Ruth Karanja
KenyaActive- Born
- Jul 5, 1990 (36 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Ruth Karanja is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on July 5, 1990. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and Semi.
Her personal bests include 4:29.5h in the 1500m, 9:39.51 in the 3000m, 1:10:15 in the Semi, 2:33:32 in the Marathon and 52:11 in the 15Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:15
2026 season best2:39:53Mar 15, 2026
Personal best · Marathon2:33:32
Last competitionNew Taipei City Wan Jin Shi MarathonMar 15, 2026 · 2:39:53
As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:15 (#942 all-time), Marathon 2:33:32, 2026 season best 2:39:53 (Mar 15, 2026) · Last competition: New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon, Mar 15, 2026, 2:39:53 · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
15KilometrLe Puy-en-Velay 202252:11––
10KilometrNyahururu 201834:11––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:39:53 | – | Mar 15, 2026 | New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:40:44 | – | Dec 1, 2024 | Jinjiang Marathon, Jinjiang |
| 2023 | 3000m | 10:00.19 | – | May 21, 2023 | Interclubs 2ème tour - N2A |
| 2023 | 15Kilometr | 52:28 | – | May 1, 2023 | 15 Km du Puy en Velay |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:19:05 | – | May 28, 2023 | Semi Marathon des Olonnes |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:43:14 | – | Apr 16, 2023 | Marathon d'Annecy, Annecy |
| 2022 | 3000m | 9:39.51 | – | May 8, 2022 | Nimes (FRA) |
| 2022 | RoadRace | 25:25 | – | Dec 4, 2022 | Course de l'Escalade |