Valentine Jepkoech Rutto

Valentine Jepkoech Rutto

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 29, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 15 Kilometres Road

Valentine Jepkoech Rutto is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 29, 1992. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:23.4h in the 800m, 4:32.95 in the 1500m, 15:46.95 in the 5000m, 34:30.20 in the 10000m and 1:10:50 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:50
2026 season best1:12:22Apr 26, 2026 · Padova
2026 season best
Personal best · 15 Kilometres Road50:35
Last competitionKenya Defence Forces Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 10, 2026 · 16:52.37
Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 12, 2026: Half Marathon 1:10:50, 15 Kilometres Road 50:35, 2026 season best 1:12:22 (Apr 26, 2026, Padova (ITA)) · Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 16:52.37 · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNairobi 2021Kenya 800 m all-time list2:23.4h782 pts––
1500mNairobi 2019Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:32.95956 pts––
5000mNairobi 2023Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:46.951,074 pts––
10000mNairobi 2022Kenya 10 000 m all-time list34:30.201,011 pts––
SemiMálaga 2022Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:10:501,113 pts–#424
3000mStNairobi 2019Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:34.301,015 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:52.37–Jun 10, 2026Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
2026Semi 1:12:22–Apr 26, 2026Padova Half Marathon
2025MountainCl 1:21:59–Sep 28, 2025World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
20235000m 15:46.95–May 24, 2023Kenya Defence Forces Championships
2023Semi 1:12:25–Apr 29, 2023adizero Road to Records
20225000m 16:02.13–Mar 5, 2022Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
202210000m 34:30.20–Apr 20, 2022Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2022CrossCount 36:22–Feb 12, 2022Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
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Valentine Jepkoech Rutto's Half Marathon personal best is 1:10:50, set on Nov 13, 2022 in Málaga (ESP).

Valentine Jepkoech Rutto competes in the Half Marathon and 15 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 1:12:22, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Padova (ITA). Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships on Jun 10, 2026, 16:52.37.