Simon Kariuki

Simon Kariuki

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Apr 1, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Simon Kariuki is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 1, 1996. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:39.36 in the 5000m, 27:53.50 in the 10000m, 1:00:43 in the Semi, 2:06:29 in the Marathon and 58:11 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:06:29
#322 all-time
2026 season best2:08:58Mar 1, 2026 · Tokyo
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:43
#653 all-time
Last competitionHokkaido MarathonAug 30, 2026 · 2:32:30
Hokkaido Marathon

As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:06:29 (#322 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:43 (#653 all-time), 2026 season best 2:08:58 (Mar 1, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Hokkaido Marathon, Aug 30, 2026, 2:32:30 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mMiyoshi 2020Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:39.361,070 pts––
10000mHachioji 2016Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:53.501,142 pts#951–
SemiMarugame 2019Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:431,158 pts#653–
MarathonTokyo 2024Kenya Marathon all-time list2:06:291,195 pts#322#328
20KilometrTachikawa 201758:11––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:03:38–Apr 26, 2026Gifu Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:08:58–Mar 1, 2026Tokyo Marathon
202510000m 28:38.42–Nov 29, 202519th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2025Semi 1:03:52–Apr 27, 2025Gifu Half Marathon
2025Marathon 2:19:53–Aug 31, 2025Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
2024Marathon 2:06:29–Mar 3, 2024Tokyo Marathon
20235000m 13:50.68–May 4, 202334th Golden Games
202310000m 28:11.52–Sep 23, 2023The 4th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
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FAQ

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Simon Kariuki's Marathon personal best is 2:06:29, set on Mar 3, 2024 in Tokyo (JPN), #322 on the all-time list.

Simon Kariuki competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:08:58, set on Mar 1, 2026 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Hokkaido Marathon on Aug 30, 2026, 2:32:30.