Philip Tarus

Philip Tarus

KenyaKenya
Born
Sep 11, 1974 (52 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Philip Tarus is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 11, 1974. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:55.60 in the 5000m, 29:18.0h in the 10000m, 1:00:24 in the Semi, 2:08:33 in the Marathon and 8:29.00 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:24
#482 all-time
2013 season best2:29:21Aug 25, 2013 · Ciudad de México
2013 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:08:33
#941 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:24 (#482 all-time), Marathon 2:08:33 (#941 all-time), 2013 season best 2:29:21 (Aug 25, 2013, Ciudad de México (MEX)) · 52 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mReims 2004Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:55.601,015 pts–
10000mNairobi 2001Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:18.0h1,015 pts–
SemiMilano 1998Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:241,170 pts#482
MarathonCA 1999Kenya Marathon all-time list2:08:331,157 pts#941
3000mStLaguna 1996Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:29.001,127 pts#905
2000MetresRovereto 20015:26.71–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2013Marathon 2:29:21–Aug 25, 2013Ciudad de México (MEX)
20103000mSt 9:13.0h–May 21, 2010Nairobi (KEN)
201010Kilometr 29:49–May 2, 2010Toronto (CAN)
201030Kilometr 1:40:49–Mar 28, 2010Hamilton (CAN)
2010Marathon 2:17:05–Sep 26, 2010Warszawa (POL)
2009Marathon 2:17:44–Mar 1, 2009Moshi (TAN)
2007Marathon 2:18:47–Nov 18, 2007Bangkok (THA)
2006Marathon 2:17:59–Jun 3, 2006Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
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FAQ

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Philip Tarus's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:24, set on Apr 4, 1998 in Milano (ITA), #482 on the all-time list.

Philip Tarus competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2013 season best: 2:29:21, set on Aug 25, 2013 in Ciudad de México (MEX).