Raji Assefa
- Born
- Feb 18, 1986 (40 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Marathon
Raji Assefa Worku (born 1986) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. In 2008, he competed at the 2008 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He finished in 14th place. In 2012, he competed in the men's half marathon at the 2012 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Kavarna, Bulgaria. He did not finish his race. In 2015, he won the men's race at the Guangzhou Marathon held in Guangzhou, China.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:15.68
2015 season best1:05:53Oct 11, 2015 · Boston, MA
Personal best · Marathon2:06:24
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 27:15.68 (#185 all-time), Marathon 2:06:24 (#301 all-time), 2015 season best 1:05:53 (Oct 11, 2015, Boston, MA (USA)) · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Semi | 1:05:53 | – | Oct 11, 2015 | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:11:46 | – | Dec 6, 2015 | Guangzhou (CHN) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:02:20 | – | Oct 12, 2014 | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:08:48 | – | Dec 6, 2014 | Fukuoka (JPN) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 28:46 | – | Jun 23, 2013 | Boston, MA (USA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:01:13 | – | Mar 4, 2012 | Paris (FRA) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:06:24 | – | Apr 15, 2012 | Paris (FRA) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:03:59 | – | May 21, 2011 | Göteborg (SWE) |