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Wilfred Kirwa Kigen

Wilfred Kirwa Kigen

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Birth dateJan 21, 1986
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Wilfred Kirwa Kigen is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 21, 1986. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 25Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:01:56 in the Semi, 2:06:47 in the Marathon and 1:11:29 in the 25Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
25 Kilometres Road
1:11:29
Marathon
2:06:47
#383 all-time
2025 season best
2:28:12
Mar 23, 2025 · Wuhan (CHN)
2025 season best
Last competition
Taipei Marathon
Dec 21, 2025 · 2:10:30
Taipei Marathon
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 25 Kilometres Road 1:11:29, Marathon 2:06:47 (#383 all-time), 2025 season best 2:28:12 (Mar 23, 2025, Wuhan (CHN)) · Last competition: Taipei Marathon, Dec 21, 2025, 2:10:30 · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
Marathon
2:28:12-Mar 23, 2025
↓
Bank of China Wuhan Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:08:39-Feb 10, 2024
↓
Riyadh Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:08:45-Mar 19, 2023
↓
Run Rome The Marathon
2022
Marathon
2:10:51-Oct 30, 2022
↓
Kigali (RWA)
2018
Marathon
2:16:29-Oct 28, 2018
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
Marathon
2:12:48-Oct 2, 2016
↓
Köln (GER)
2014
Semi
1:01:56-Jun 21, 2014
↑
Olomouc (CZE)
2014
Marathon
2:10:26-Oct 26, 2014
↓
Ljubljana (SLO)
2013
Semi
1:01:57-Jan 13, 2013
↑
Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2012
Semi
1:02:34-Jan 8, 2012
↑
Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2012
25Kilometr
1:11:29-May 6, 2012-Berlin (GER)
2011
Semi
1:02:53-Jan 9, 2011
↑
Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2010
Semi
1:09:50-May 23, 2010
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:30-Dec 21Taipei Marathon
Marathon
2:28:12-Mar 23Bank of China Wuhan Marathon

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:47-Dec 14ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Marathon
DNF-Nov 3Türkiye iş Bankasi Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:08:39-Feb 10Riyadh Marathon

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:59-Dec 17Taipei Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
DNF-Nov 5Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:08:45-Mar 19Run Rome The Marathon

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:51-Oct 30Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Nairobi
Marathon
2:16:36-May 29Kigali International Peace Marathon
Marathon
2:16:38-Apr 10Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:29-Oct 28Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:48-Oct 2Köln Marathon, Köln

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:26-Oct 26Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Semi
1:01:56-Jun 21Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
Marathon
2:11:42-Apr 13Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:03-Jun 8Zwolle Half Marathon, Zwolle
Semi
1:01:57-Jan 13Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
25Kilometr
1:11:29-May 6Berlin BIG 25, Berlin
Semi
1:02:34-Jan 8Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:59-Mar 13Den Haag City-Pier-City Half Marathon, Den Haag
Semi
1:02:53-Jan 9Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:50-May 23Nairobi Sotokoto Safari Half Marathon, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wilfred Kirwa Kigen's 25 Kilometres Road personal best?

Wilfred Kirwa Kigen's 25 Kilometres Road personal best is 1:11:29, set on May 6, 2012 in Berlin (GER).

Which events does Wilfred Kirwa Kigen compete in?

Wilfred Kirwa Kigen competes in the 25 Kilometres Road and Marathon.

How did Wilfred Kirwa Kigen perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:28:12, set on Mar 23, 2025 in Wuhan (CHN). Last competition: Taipei Marathon on Dec 21, 2025, 2:10:30.