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Pius Karanja

Pius Karanja

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Birth dateApr 15, 1992
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Pius Karanja is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 15, 1992. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 14:36.8h in the 5000m, 29:12.41 in the 10000m, 2:06:55 in the Marathon and 29:41 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:55
#432 all-time
2025 season best
2:11:29
Apr 20, 2025 · Qingdao (CHN)
2025 season best
Last competition
Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao
Apr 20, 2025 · 2:11:29
Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:06:55 (#432 all-time), 2025 season best 2:11:29 (Apr 20, 2025, Qingdao (CHN)) · Last competition: Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao, Apr 20, 2025, 2:11:29 · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:11:29-Apr 20, 2025
↑
Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao
2024
Marathon
2:10:31-Dec 8, 2024
↑
Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
2023
Marathon
2:08:24-Dec 3, 2023
↑
Shenzhen Marathon
2022
10000m
29:12.41-Feb 4, 2022
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
Marathon
2:06:55-Oct 9, 2022
↑
Eindhoven (NED)
2021
10000m
30:13.66-Mar 12, 2021
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
Marathon
2:13:28-Sep 26, 2021
↑
EDP Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid
2020
Marathon
2:19:04-Feb 21, 2020
↑
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon
2019
Semi
1:02:45-Aug 11, 2019--
2019
Marathon
2:21:30-Mar 17, 2019
↑
Seoul Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:12:53-Oct 21, 2018
↑
Gyeongju Marathon
2017
5000m
14:36.8h-May 6, 2017-Nyahururu (KEN)
2017
10Kilometr
29:41-Oct 21, 2017-Laikipia (KEN)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:29-Apr 20Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:31-Dec 8Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:15:36-Oct 27Chengdu Marathon
Marathon
2:09:37-Mar 24Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:24-Dec 3Shenzhen Marathon
Marathon
2:11:24-May 14Copenhagen Marathon, København
Marathon
2:09:24-Feb 19Zurich Maraton de Sevilla, Sevilla

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:55-Oct 9ASML Marathon Eindhoven, Eindhoven
10000m
29:12.41-Feb 41st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:28-Sep 26EDP Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid
Marathon
2:15:20-Jun 6Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret
10000m
30:13.66-Mar 122nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:04-Feb 21Al Mouj Muscat Marathon

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:31-Oct 27Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Nairobi
Semi
1:02:45-Aug 11Half Marathon, Thika
Marathon
2:21:30-Mar 17Seoul Marathon

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:53-Oct 21Gyeongju Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:41-Oct 21Laikipia 10 km, Laikipia
5000m
14:36.8HT-May 6Nyahururu

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pius Karanja's Marathon personal best?

Pius Karanja's Marathon personal best is 2:06:55, set on Oct 9, 2022 in Eindhoven (NED), #432 on the all-time list.

Which events does Pius Karanja compete in?

Pius Karanja competes in the Marathon.

How did Pius Karanja perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:11:29, set on Apr 20, 2025 in Qingdao (CHN). Last competition: Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao on Apr 20, 2025, 2:11:29.