Simon Maiywa

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Apr 17, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Simon Maiywa is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 17, 2005. He competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 8:07.50 in the 3000m, 59:44 in the Semi, 13:37 in the 5Kilometre and 28:14 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon59:44
2026 season best1:00:57Aug 23, 2026 · Santa Pola
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road28:14
Last competitionCardiff Half MarathonOct 4, 2026 · 1:01:37

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 59:44 (#219 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 28:14, 2026 season best 1:00:57 (Aug 23, 2026, Santa Pola (ESP)) · Last competition: Cardiff Half Marathon, Oct 4, 2026, 1:01:37 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mNairobi 2024Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:07.501,013 pts––
5KilometreLille 202513:37––
10KilometrLille 202428:14––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:00:57–Aug 23, 2026Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires
20255Kilometre 13:37–Mar 16, 2025Semi-Marathon International de Lille - 5km et 10km
202510Kilometr 30:16–May 25, 2025Bangsaen10
2025Semi 59:44–Oct 19, 2025Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon
20243000m 8:07.50–Jun 28, 2024National Trials For World Athletics Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2024CrossCount 23:22–Feb 25, 20246th African Cross Country Championships, Hammamet - XC 10.0km
202410Kilometr 28:14–Nov 16, 2024Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2024Semi 1:11:10–Oct 6, 2024Trento Half Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Simon Maiywa's Half Marathon personal best is 59:44, set on Oct 19, 2025 in Roma (ITA), #219 on the all-time list.

Simon Maiywa competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 1:00:57, set on Aug 23, 2026 in Santa Pola (ESP). Last competition: Cardiff Half Marathon on Oct 4, 2026, 1:01:37.