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Viola Chepngeno

Viola Chepngeno

KENKENWomen
Birth dateFeb 3, 1998
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Viola Chepngeno is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 3, 1998. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.0h in the 800m, 4:29.46 in the 1500m, 9:19.72 in the 3000m, 1:06:48 in the Semi and 2:23:23 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
25 Kilometres Road
1:19:48
Half Marathon
1:06:48
2025 season best
1:08:09
Jan 5, 2025 · Hong Kong (HKG)
Last competition
Osaka Women's Marathon
Jan 26, 2025 · DNF
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 25 Kilometres Road 1:19:48, Half Marathon 1:06:48 (#123 all-time), 2025 season best 1:08:09 (Jan 5, 2025, Hong Kong (HKG)) · Last competition: Osaka Women's Marathon, Jan 26, 2025, DNF · 28 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:09.0HT
4:29.46
9:19.72
15Kilometr
50:53
10Kilometr
31:19
1000m
2:59.08
25Kilometr
1:19:48

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Semi
1:08:09-Jan 5, 2025
Bank of China Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Half Marathon, Hong Kong
2024
10Kilometr
31:42-Jun 23, 2024
10KM Port Gentil
2024
Semi
1:11:28-Feb 24, 2024
Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
2024
25Kilometr
1:19:48-Dec 15, 2024-Tata Steel Kolkata World 25K
2024
Marathon
2:23:23-Oct 20, 2024-Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
2023
CrossCount
27:33-Dec 2, 2023
The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 8.0km
2023
10Kilometr
32:10-Jul 4, 2023
Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race
2023
Semi
1:09:41-Nov 12, 2023
B.A.A. Half Marathon
2022
10Kilometr
31:19-Apr 30, 2022
Herzogenaurach (GER)
2022
CrossCount
34:40-Feb 12, 2022
Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2022
Semi
1:06:52-Oct 2, 2022
Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon
2019
1000m
2:59.08-May 18, 2019-Elvissa (ESP)
2019
1500m
4:29.46-May 25, 2019
IFAM Meeting
2019
3000m
9:19.72-Jun 26, 2019-Cáceres (ESP)
2019
10Kilometr
34:43-Jun 9, 2019
10 km, Albacete
2017
1500m
4:43.8h-May 25, 2017
Eldoret (KEN)
2017
10Kilometr
33:25-Apr 2, 2017
Torino (ITA)
2017
15Kilometr
50:53-Mar 18, 2017-Kerzers (SUI)
2017
Semi
1:13:50-Oct 8, 2017
Fiesso d'Artico (ITA)
2016
800m
2:09.0h-Jun 22, 2016-Nairobi (KEN)

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Jan 26Osaka Women's Marathon
Semi
1:08:09-Jan 5Bank of China Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Half Marathon, Hong Kong

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
25Kilometr
1:19:48-Dec 15Tata Steel Kolkata World 25K
Marathon
2:23:23-Oct 20Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
10Kilometr
31:42-Jun 2310KM Port Gentil
Semi
1:11:28-Feb 24Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

2023

6 performances

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:40-Nov 13B.A.A. Half Marathon, Boston, MA
Semi
1:06:52-Oct 2Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon
Semi
1:10:11-Jun 11Scania Halve Marathon Zwolle, Zwolle
10Kilometr
31:19-Apr 30adizero Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
Semi
1:06:48-Apr 3Generali Berliner Halbmarathon, Berlin
Semi
1:07:25-Mar 13Runners’ Lab Halve Marathon
CrossCount
34:40-Feb 12Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:19.72-Jun 26Encuentro Diputación de Cáceres, Cáceres
10Kilometr
34:43-Jun 910 km, Albacete
1500m
4:29.46-May 25IFAM Meeting
1000m
2:59.08-May 18Meeting Nacional de Atletismo Toni Bonet, Elvissa

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:50-Oct 8Treviso Half Marathon, Treviso
1500m
4:43.8HT-May 25Eldoret
10Kilometr
34:35-Apr 15Paderborn Osterlauf, Paderborn
Semi
1:15:21-Apr 9Fiesso d'Artico Dogi's Half Marathon, Fiesso d'Artico
10Kilometr
33:25-Apr 2Torino Tutta Dritta, Torino
15Kilometr
50:53-Mar 18Kerzers Lauf 15 km, Kerzers

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:09.0HT-Jun 22Nairobi Kenya World Junior Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:14.4HT-Apr 5Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Viola Chepngeno's 25 Kilometres Road personal best?

Viola Chepngeno's 25 Kilometres Road personal best is 1:19:48, set on Dec 15, 2024 in Kolkata (IND).

Which events does Viola Chepngeno compete in?

Viola Chepngeno competes in the 25 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

How did Viola Chepngeno perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:08:09, set on Jan 5, 2025 in Hong Kong (HKG). Last competition: Osaka Women's Marathon on Jan 26, 2025, DNF.