Mary Akai

Born
Jun 12, 2008 (18 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Mary Akai is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 12, 2008. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:11.18 in the 1500m, 8:55.02 in the 3000m and 15:20.20 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m15:20.20
2025 season best15:20.20Jul 12, 2025 · Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
Personal best · 3000 m8:55.02
Last competition2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, HiroshimaJul 28, 2025 · 8:55.02

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 15:20.20 (#838 all-time), 3000 m 8:55.02 (#918 all-time), 2025 season best 15:20.20 (Jul 12, 2025, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose (JPN)) · Last competition: 2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima, Jul 28, 2025, 8:55.02 · 18 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHiroshima 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:11.181,118 pts–
3000mHiroshima 2025Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:55.021,123 pts#918
5000mChitose 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:20.201,125 pts#838

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 4:11.18–Jul 26, 20252025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima
20253000m 8:55.02–Jul 28, 20252025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima
20255000m 15:20.20–Jul 12, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
20241500m 4:22.36–Jul 28, 20242024 Inter-High School Championships
20243000m 9:04.42–Jul 13, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu, Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu
20245000m 15:51.90–Jul 10, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
20231500m 4:38.36–Feb 24, 2023Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
20235000m 17:29.36–Feb 24, 2023Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mary Akai's 5000 m personal best is 15:20.20, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose (JPN), #838 on the all-time list.

Mary Akai competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2025 season best: 15:20.20, set on Jul 12, 2025 in Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose (JPN). Last competition: 2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima on Jul 28, 2025, 8:55.02.