Maria Shai
South AfricaActive- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon
Maria Shai is a South Africa long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 17:30.96 in the 5000m, 35:41.62 in the 10000m, 1:18:49 in the Semi, 3:06:54 in the Marathon and 56:09 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road35:02
2026 season best37:01Oct 17, 2026 · Tshwane
Personal best · Half Marathon1:18:49
Last competitionSouth African 10km ChampionshipsOct 17, 2026 · 37:01
As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 35:02, Half Marathon 1:18:49, 2026 season best 37:01 (Oct 17, 2026, Tshwane (RSA)) · Last competition: South African 10km Championships, Oct 17, 2026, 37:01
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrLeondale 201956:09–
10KilometrPietermaritzburg 201735:02–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 37:01 | – | Oct 17, 2026 | South African 10km Championships |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 38:02 | – | Jul 7, 2024 | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 41:38 | – | Sep 16, 2023 | South African Cross Country Championships, Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth - XC 10.0km |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 35:44 | – | May 4, 2019 | Spar Grand Prix Series 10K, Port Elizabeth |
| 2019 | 15Kilometr | 56:09 | – | Mar 17, 2019 | Leondale (RSA) |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:23:24 | – | Apr 20, 2019 | Two Oceans Half Marathon, Cape Town |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 35:03 | – | May 5, 2018 | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2018 | 12Kilometr | 42:40 | – | May 20, 2018 | Cape Town 12 km |