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Moses Kurgat

Moses Kurgat

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Birth dateNov 21, 1984
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Moses Kurgat is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on November 21, 1984. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:40.85 in the 3000m, 14:08.25 in the 5000m, 1:05:25 in the Semi, 2:08:40 in the Marathon and 45:42 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:40
#989 all-time
2024 season best
2:09:35
Mar 24, 2024
2024 season best
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:08:40 (#989 all-time), 2024 season best 2:09:35 (Mar 24, 2024) · 41 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:09:35-Mar 24, 2024
↓
-
2019
Semi
1:05:25-Oct 27, 2019
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2018
Semi
1:05:53-Jan 20, 2018
↑
-
2017
15Kilometr
47:33-Aug 19, 2017
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2017
Semi
1:09:46-Feb 26, 2017
↑
-
2017
Marathon
2:21:26-Sep 23, 2017
↓
Mossel Bay (RSA)
2016
10Kilometr
30:07-Jan 31, 2016-Benoni (RSA)
2016
15Kilometr
45:42-Aug 20, 2016
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2016
Semi
1:06:27-Sep 24, 2016
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2016
Marathon
2:11:50-Apr 16, 2016
↓
Bloemfontein (RSA)
2015
Marathon
2:15:43-Feb 15, 2015
↓
Ahmedabad (IND)
2014
Marathon
2:16:21-Feb 23, 2014
↓
Taipei City (TPE)
2012
5000m
14:49.94-Jun 2, 2012
↓
Murfreesboro, TN (USA)
2012
Marathon
2:08:40-Oct 21, 2012
↓
Gongju (KOR)
2011
3000m
8:40.85-Jan 14, 2011-Lexington, KY (USA) (i)
2011
Marathon
2:09:30-Nov 20, 2011
↓
Cannes (FRA)
2010
5000m-short-track
14:08.25-Feb 28, 2010-Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2010
5000m
14:08.25-Feb 28, 2010
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2010
8Kilometre
23:50-Apr 25, 2010-Des Moines, IA (USA)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:25-Oct 27Standard Chartered Nairobi Half-Marathon & 10-K, Nairobi

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:53-Jan 20Pretoria Half Marathon, Pretoria

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:31-Nov 5Soweto Old Mutual Marathon, Soweto
Marathon
2:21:26-Sep 23Mossel Bay PetroSA Marathon, Mossel Bay
15Kilometr
47:33-Aug 19Pretoria 15K, Pretoria
Marathon
2:23:32-Apr 1Ermelo Gert Sibande Marathon, Ermelo
Semi
1:09:46-Feb 26Pretoria Half Marathon, Pretoria

2016

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:27-Sep 24Pretoria Half Marathon, Pretoria
Marathon
2:13:16-Sep 18Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town
Semi
1:06:37-Aug 28Howick Mandela Half Marathon, Howick
15Kilometr
45:42-Aug 20Pretoria 15 km, Pretoria
Marathon
2:11:50-Apr 16Bloemfontein Tambo Marathon, Bloemfontein
Semi
1:06:42-Feb 28Pretoria Half Marathon, Pretoria
Marathon
2:24:00-Feb 21Simon's Town Peninsula Marathon, Simon's Town
10Kilometr
30:07-Jan 31Benoni Johnson Crane 10 km, Benoni
Semi
1:06:49-Jan 23Pretoria Half Marathon, Pretoria

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:43-Feb 15Ahmedabad Sabarmati Marathon, Ahmedabad

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:21-Feb 23Taipei Standard Chartered Marathon, Taipei City

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:40-Oct 21Gongju Dong-A Marathon, Gongju
5000m
14:49.94-Jun 2Murfreesboro Music City Distance Carnival, Murfreesboro, TN
Marathon
2:09:59-Apr 22Enschede Marathon, Enschede

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:30-Nov 20Cannes Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes, Cannes
3000m
8:40.85-Jan 14Lexington Kentucky Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)

2010

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:24.26-May 1Oxford Mississippi Open, Oxford, MS
8Kilometre
23:50-Apr 25Des Moines Drake Relays On the Roads 8km, Des Moines, IA
5000m
14:19.18-Apr 2Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL
5000m
14:22.57-Mar 27Tuscaloosa Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, AL
5000m-short-track
14:08.25-Feb 28Fayetteville SEC Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
5000m
14:30.17-Feb 13Seattle Husky Classic
5000m
14:30.17-Feb 12Seattle Husky Classic
5000m
14:26.98-Feb 5Notre Dame Meyo Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Moses Kurgat's Marathon personal best?

Moses Kurgat's Marathon personal best is 2:08:40, set on Oct 21, 2012 in Gongju (KOR), #989 on the all-time list.

Which events does Moses Kurgat compete in?

Moses Kurgat competes in the Marathon.

How did Moses Kurgat perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:09:35, set on Mar 24, 2024.