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Michael Kamau

Michael Kamau

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Birth dateFeb 25, 1992
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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.

Key facts
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
Maybank Marathon
Aug 23, 2026 · 2:16:10
Maybank Marathon
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 20, 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: Maybank Marathon, Aug 23, 2026, 2:16:10 · 34 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:57.3HT
13:59.6HT
1:00:14
#408 all-time
2:08:19
#848 all-time
10Kilometr
28:46
12Kilometr
34:43
OneHour
19316
15,000Metr
45:36.65

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
13:59.6h-May 9, 2026
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2026
Marathon
2:10:23-May 24, 2026
↑
Lima Marathon
2025
12Kilometr
34:43-May 4, 2025-Lilac Bloomsday Run 12k
2025
Marathon
2:09:28-Mar 23, 2025
↑
Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:08:26-Mar 24, 2024
↑
Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi
2023
Marathon
2:08:19-Dec 3, 2023
↑
Shenzhen Marathon
2022
10Kilometr
28:46-Apr 3, 2022-Valenciennes (FRA)
2022
15,000Metr
45:36.65-Sep 1, 2022-Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2022
10Miles
49:15.09-Sep 2, 2022-Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2022
Semi
1:00:14-Mar 20, 2022
↑
Semi Marathon de Lille, Lille
2022
OneHour
19316-Sep 2, 2022-Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2021
Marathon
2:14:06-Jun 6, 2021
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2019
Marathon
2:11:41-Oct 27, 2019
↑
Chosunilbo Chunchon Marathon
2016
5000m
14:45.1h-Mar 18, 2016
↑
Nakuru (KEN)
2015
1500m
3:57.3h-Apr 17, 2015-Nakuru (KEN)
2003
Semi
1:03:30-Jan 19, 2003
↑
Carlsbad, CA (USA)

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:10-Aug 23Maybank Marathon
Marathon
2:10:23-May 24Lima Marathon
5000m
13:59.6HT-May 9Athletics Kenya Prison Services Track and Field Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Marathon
2:11:18-Mar 7Los Angeles Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:00-Nov 2Beijing Marathon, Beijing
12Kilometr
34:43-May 4Lilac Bloomsday Run 12k
Marathon
2:09:28-Mar 23Bank of China Wuhan Marathon

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:53-Dec 1Shenzhen Marathon, Shenzhen
Marathon
2:09:09-Nov 3Hangzhou marathon, Hangzhou
Marathon
2:08:26-Mar 24Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:19-Dec 3Shenzhen Marathon
Marathon
2:10:04-Aug 27Harbin Marathon, Harbin

2022

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:10-Nov 2710km de Figuig, Figuig
Semi
1:01:02-Oct 16Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
15,000Metr
45:36.65-Sep 2Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
10Miles
49:15.09-Sep 2Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
OneHour
19316-Sep 2Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
15,000Metr
45:36.65-Sep 1Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
10Miles
49:15.09-Sep 1Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
Semi
1:02:01-May 21Göteborgsvarvet, Göteborg
10Kilometr
28:46-Apr 3Foulées Valenciennoises, Valenciennes
Semi
1:00:14-Mar 20Semi Marathon de Lille, Lille

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:06-Jun 6Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:41-Oct 27Chosunilbo Chunchon Marathon

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:45.1HT-Mar 18Nakuru

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:57.3HT-Apr 17Nakuru

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:30-Jan 19Carlsbad San Diego Half Marathon, Carlsbad, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michael Kamau's Half Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Michael Kamau compete in?

Michael Kamau competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Michael Kamau perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:59.6h, set on May 9, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Maybank Marathon on Aug 23, 2026, 2:16:10.