Michael Kamau

Michael Kamau

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Feb 25, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Michael Kamau is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 25, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 3:57.3h in the 1500m, 13:59.6h in the 5000m, 1:00:14 in the Semi, 2:08:19 in the Marathon and 28:46 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:14
#408 all-time
2026 season best13:59.6hMay 9, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Personal best · Marathon2:08:19
#848 all-time
Last competitionGyeongju International MarathonOct 17, 2026 · 2:07:18
Gyeongju International Marathon

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:14 (#408 all-time), Marathon 2:08:19 (#848 all-time), 2026 season best 13:59.6h (May 9, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Gyeongju International Marathon, Oct 17, 2026, 2:07:18 · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNakuru 2015Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:57.3h887 pts––
5000mNairobi 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:59.6h1,001 pts––
SemiLille 2022Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:141,177 pts#408–
MarathonShenzhen 2023Kenya Marathon all-time list2:08:191,161 pts#848#187
10KilometrValenciennes 202228:46––
12KilometrWA 202534:43––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 13:59.6h–May 9, 2026Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2026Marathon 2:07:18–Oct 17, 2026Gyeongju International Marathon
202512Kilometr 34:43–May 4, 2025Lilac Bloomsday Run 12k
2025Marathon 2:09:28–Mar 23, 2025Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
2024Marathon 2:08:26–Mar 24, 2024Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi
2023Marathon 2:08:19–Dec 3, 2023Shenzhen Marathon
202210Kilometr 28:46–Apr 3, 2022Valenciennes (FRA)
202215,000Metr 45:36.65–Sep 1, 2022Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Michael Kamau's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:14, set on Mar 20, 2022 in Lille (FRA), #408 on the all-time list.

Michael Kamau competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2026 season best: 13:59.6h, set on May 9, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Gyeongju International Marathon on Oct 17, 2026, 2:07:18.