, 2016Port Elizabeth (RSA)
201510Kilometr 36:31–Mar 29, 2015Cape Town (RSA)
201310Kilometr 37:43–Aug 31, 2013Pretoria (RSA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Marelise Retief's Half Marathon personal best is 1:15:59, set on Jul 4, 2009 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).

Marelise Retief competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2022 season best: 2:51:52, set on Nov 5, 2022.