Waganesh Mekasha

Waganesh Mekasha

EthiopiaEthiopiaActive
Born
Jan 16, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Waganesh Mekasha Amare (born 16 January 1992) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes internationally in marathon and road running events.

She set her personal best of 2:20:26 at the 2025 Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Mekasha has won several World Athletics Label races, including the 2024 Osaka Marathon and 2023 Ottawa Marathon, and placed fifth at the prestigious 2022 Chicago Marathon, part of the World Marathon Majors series.

Personal best · Marathon2:20:26
#111 all-time
2026 season best2:23:57May 24, 2026 · Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:48
#441 all-time
Last competitionTaiyuan Marathon, TaiyuanSep 27, 2026 · DNF
Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan

As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:20:26 (#111 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:48 (#441 all-time), 2026 season best 2:23:57 (May 24, 2026, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan, Sep 27, 2026, DNF · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mUden 2010Ethiopia 1500 m all-time list4:21.161,042 pts––
3000mRabat 2011Ethiopia 3000 m all-time list8:51.761,134 pts#725–
5000mRoma 2012Ethiopia 5000 m all-time list15:07.351,149 pts#483–
SemiMarrakech 2013Ethiopia Half Marathon all-time list1:08:481,155 pts#441–
MarathonAmsterdam 2025Ethiopia Marathon all-time list2:20:261,208 pts#111#123
5KilometreParis 202415:48––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:23:57–May 24, 2026Cape Town City Marathon
2025Marathon 2:20:26–Oct 19, 2025TCS Amsterdam Marathon
20245Kilometre 15:48–Apr 5, 2024Marathon de Paris - 5 et 10KM Asics Speed Paris, Paris
2024Semi 1:09:57–Mar 31, 2024Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:20:44–Oct 20, 2024TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
2023Semi 1:12:00–Apr 16, 2023Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon
2023Marathon 2:23:12–Oct 15, 2023TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
202210Kilometr 34:04–Nov 20, 2022Addis Ababa (ETH)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Waganesh Mekasha's Marathon personal best is 2:20:26, set on Oct 19, 2025 in Amsterdam (NED), #111 on the all-time list.

Waganesh Mekasha competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:23:57, set on May 24, 2026 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan on Sep 27, 2026, DNF.