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Rita Jelagat

KENKENWomen
Birth dateJan 1, 1997
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Rita Jelagat is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1997. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 15Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:11:12 in the Semi, 2:32:19 in the Marathon, 56:14 in the 15Kilometr, 33:38 in the 10Kilometr and 55:55 in the 10MilesRoa. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:11:12
Marathon
2:32:19
2026 season best
2:43:31
Jun 14, 2026 · Kigali (RWA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Kigali International Peace Marathon
Jun 14, 2026 · 2:43:31
Kigali International Peace Marathon
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: Half Marathon 1:11:12, Marathon 2:32:19, 2026 season best 2:43:31 (Jun 14, 2026, Kigali (RWA)) · Last competition: Kigali International Peace Marathon, Jun 14, 2026, 2:43:31 · 29 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:11:12
2:32:19
15Kilometr
56:14
10Kilometr
33:38
10MilesRoa
55:55

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:43:31-Jun 14, 2026
↓
Kigali International Peace Marathon
2025
Semi
1:11:44-May 4, 2025
↑
Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
2025
Marathon
2:32:19-Mar 16, 2025
↓
Los Angeles Marathon
2024
10Kilometr
33:38-Oct 13, 2024-degewo Great 10K, Berlin
2024
10MilesRoa
55:55-Sep 22, 2024-Dam tot Damloop
2024
Semi
1:11:12-Jun 30, 2024
↑
30. hella Hamburg Half Marathon
2023
CrossCount
28:47-Dec 2, 2023-The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 8.0km
2023
15Kilometr
56:14-Dec 31, 2023-São Silvestre International Race
2023
Semi
1:14:57-Oct 29, 2023
↑
Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:31-Jun 14Kigali International Peace Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:41-Oct 26Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Semi
1:11:44-May 4Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
Marathon
2:32:19-Mar 16Los Angeles Marathon

2024

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:38-Oct 13degewo Great 10K, Berlin
Semi
1:13:40-Oct 6Trento Half Marathon
10MilesRoa
55:55-Sep 22Dam tot Damloop
Semi
1:11:12-Jun 3030. hella Hamburg Half Marathon
10Kilometr
37:00-Jan 14Corrida de Reis

2023

3 performances

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rita Jelagat's Half Marathon personal best?

Rita Jelagat's Half Marathon personal best is 1:11:12, set on Jun 30, 2024 in Hamburg (GER).

Which events does Rita Jelagat compete in?

Rita Jelagat competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Rita Jelagat perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:43:31, set on Jun 14, 2026 in Kigali (RWA). Last competition: Kigali International Peace Marathon on Jun 14, 2026, 2:43:31.