Poloko Mapunye

Poloko Mapunye

Born
Aug 17, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Poloko Mapunye is a South Africa long-distance runner, born on August 17, 1999. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 14:25.32 in the 5000m, 30:39.39 in the 10000m, 1:07:40 in the Semi, 2:27:57 in the Marathon and 30:54 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 5000 m14:25.32
2026 season best30:12Sep 24, 2026
Personal best · 10 000 m30:39.39
Last competitionABSA Run Your CitySep 24, 2026 · 30:12

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:25.32, 10 000 m 30:39.39, 2026 season best 30:12 (Sep 24, 2026) · Last competition: ABSA Run Your City, Sep 24, 2026, 30:12 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mPretoria 2025South Africa 5000 m all-time list14:25.32917 pts–
10000mPretoria 2025South Africa 10 000 m all-time list30:39.39900 pts–
SemiPretoria 2025South Africa Half Marathon all-time list1:07:40898 pts–
MarathonJohannesburg 2025South Africa Marathon all-time list2:27:57829 pts–
10KilometrMiddelburg 201930:54–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 30:12–Sep 24, 2026ABSA Run Your City
20255000m 14:25.32–Mar 15, 2025AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
202510000m 30:39.39–Mar 14, 2025AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025Semi 1:07:40–Oct 12, 2025Region 5 Marathon, Union Buildings Tshwane, Pretoria
2025Marathon 2:27:57–Nov 29, 2025Soweto Marathon
202110Kilometr 32:38–Oct 31, 2021Durban 10K CITYRUN
201910Kilometr 30:54–Sep 28, 2019South African 10 km Road Running Championships, Middelburg
20185000m 14:30.40–Apr 6, 2018Paarl (RSA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Poloko Mapunye's 5000 m personal best is 14:25.32, set on Mar 15, 2025 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA).

Poloko Mapunye competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 30:12, set on Sep 24, 2026. Last competition: ABSA Run Your City on Sep 24, 2026, 30:12.