Nowel Cheruto

UgandaUgandaActive
Born
Apr 29, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
5000 m · 1500 m

Nowel Cheruto is a Uganda middle-distance runner, born on April 29, 2006. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:24.62 in the 1500m, 9:30.5h in the 3000m and 16:11.21 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Personal best · 5000 m16:11.21
2026 season best16:40.86Apr 25, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:24.62
Last competition4th National TrialsApr 25, 2026 · 16:40.86
4th National Trials

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 16:11.21, 1500 m 4:24.62, 2026 season best 16:40.86 (Apr 25, 2026) · Last competition: 4th National Trials, Apr 25, 2026, 16:40.86 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNairobi 2025Uganda 1500 m all-time list4:24.621,016 pts–
3000mKampala 2024Uganda 3000 m all-time list9:30.5h1,006 pts–
5000mKampala 2025Uganda 5000 m all-time list16:11.211,030 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:40.86–Apr 25, 20264th National Trials
20251500m 4:24.62–May 31, 2025Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
20253000m 9:54.76–Mar 15, 20252nd National Trials
20255000m 16:11.21–Jul 24, 2025Ugandan Championships
2025U20Mountai 41:09–Sep 28, 2025World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
20243000m 9:30.5h–Jun 27, 2024Ugandan Championships
20241500m 4:28.25–Apr 20, 2024Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2024CrossCount 20:04–Mar 30, 202445th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nowel Cheruto's 5000 m personal best is 16:11.21, set on Jul 24, 2025 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA).

Nowel Cheruto competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 16:40.86, set on Apr 25, 2026. Last competition: 4th National Trials on Apr 25, 2026, 16:40.86.