Melanie Kraus
GermanyActive- Born
- Oct 24, 1974 (52 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Melanie Kraus is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on October 24, 1974. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:27.43 in the 1500m, 9:09.22 in the 3000m, 15:41.89 in the 5000m, 32:21.31 in the 10000m and 1:09:36 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:09:36
2026 season best1:21:36Mar 29, 2026
Personal best · Marathon2:27:58
Last competitionArrow VenloopMar 29, 2026 · 1:21:36
As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:09:36 (#669 all-time), Marathon 2:27:58, 2026 season best 1:21:36 (Mar 29, 2026) · Last competition: Arrow Venloop, Mar 29, 2026, 1:21:36 · 52 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:21:36 | – | Mar 29, 2026 | Arrow Venloop |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:53:43 | – | Sep 29, 2024 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 37:09 | – | Mar 6, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:59:20 | – | Sep 25, 2022 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 38:28 | – | Oct 10, 2021 | Eindhoven (NED) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 33:50 | – | Mar 4, 2012 | Leverkusen (GER) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:36:00 | – | May 2, 2010 | Düsseldorf (GER) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 33:12 | – | Mar 1, 2009 | Leverkusen (GER) |