Peter Kimeli Some

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Birth dateJun 5, 1990
BirthplaceKenya, Kenya
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Peter Kimeli Some (born 5 June 1990) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in road running events, including the marathon.

Some has a marathon best of 2:05:38 hours and a half marathon best of 1:00:21 hours. He won the 2013 Paris Marathon and the 2012 Brighton Marathon.

He is the son of former runner Some Muge and the brother of Matthew Kisorio. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
Marathon
2:05:38
Half Marathon
1:00:21
2019 season best
2:28:06
Dec 15, 2019 · Fuzhou (CHN)
Last competition
Fujian Nongxin Fuzhou International Marathon
Dec 15, 2019 · 2:28:06
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:05:38 (#187 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:21 (#454 all-time), 2019 season best 2:28:06 (Dec 15, 2019, Fuzhou (CHN)) · Last competition: Fujian Nongxin Fuzhou International Marathon, Dec 15, 2019, 2:28:06 · 36 years old

PB

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:28:06-Dec 15, 2019
Fujian Nongxin Fuzhou International Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:06:49-Apr 1, 2018
Daegu Marathon
2017
Semi
1:05:10-Jun 24, 2017
Olomouc (CZE)
2017
Marathon
2:09:22-Apr 2, 2017
Daegu (KOR)
2016
Marathon
2:10:01-Mar 20, 2016
Seoul (KOR)
2015
Semi
1:06:13-Apr 19, 2015
Yangzhou (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:07:22-Feb 22, 2015
Tokyo (JPN)
2014
Semi
1:02:55-Jun 29, 2014
Hamburg (GER)
2014
25Kilometr
1:15:59-May 4, 2014-Berlin (GER)
2014
Marathon
2:07:05-Feb 23, 2014
Tokyo (JPN)
2013
15Kilometr
44:38-Dec 1, 2013
Heerenberg (NED)
2013
Semi
1:00:21-Mar 24, 2013
Lisboa (POR)
2013
Marathon
2:05:38-Apr 7, 2013
Paris (FRA)
2012
10Kilometr
29:48-Aug 25, 2012
Aguilas (ESP)
2012
10MilesRoa
47:40-Aug 18, 2012-Schortens (GER)
2012
Semi
1:01:46-Jul 8, 2012
Nairobi (KEN)
2012
Marathon
2:08:33-Oct 28, 2012
Frankfurt (GER)
2011
15Kilometr
43:57-Jun 25, 2011
Porto (POR)
2011
Semi
1:04:06-Jan 29, 2011
Eldoret (KEN)
2011
Marathon
2:10:16-Apr 17, 2011
Padova (ITA)
2010
10Kilometr
29:04-May 1, 2010
Marseille (FRA)
2010
Semi
1:01:34-Sep 19, 2010
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2010
Marathon
2:15:17-Oct 24, 2010
Venezia (ITA)
2009
10000m
28:10.8h-Jun 16, 2009-Nairobi (KEN)
2008
CrossCount
22:55-Mar 30, 2008-36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:06-Dec 15Fujian Nongxin Fuzhou International Marathon

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:57-Oct 28Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Marathon
2:06:49-Apr 1Daegu Marathon

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:49-Dec 17Shenzen Marathon, Shenzhen
Semi
1:05:10-Jun 24Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
Marathon
2:09:22-Apr 2Daegu Marathon, Daegu

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:09-Jul 3Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Gold Coast
Marathon
2:10:01-Mar 20Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:21-Oct 18Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Semi
1:06:13-Apr 19Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Marathon
2:07:22-Feb 22Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:00-Dec 7Kochi Half Marathon, Kochi
Marathon
2:10:07-Oct 19Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto
Semi
1:03:12-Sep 28Remich Route du Vin Semi-Marathon, Remich
Semi
1:02:55-Jun 29Hamburg Half Marathon, Hamburg
Semi
1:04:58-Jun 14Zwolle Half Marathon, Zwolle
25Kilometr
1:15:59-May 4Berlin BIG 25, Berlin
Marathon
2:07:05-Feb 23Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

2013

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:38-Dec 1Heerenberg Montferland Run, Heerenberg
Semi
1:03:16-Oct 6Lisboa Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Lisboa
Marathon
2:11:47-Aug 17IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
Marathon
2:11:47-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
Semi
1:05:24-May 18Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Marathon
2:05:38-Apr 7Paris Marathon, Paris
Semi
1:00:21-Mar 24Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa
Semi
1:03:06-Feb 3Eldoret Discovery Half Marathon, Eldoret

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:33-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
10Kilometr
29:48-Aug 25Águilas, Aguilas
10MilesRoa
47:40-Aug 18Internationaler Schortenser Jever Funlauf, Schortens
Semi
1:01:46-Jul 8Nairobi Sotokoto Safari Half Marathon, Nairobi
Marathon
2:12:03-Apr 15Brighton Marathon, Brighton

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:56-Oct 2Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
15Kilometr
43:57-Jun 25Porto Corrida Festas 15K, Porto
Marathon
2:10:16-Apr 17Padova Maratona S. Antonio, Padova
Semi
1:04:06-Jan 29Eldoret Discovery Half Marathon, Eldoret

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:17-Oct 24Venezia Marathon, Venezia
Semi
1:01:34-Sep 19Philadelphia ING Rock 'n' Roll Half-Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
10Kilometr
29:21-Jul 31Taibon Agordino Le Miglia de Agordo, Taibon Agordino
10Kilometr
29:04-May 1Marseille du Conseil Général, Marseille

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:53.94-Jul 31Bambous African Junior Championships, Bambous
10000m
28:10.8HT-Jun 16Nairobi Kenyan U20 Championships, Nairobi

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
22:55-Mar 3036th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Honours

5

Tokyo Marathon

Marathon

2015
5

Tokyo Marathon

Marathon

2014
🥉

Bambous African Junior Championships

10,000 Metres

2009
7

36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Peter Kimeli Some's Marathon personal best?

Peter Kimeli Some's Marathon personal best is 2:05:38, set on Apr 7, 2013 in Paris (FRA), #187 on the all-time list.

Which events does Peter Kimeli Some compete in?

Peter Kimeli Some competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Peter Kimeli Some perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:28:06, set on Dec 15, 2019 in Fuzhou (CHN). Last competition: Fujian Nongxin Fuzhou International Marathon on Dec 15, 2019, 2:28:06.