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Shadrack Hoff
RSAMenBirth dateMay 19, 1973
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Shadrack Hoff is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on May 19, 1973. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:38.52 in the 1500m, 7:46.07 in the 3000m, 13:14.16 in the 5000m, 27:43.89 in the 10000m and 1:01:11 in the Semi. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
Age
53 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: 5000 m 13:14.16 (#571 all-time), 10 000 m 27:43.89 (#649 all-time), 2024 season best 31:36 (Jul 7, 2024, Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA)) · Last competition: Absa Run Your City Durban 10K, Jul 7, 2024, 31:36 · 53 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:38.52
7:46.07
1:01:11
2:11:51
13:30
42:58
27:50
46:54
58:33
2:06:56
1:19:32
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 31:36 | - | Jul 7, 2024 | ↓ | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 33:27 | - | Dec 11, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:08:38 | - | Jun 4, 2022 | ↓ | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:38:08 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↓ | - |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:07:17 | - | Jul 30, 2016 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2015 | 10Kilometr | 30:59 | - | Feb 28, 2015 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2015 | CrossCount | 38:24 | - | Mar 28, 2015 | ↓ | 41st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Qingzhen, Guiyang |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:04:35 | - | Jul 25, 2015 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2015 | 25Kilometr | 1:23:50 | - | May 9, 2015 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:22:00 | - | Sep 20, 2015 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 31:09 | - | Feb 22, 2014 | ↓ | Bloemfontein (RSA) |
| 2014 | 25Kilometr | 1:22:29 | - | May 10, 2014 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:33:17 | - | Feb 1, 2014 | ↓ | Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 30:34 | - | Jan 26, 2013 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:06:09 | - | Feb 2, 2013 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2013 | 25Kilometr | 1:20:51 | - | May 4, 2013 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 30:38 | - | Feb 4, 2012 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2012 | 15Kilometr | 50:06 | - | Jan 8, 2012 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:04:01 | - | Sep 29, 2012 | ↓ | Mossel Bay (RSA) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:22:22 | - | Oct 20, 2012 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2011 | 5000m | 14:17.70 | - | Mar 10, 2011 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:05:29 | - | Jan 29, 2011 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 30:53 | - | Feb 6, 2010 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:06:01 | - | Mar 20, 2010 | ↓ | Hartebeespoort Dam (RSA) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 29:59 | - | May 30, 2009 | ↓ | Bellville (RSA) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:02:05 | - | Jul 4, 2009 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2009 | 25Kilometr | 1:19:32 | - | May 9, 2009 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:06:57 | - | Oct 4, 2008 | ↓ | Bloemfontein (RSA) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 29:37 | - | Aug 11, 2007 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2007 | 15Kilometr | 46:36 | - | Jul 28, 2007 | ↓ | Bellville (RSA) |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:04:20 | - | Jan 20, 2007 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2007 | 20Kilometr | 1:04:20 | - | Jan 20, 2007 | ↓ | Tshwane (RSA) |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 30:36 | - | Mar 25, 2006 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2006 | 20Kilometr | 1:02:03 | - | Oct 14, 2006 | ↓ | George (RSA) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:04:38 | - | Mar 18, 2006 | ↓ | Hartbeespoort Dam (RSA) |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:19:22 | - | May 7, 2006 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:08.74 | - | Feb 4, 2005 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:34.01 | - | Feb 18, 2005 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 28:34 | - | Oct 23, 2005 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:01:59 | - | Jul 10, 2005 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:11:51 | - | May 8, 2005 | ↓ | Enschede (NED) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 13:32.20 | - | Mar 19, 2004 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2004 | 15Kilometr | 45:30 | - | Dec 31, 2004 | ↓ | Maputo (MOZ) |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:03:37 | - | May 1, 2004 | ↓ | Wellington (RSA) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:22:30 | - | Jun 6, 2004 | ↓ | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 8:09.78 | - | Jan 31, 2003 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2003 | 5Kilometre | 13:30 | - | Apr 13, 2003 | ↑ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 14:08.18 | - | Jul 30, 2003 | ↓ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2003 | 10000m | 27:44.33 | - | Feb 28, 2003 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 28:35 | - | Mar 23, 2003 | ↓ | Mobile, AL (USA) |
| 2003 | 15Kilometr | 43:28 | - | Jul 13, 2003 | ↓ | Utica, NY (USA) |
| 2003 | 10MilesRoa | 48:36 | - | Apr 6, 2003 | ↓ | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2003 | 20Kilometr | 58:33 | - | Mar 9, 2003 | ↓ | Alphen aan den Rijn (NED) |
| 2003 | Semi | 1:04:22 | - | May 1, 2003 | ↓ | Centurion (RSA) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 13:30.83 | - | Mar 8, 2002 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2002 | 5Kilometre | 13:44 | - | Apr 7, 2002 | ↑ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 27:50 | - | Dec 13, 2002 | ↓ | Doha (QAT) |
| 2002 | 10000m | 28:23.02 | - | Mar 1, 2002 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2002 | 15Kilometr | 47:02 | - | Jan 6, 2002 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2002 | Semi | 1:01:23 | - | May 5, 2002 | ↓ | Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:20:34 | - | Nov 3, 2002 | ↓ | Soweto (RSA) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 7:57.94 | - | Feb 12, 2001 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 13:29.32 | - | Mar 30, 2001 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2001 | 10000m | 27:48.65 | - | Feb 16, 2001 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 28:22 | - | Oct 14, 2001 | ↓ | Chula Vista, CA (USA) |
| 2001 | 15Kilometr | 42:58 | - | Jul 8, 2001 | ↓ | Utica, NY (USA) |
| 2001 | 10MilesRoa | 46:54 | - | Aug 25, 2001 | ↓ | Flint, MI (USA) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:02:19 | - | Sep 2, 2001 | ↓ | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2000 | 3000m | 8:00.99 | - | Feb 14, 2000 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:26.88 | - | Feb 18, 2000 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2000 | 10000m | 27:46.08 | - | Feb 25, 2000 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 28:12 | - | Oct 14, 2000 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:01:11 | - | Aug 6, 2000 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2000 | Marathon | 2:14:02 | - | Apr 16, 2000 | ↓ | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 8:01.90 | - | Mar 13, 1999 | ↓ | Pietersburg (RSA) |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 13:12 | - | Mar 27, 1999 | ↓ | 27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast |
| 1999 | 5000m | 13:45.01 | - | Feb 17, 1999 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 1999 | 10000m | 27:57.76 | - | Feb 22, 1999 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 1999 | 10Kilometr | 28:09 | - | May 2, 1999 | ↓ | Cleveland, OH (USA) |
| 1999 | 15Kilometr | 43:37 | - | May 24, 1999 | ↓ | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 1999 | Semi | 1:02:04 | - | Aug 8, 1999 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 1998 | 1500m | 3:43.61 | - | Feb 27, 1998 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 1998 | 3000m | 7:56.31 | - | Mar 27, 1998 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 1998 | 5000m | 13:24.94 | - | Mar 20, 1998 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 1998 | 15Kilometr | 43:24 | - | May 24, 1998 | ↓ | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 1998 | 10MilesRoa | 48:04 | - | May 9, 1998 | ↓ | Bern (SUI) |
| 1998 | RoadRelay | 2:06:56 | - | Apr 19, 1998 | - | Manaus (BRA) |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 35:11 | - | Jan 12, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 15Kilometr | 44:20 | - | Nov 16, 1997 | ↓ | Nijmegen (NED) |
| 1996 | 1500m | 3:38.52 | - | Apr 19, 1996 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 1996 | 5000m | 13:21.16 | - | Jun 28, 1996 | ↓ | Paris (FRA) |
| 1996 | 10000m | 27:43.89 | - | Mar 8, 1996 | ↓ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 29:53 | - | Dec 28, 1996 | ↓ | - |
| 1995 | 3000m | 7:46.07 | - | Feb 25, 1995 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 1995 | 5000m | 13:14.16 | - | Jul 2, 1995 | ↓ | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1994 | CrossCount | 36:55 | - | Mar 26, 1994 | ↓ | 22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1994 | 15Kilometr | 43:47 | - | Jul 10, 1994 | ↓ | Utica, NY (USA) |
| 1993 | 5000m | 14:03.32 | - | Jul 23, 1993 | ↓ | Crystal Palace, London (GBR) |
| 1993 | CrossCount | 35:22 | - | Mar 28, 1993 | ↓ | 21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1992 | 5000m | 13:56.15 | - | Sep 19, 1992 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1992 | 15Kilometr | 46:46 | - | Oct 18, 1992 | ↓ | Boksburg (RSA) |
| 1991 | 15Kilometr | 45:48 | - | Nov 2, 1991 | ↓ | Cape Town (RSA) |
2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 31:36 | - | Jul 7 | Absa Run Your City Durban 10K |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:27 | - | Dec 11 | Mandela Remembrance Run, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:08:38 | - | Jun 4 | Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon |
2018
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:38:08 | - | Feb 17 | Pretoria Tuks Marathon, Pretoria |
2016
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:17 | - | Jul 30 | South African Half Marathon Championships, Port Elizabeth |
2015
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:22:00 | - | Sep 20 | Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town |
Semi | 1:04:35 | - | Jul 25 | South African Half Marathon Championships, Port Elizabeth |
25Kilometr | 1:23:50 | - | May 9 | Pretoria Jackie Mekler 25K, Pretoria |
CrossCount | 38:24 | - | Mar 28 | 41st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Qingzhen, Guiyang |
10Kilometr | 30:59 | - | Feb 28 | South African 10 km Road Running Championships, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 31:28 | - | Feb 21 | Pretoria 10 km, Pretoria |
2014
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25Kilometr | 1:22:29 | - | May 10 | Pretoria Jackie Mekler 25K, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 31:36 | - | Feb 23 | Pretoria 10K, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 31:09 | - | Feb 22 | South African 10 km Road Running Championships, Bloemfontein |
Marathon | 2:33:17 | - | Feb 1 | Sasolburg Sasol Marathon, Sasolburg |
2013
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25Kilometr | 1:20:51 | - | May 4 | Pretoria Jackie Mekler 25 km, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:06:09 | - | Feb 2 | Pretoria McCarthy Toyota Half-Marathon, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 30:34 | - | Jan 26 | Pretoria WC George Claassen 10K, Pretoria |
2012
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:22:22 | - | Oct 20 | Pretoria Jacaranda City Challenge Marathon, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:08:03 | - | Oct 13 | Pretoria Chamberlain Capital Classic Half Marathon, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:04:01 | - | Sep 29 | Mossel Bay PetroSA Half Marathon, Mossel Bay |
Semi | 1:07:09 | - | May 19 | Polokwane Half Marathon, Polokwane |
Semi | 1:08:03 | - | May 13 | Randburg Half Marathon, Randburg |
10Kilometr | 30:46 | - | Mar 17 | Hartebeesport Dam 10 km, Hartebeespoort Dam |
Marathon | 2:25:32 | - | Feb 25 | Pretoria Deloitte Marathon, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 30:38 | - | Feb 4 | Pretoria McCarthy Toyota 10K, Pretoria |
15Kilometr | 50:06 | - | Jan 8 | Johannesburg Varsity Kudus 15K, Johannesburg |
2011
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:21 | - | Oct 8 | Pretoria Chamberlain Capital Classic Half Marathon, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:07:44 | - | Jul 2 | Port Elizabeth South African Half Marathon Championships, Port Elizabeth |
5000m | 14:17.70 | - | Mar 10 | Cape Town Yellow Pages Series, Cape Town |
Semi | 1:08:24 | - | Feb 19 | Pretoria Bestmed Tuks Half Marathon, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:05:29 | - | Jan 29 | Pretoria PWC George Claassen Half Marathon, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:07:51 | - | Jan 16 | Bedfordview Dis-Chem Half Marathon, Bedfordview |
2010
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:09:32 | - | Sep 25 | Pretoria McCarthy Volkswagen Half Marathon, Pretoria |
Semi | 1:06:01 | - | Mar 20 | Hartebeespoort Dam Half Marathon, Hartebeespoort Dam |
10Kilometr | 30:53 | - | Feb 6 | Pretoria McCarthy Toyota 10-K, Pretoria |
2009
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:06:28 | - | Aug 23 | Midrand Vodaworld Half-Marathon, Midrand |
Semi | 1:04:36 | - | Jul 25 | Phalaborwa Foskor Half-Marathon, Phalaborwa |
Semi | 1:02:05 | - | Jul 4 | Port Elizabeth Nedbank Matha Half-Marathon Series, Port Elizabeth - South African Half Marathon Ch. |
10Kilometr | 29:59 | - | May 30 | Bellville 10km, Bellville |
25Kilometr | 1:19:32 | - | May 9 | Jackie Mekler 25K, Pretoria |
10Kilometr | 30:11 | - | Apr 5 | Mamelodi Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu Memorial Race, Mamelodi |
2008
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:06:57 | - | Oct 4 | Bloemfontein Nedbank Half Marathon, Bloemfontein |
2007
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:37 | - | Aug 11 | Stellenbosch Nedbank South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
15Kilometr | 46:36 | - | Jul 28 | Bellville Ravensmead, Bellville |
Semi | 1:07:03 | - | Apr 7 | Cape Town Two Oceans Half Marathon, Cape Town |
Semi | 1:04:20 | - | Jan 20 | Pretoria Nedbank Matha Series Half Marathon, Pretoria |
20Kilometr | 1:04:20 | - | Jan 20 | Tshwane Nedbank 20 km, Tshwane |
15Kilometr | 48:22 | - | Jan 7 | Johannesburg Foundry Varsity Kudus, Johannesburg |
2006
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20Kilometr | 1:02:03 | - | Oct 14 | George Nedbank Matha Series, George |
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Honours
6
2002Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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2001South African Championships
5000 Metres
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2000South African Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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1999South African Half Marathon Championships
Half Marathon
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1996South African Championships
1500 Metres
6
1992Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships
5000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Shadrack Hoff's 5000 m personal best?
Shadrack Hoff's 5000 m personal best is 13:14.16, set on Jul 2, 1995 in Gateshead (GBR), #571 on the all-time list.
Which events does Shadrack Hoff compete in?
Shadrack Hoff competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.
How did Shadrack Hoff perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 31:36, set on Jul 7, 2024 in Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Durban (RSA). Last competition: Absa Run Your City Durban 10K on Jul 7, 2024, 31:36.