Richard Kimayat

Birth dateJan 2, 2003

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Richard Kimayat is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 2, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:41.14 in the 1500m, 13:17.39 in the 5000m, 27:34.24 in the 10000m and 28:34 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

5000 m

13:17.39

2026 season best

13:17.39

May 4, 2026 · Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka (JPN)

2026 season best

Last competition

74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m

Jul 5, 2026 · 27:34.24

74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m

Age

23 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 5000 m 13:17.39, 2026 season best 13:17.39 (May 4, 2026, Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka (JPN)) · Last competition: 74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m, Jul 5, 2026, 27:34.24 · 23 years old

Personal bests

3:41.14

13:17.39

27:34.24

28:34

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	1500m	3:41.14	-	May 15, 2026	-	68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
2026	5000m	13:17.39	-	May 4, 2026	↑	37th Golden Games in Nobeoka
2026	10000m	27:34.24	-	Jul 5, 2026	↑	74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m
2026	CrossCount	30:31	-	Feb 14, 2026	↑	Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025	5000m	13:33.60	-	Jun 11, 2025	↑	HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in FUKAGAWA
2025	10000m	27:59.94	-	Nov 22, 2025	↑	Hachioji Long Distance
2025	CrossCount	31:35	-	Feb 22, 2025	↑	Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2024	10Kilometr	28:34	-	Dec 1, 2024	-	Kumamoto Kosa 10 mile Road Race

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	27:34.24	-	Jul 5	74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m
5000m	13:24.53	-	May 17	68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
1500m	3:41.14	-	May 15	68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
5000m	13:17.39	-	May 4	37th Golden Games in Nobeoka
5000m	13:25.27	-	Apr 12	20th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
CrossCount	30:31	-	Feb 14	Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	27:59.94	-	Nov 22	Hachioji Long Distance
5000m	13:33.60	-	Jun 11	HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in FUKAGAWA
5000m	13:37.52	-	Apr 27	14th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
CrossCount	31:35	-	Feb 22	Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:34	-	Dec 1	Kumamoto Kosa 10 mile Road Race

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Richard Kimayat's 5000 m personal best?

Richard Kimayat's 5000 m personal best is 13:17.39, set on May 4, 2026 in Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka (JPN).

Which events does Richard Kimayat compete in?

Richard Kimayat competes in the 5000 m.

How did Richard Kimayat perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:17.39, set on May 4, 2026 in Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka (JPN). Last competition: 74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships 10000m on Jul 5, 2026, 27:34.24.

Richard Kimayat

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions