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Melaku Belachew

Melaku Belachew

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Birth dateMay 19, 1990
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Melaku Belachew is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on May 19, 1990. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:01:19 in the Semi, 2:06:30 in the Marathon and 28:48 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:30
#324 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:19
2026 season best
2:09:39
Jan 18, 2026 · Hong Kong (HKG)
2026 season best
Last competition
Lanzhou Marathon
May 24, 2026 · 2:13:59
Lanzhou Marathon
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:06:30 (#324 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:19, 2026 season best 2:09:39 (Jan 18, 2026, Hong Kong (HKG)) · Last competition: Lanzhou Marathon, May 24, 2026, 2:13:59 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:09:39-Jan 18, 2026
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Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:08:09-Jan 5, 2025
↑
C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen
2024
Marathon
2:06:30-Sep 29, 2024
↑
BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2023
Marathon
2:13:31-Sep 17, 2023
↑
Shenyang Marathon
2022
Marathon
2:13:04-Apr 17, 2022
↑
Annecy (FRA)
2019
Marathon
2:13:51-Apr 7, 2019
↑
Maratona Internazionale di Roma
2018
Marathon
2:16:57-Jan 21, 2018
↑
Hong Kong Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:10:31-Feb 12, 2017
↑
Hong Kong (HKG)
2016
Marathon
2:17:27-Jan 17, 2016
↑
Hong Kong (HKG)
2015
Marathon
2:13:10-May 10, 2015
↑
Mainz (GER)
2014
10Kilometr
28:48-Sep 7, 2014-Hamburg (GER)
2014
Semi
1:02:16-Jan 5, 2014
↓
Ahmedabad (IND)
2013
Semi
1:04:30-Dec 1, 2013
↓
Pune (IND)
2012
Semi
1:01:19-Dec 2, 2012
↓
Pune (IND)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:59-May 24Lanzhou Marathon
Marathon
2:09:39-Jan 18Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:47-Nov 30SCO Kunming Marathon, Kunming
Marathon
2:14:32-Sep 21Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan
Marathon
2:08:09-Jan 5C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:30-Sep 29BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:11:46-May 26Yingkou - Bayuquan Marathon
Marathon
2:07:28-Feb 18Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:31-Sep 17Shenyang Marathon
Marathon
2:14:37-Jul 16Cool City Liupanshui Summer Marathon, Liupanshui
Marathon
2:13:36-Apr 16Enschede Marathon
Marathon
2:13:37-Feb 19Zurich Maraton de Sevilla, Sevilla

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:04-Apr 17Marathon du Lac d’Annecy, Annecy

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:14-Dec 1International Marathon, Macao
Marathon
2:13:51-Apr 7Maratona Internazionale di Roma

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:57-Jan 21Hong Kong Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:22-Sep 24Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:10:31-Feb 12Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:31-May 8Genève Marathon, Genève
Marathon
2:17:27-Jan 17Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:10-May 10Mainz Gutenberg Marathon, Mainz
Marathon
2:13:43-Feb 15Ahmedabad Sabarmati Marathon, Ahmedabad

2014

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:06-Sep 28Remich Route du Vin Semi-Marathon, Remich
Semi
1:03:26-Sep 14Köln Half Marathon, Köln
10Kilometr
28:48-Sep 7Hamburg Alsterlauf, Hamburg
Semi
1:03:22-Jun 14Half Marathon, Wrocław
10Kilometr
29:24-Jun 6Oelder Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelder
Semi
1:03:17-May 31Mannheim Half Marathon, Mannheim
Semi
1:03:50-Mar 16Tarsus Half Marathon, Tarsus
Semi
1:03:03-Feb 2Jaipur Half Marathon, Jaipur
Semi
1:02:16-Jan 5Ahmedabad Sabarmati Half Marathon, Ahmedabad

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:39-Dec 8Goa Half Marathon, Goa
Semi
1:04:30-Dec 1Pune Half Marathon, Pune
Semi
1:05:49-Mar 31Tarsus Half Marathon, Tarsus

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:19-Dec 2Pune Half Marathon, Pune

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Melaku Belachew's Marathon personal best?

Melaku Belachew's Marathon personal best is 2:06:30, set on Sep 29, 2024 in Berlin (GER), #324 on the all-time list.

Which events does Melaku Belachew compete in?

Melaku Belachew competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Melaku Belachew perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:09:39, set on Jan 18, 2026 in Hong Kong (HKG). Last competition: Lanzhou Marathon on May 24, 2026, 2:13:59.