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Violet Jelagat

Violet Jelagat

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Birth dateJul 30, 1993
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Violet Jelagat is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 30, 1993. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:32.1h in the 5000m, 32:57.0h in the 10000m, 1:09:27 in the Semi, 2:26:51 in the Marathon and 32:37 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:09:27
#620 all-time
Marathon
2:26:51
2026 season best
2:32:27
Apr 26, 2026 · Padova (ITA)
2026 season best
Last competition
Padova Marathon
Apr 26, 2026 · 2:32:27
Padova Marathon
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Half Marathon 1:09:27 (#620 all-time), Marathon 2:26:51, 2026 season best 2:32:27 (Apr 26, 2026, Padova (ITA)) · Last competition: Padova Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 2:32:27 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:32:27-Apr 26, 2026
↑
Padova Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:32:34-Mar 23, 2025
↑
Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
2023
5000m
17:22.97-May 24, 2023
↓
Kenya Defence Forces Championships
2023
Marathon
2:32:55-Apr 23, 2023
↑
Vienna City Marathon, Wien
2022
5000m
16:38.01-Apr 20, 2022
↓
Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
10000m
35:18.94-Mar 4, 2022
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
Marathon
2:28:11-Oct 9, 2022
↑
Generali München Marathon
2019
10000m
33:50.60-Jul 3, 2019
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
Marathon
2:36:00-Nov 24, 2019
↑
Asics Firenze Marathon
2017
10000m
34:48.0h-May 11, 2017
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
Marathon
2:26:51-Oct 22, 2017
↑
Rennes (FRA)
2016
5000m
16:32.1h-Apr 27, 2016
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
10Kilometr
32:42-Sep 11, 2016
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2016
10000m
34:54.9h-Apr 1, 2016
↑
Kisii (KEN)
2016
Semi
1:10:24-Sep 18, 2016
↑
Krems (AUT)
2016
25Kilometr
1:26:00-May 15, 2016-Berlin (GER)
2016
Marathon
2:44:28-Dec 4, 2016
↑
Singapore (SGP)
2015
10Kilometr
32:37-Sep 5, 2015
↓
Praha (CZE)
2015
Semi
1:09:27-May 3, 2015
↑
Piacenza (ITA)
2014
Semi
1:12:18-Oct 19, 2014
↑
Cremona (ITA)
2013
10000m
32:57.0h-Jun 21, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
Semi
1:12:41-Sep 15, 2013
↑
Porto (POR)
2011
10000m
37:38.3h-May 27, 2011
↑
Kamariny (KEN)
2010
10000m
35:35.8h-Jun 16, 2010
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:27-Apr 26Padova Marathon

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:34-Mar 23Bank of China Wuhan Marathon

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:22.97-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
Marathon
2:32:55-Apr 23Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:11-Oct 9Generali München Marathon
Marathon
2:30:40-Apr 24Vienna City Marathon
5000m
16:38.01-Apr 20KDF Ch., Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
10000m
35:18.94-Mar 43rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:00-Nov 24Asics Firenze Marathon
10000m
33:50.60-Jul 3KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:51-Oct 22Rennes Marathon, Rennes
10000m
34:48.0HT-May 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi
Marathon
2:30:03-Apr 23Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa

2016

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:44:28-Dec 4Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Semi
1:10:24-Sep 18Krems Wachau Half Marathon, Krems
10Kilometr
32:42-Sep 11Hamburg Alsterlauf, Hamburg
Semi
1:12:25-Aug 21Klagenfurt Half Marathon, Klagenfurt
25Kilometr
1:26:00-May 15Berlin BIG 25 km, Berlin
Semi
1:11:10-May 8Piacenza Placentia Half Marathon For Unicef, Piacenza
10000m
36:15.1HT-Apr 29Nairobi KDF Ch., Nairobi
5000m
16:32.1HT-Apr 27Nairobi KDF Ch., Nairobi
10000m
34:54.9HT-Apr 1Kisii
Semi
1:11:03-Mar 20Stramilano, Milano

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:13-Sep 20Udine Half Marathon, Udine
Semi
1:09:57-Sep 13Krems Wachau Half Marathon, Krems
10Kilometr
32:37-Sep 5Praha 10 km, Praha
Semi
1:12:35-Jun 20Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
Semi
1:14:38-Jun 6České Budějovice Half Marathon, České Budějovice
Semi
1:09:27-May 3Piacenza Placentia Half Marathon For Unicef, Piacenza
Semi
1:09:42-Mar 28Praha Half Marathon, Praha

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:18-Oct 19Cremona Half Marathon, Cremona
Semi
1:14:54-Oct 12Pordenone Half Marathon, Pordenone
Semi
1:14:47-Sep 20Innsbruck Half Marathon, Innsbruck

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:13-Dec 15Zhuhai International Half Marathon, Zhuhai
Semi
1:22:06-Oct 19Ngerenyi Half Marathon, Ngerenyi
Semi
1:19:27-Sep 29Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Kuala Lumpur
Semi
1:12:41-Sep 15Porto Half Marathon, Porto
10000m
32:57.0HT-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
37:38.3HT-May 27Kamariny NBK/AK Track & Field Meeting, Kamariny

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
35:35.8HT-Jun 16Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Violet Jelagat's Half Marathon personal best?

Violet Jelagat's Half Marathon personal best is 1:09:27, set on May 3, 2015 in Piacenza (ITA), #620 on the all-time list.

Which events does Violet Jelagat compete in?

Violet Jelagat competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Violet Jelagat perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:32:27, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Padova (ITA). Last competition: Padova Marathon on Apr 26, 2026, 2:32:27.