Rita Jelagat

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 1, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

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.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:11:12
2026 season best2:34:04Oct 11, 2026 · Kigali
Personal best · Marathon2:32:19
Last competitionStandard Chartered Nairobi MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 2:34:41

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:11:12, Marathon 2:32:19, 2026 season best 2:34:04 (Oct 11, 2026, Kigali (RWA)) · Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 2:34:41 · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SemiHamburg 2024Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:11:121,105 pts––
MarathonCA 2025Kenya Marathon all-time list2:32:191,096 pts–#519
15KilometrSão Paulo 202356:14––
10KilometrBerlin 202433:38––
10MilesRoaAmsterdam 202455:55––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:34:04–Oct 11, 2026Marathon Beneva de Montréal
2025Semi 1:11:44–May 4, 2025Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
2025Marathon 2:32:19–Mar 16, 2025Los Angeles Marathon
202410Kilometr 33:38–Oct 13, 2024degewo Great 10K, Berlin
202410MilesRoa 55:55–Sep 22, 2024Dam tot Damloop
2024Semi 1:11:12–Jun 30, 202430. hella Hamburg Half Marathon
2023CrossCount 28:47–Dec 2, 2023The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 8.0km
202315Kilometr 56:14–Dec 31, 2023São Silvestre International Race
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Rita Jelagat competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:34:04, set on Oct 11, 2026 in Kigali (RWA). Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 2:34:41.