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Mercy Kwambai

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Birth dateApr 5, 1988
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Mercy Kwambai is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 5, 1988. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:02.69 in the 5000m, 35:04.33 in the 10000m, 1:12:53 in the Semi and 2:23:58 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:58
#381 all-time
Half Marathon
1:12:53
2026 season best
2:27:22
Jan 11, 2026 · Xiamen (CHN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
May 27, 2026 · 35:21.82
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
Age
38 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Marathon 2:23:58 (#381 all-time), Half Marathon 1:12:53, 2026 season best 2:27:22 (Jan 11, 2026, Xiamen (CHN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 35:21.82 · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10000m
35:21.82-May 27, 2026
↓
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2026
Semi
1:12:53-Feb 22, 2026
↑
XL Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit
2026
Marathon
2:27:22-Jan 11, 2026
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C&D Xiamen Marathon
2025
Semi
1:14:27-Mar 30, 2025
↑
Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:23:58-Jan 5, 2025
↑
C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen
2024
Marathon
2:25:57-Oct 20, 2024
↑
Changsha Marathon
2023
10000m
35:04.33-Jun 8, 2023
↓
Kenya Police Championships
2023
Marathon
2:37:01-Oct 1, 2023
↑
Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon
2022
5000m
16:02.69-Apr 16, 2022
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2022
Marathon
2:30:15-Oct 9, 2022
↑
Bregenz (AUT)
2021
Marathon
2:27:32-Nov 28, 2021
↑
Asics Firenze Marathon
2013
5000m
18:23.2h-May 14, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:21.82-May 27Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
Marathon
2:30:36-May 24Cape Town City Marathon
Semi
1:12:53-Feb 22XL Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit
Marathon
2:27:22-Jan 11C&D Xiamen Marathon

2025

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:23-Aug 31Mexico City Marathon Telcel, Ciudad de México
Marathon
2:33:33-May 18JiLin City Marathon, Jilin
Marathon
DNF-May 11The 35th Dalian Marathon, Dalian
Semi
1:14:27-Mar 30Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon
Marathon
2:28:03-Mar 23Wuxi Marathon
Marathon
2:23:58-Jan 5C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:57-Oct 20Changsha Marathon
Marathon
2:31:09-Sep 8Tallinn Marathon, Tallinn
Marathon
2:28:12-May 5Copenhagen Marathon, Copenhagen - Danish Marathon Ch.
Marathon
2:35:20-Jan 27Buriram Marathon Presented by Chang Mineral Water

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:01-Oct 1Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon
10000m
35:04.33-Jun 8Kenya Police Championships
10000m
35:04.33-Jun 7Kenya Police Championships
Marathon
2:42:01-Feb 4Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:17-Nov 6N Kolay Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:30:15-Oct 9Sparkasse 3-Länder-Marathon, Bregenz
Marathon
2:44:15-Aug 14CRDB Bank Marathon, Dar-es-Salaam
Marathon
2:33:43-Jun 4adidas Stockholm Marathon
5000m
16:02.69-Apr 16Police Ch., Nairobi
5000m
18:35.97-Apr 8Carl Kight Invitational & Multis, Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:32-Nov 28Asics Firenze Marathon
Marathon
2:47:27-Jun 6Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
18:23.2HT-May 14Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mercy Kwambai's Marathon personal best?

Mercy Kwambai's Marathon personal best is 2:23:58, set on Jan 5, 2025 in Xiamen (CHN), #381 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mercy Kwambai compete in?

Mercy Kwambai competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Mercy Kwambai perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:27:22, set on Jan 11, 2026 in Xiamen (CHN). Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2026, 35:21.82.