Monica Wangari

Monica Wangari

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Oct 4, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 5 Kilometres Road

Monica Wangari is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on October 4, 1986. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:01.0h in the 5000m, 32:47.0h in the 10000m, 1:10:33 in the Semi, 2:42:12 in the Marathon and 15:29 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:33
2026 season best36:44.26May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2026 season best
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road15:29
Last competitionAthletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 27, 2026 · 36:44.26
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:33, 5 Kilometres Road 15:29, 2026 season best 36:44.26 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 36:44.26 · 40 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 2011Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:01.0h1,048 pts–
10000mNakuru 2009Kenya 10 000 m all-time list32:47.0h1,098 pts–
SemiPraha 2010Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:10:331,119 pts–
MarathonMumbai 2015Kenya Marathon all-time list2:42:121,007 pts–
5KilometreKassel 200915:29–
15KilometrHeerde 200855:15–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 36:44.26–May 27, 2026Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
202310000m 37:41.52–Jun 8, 2023Kenya Police Championships
201610000m 35:48.8h–Mar 6, 2016Thika (KEN)
2015Marathon 2:42:12–Jan 18, 2015Mumbai (IND)
20145000m 16:19.7h–Mar 15, 2014Nakuru (KEN)
201410000m 33:46.58–Jun 6, 2014Nairobi (KEN)
20115000m 16:01.0h–Jun 3, 2011Nairobi (KEN)
201110000m 33:20.7h–Jun 4, 2011Nairobi (KEN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Monica Wangari's Half Marathon personal best is 1:10:33, set on Mar 27, 2010 in Praha (CZE).

Monica Wangari competes in the Half Marathon and 5 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 36:44.26, set on May 27, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2026, 36:44.26.