Zenah Cheptoo

KENWomen

Birth dateNov 11, 2002

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Zenah Cheptoo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 11, 2002. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:17.12 in the 1500m, 4:38.61 in the Mile, 8:53.90 in the 3000m, 15:17.80 in the 5000m and 32:23.18 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

10 Kilometres Road

31:42

3000 Metres Short Track

8:57.75

2026 season best

4:23.04

Apr 18, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)

2026 season best

Last competition

NCAA Division I West First Rounds

May 30, 2026 · 16:28.96

NCAA Division I West First Rounds

Age

23 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:42, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:57.75, 2026 season best 4:23.04 (Apr 18, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 30, 2026, 16:28.96 · 23 years old

NCAA all-time #13 in 3000 Metres Short Track NCAA all-time #13 in 5000 Metres Short Track NCAA all-time #96 in 3000 m steeplechase

Personal bests

4:17.12

4:38.61

8:53.90

15:17.80

32:23.18

15:30

8:57.75

31:42

15:46.37

11:18.57

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	1500m	4:23.04	-	Apr 18, 2026	↓	Bryan Clay Invitational
2026	Mile	4:38.61	-	Jan 30, 2026	↑	UW Invite/Mile City
2026	mile-short-tracki	4:38.61	-	Jan 30, 2026	-	-
2026	3000m	8:53.90	-	Jan 30, 2026	↑	UW Invite/Mile City
2026	3000m-short-tracki	8:53.90	-	Jan 30, 2026	↑	-
2026	3000m-short-track	8:57.75	-	Feb 22, 2026	↑	Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026	3000mSt	10:23.01	-	May 15, 2026	-	-
2026	5000m-short-tracki	15:17.80	-	Feb 13, 2026	↑	-
2026	5000m	15:17.80	-	Feb 14, 2026	↑	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026	10000m	33:11.08	-	Apr 16, 2026	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2025	1500m	4:20.42	-	Mar 22, 2025	↓	46th Aztec Invitational & Distance Carnival, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
2025	Mile	4:43.31	-	Feb 1, 2025	↑	UW Invitational
2025	3000m	9:06.85	-	Feb 15, 2025	↑	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2025	DistanceMe	11:23.57	-	Feb 21, 2025	↓	MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
2025	5000m	15:45.21	-	Apr 17, 2025	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2025	5000m-short-track	15:46.37	-	Dec 6, 2025	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025	10000m	32:23.18	-	Apr 4, 2025	↑	Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
2024	1500m	4:29.45	-	Mar 16, 2024	↓	Arizona Spring Break Fiesta, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
2024	Mile	4:48.90	-	Jan 27, 2024	↑	UW Invitational/Mile City
2024	3000m	8:56.15	-	Feb 23, 2024	↑	Ken Shannon Last Chance
2024	3000m-short-track	9:14.37	-	Dec 7, 2024	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024	DistanceMe	11:18.57	-	Feb 24, 2024	↓	Ken Shannon Last Chance
2024	5000m	15:40.09	-	Apr 12, 2024	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2023	5Kilometre	15:35	-	Apr 29, 2023	↑	adizero Road to Records
2023	10Kilometr	31:42	-	Nov 18, 2023	↑	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2022	5Kilometre	15:30	-	Apr 30, 2022	↑	Herzogenaurach (GER)
2021	1500m	4:17.12	-	May 27, 2021	↓	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021	3000m	9:01.67	-	Jul 1, 2021	↑	Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021	5000m	15:46.2h	-	Jul 3, 2021	↑	Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021	10Kilometr	34:37	-	Sep 12, 2021	↑	Herzogenaurach (GER)
2019	10000m	35:55.3h	-	Apr 11, 2019	↑	Mombasa (KEN)
2018	5Kilometre	17:06	-	Dec 1, 2018	↑	Ziwa (KEN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:28.96	-	May 30	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m	DNF	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m	16:28.96	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
3000mSt	10:23.01	-	May 15	Stumptown Running West Coast Twilight
1500m	DNS	-	May 1	Payton Jordan Invitational
5000m	15:52.26	-	May 1	Payton Jordan Invitational
1500m	4:23.04	-	Apr 18	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	33:11.08	-	Apr 16	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	DNF	-	Apr 3	Stanford Invitational
3000m-short-track	8:57.75	-	Feb 22	Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
5000m	15:17.80	-	Feb 14	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
5000m-short-tracki	15:17.80	-	Feb 13	2026 Husky Classic
Mile	4:38.61	-	Jan 30	UW Invite/Mile City
3000m	8:53.90	-	Jan 30	UW Invite/Mile City
mile-short-tracki	4:38.61	-	Jan 30	2026 UW Invite/Mile City
3000m-short-tracki	8:53.90	-	Jan 30	2026 UW Invite/Mile City

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	15:46.37	-	Dec 6	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
10000m	34:40.32	-	May 29	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
10000m	34:40.32	-	May 28	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m	16:08.55	-	May 10	PAC 12 Last Chance Meet, Oregon State Whyte Track and Field Center, Corvallis, OR
1500m	4:23.23	-	Apr 18	Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m	15:45.21	-	Apr 17	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	32:23.18	-	Apr 4	Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
5000m	16:11.14	-	Mar 22	46th Aztec Invitational & Distance Carnival, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
1500m	4:20.42	-	Mar 22	46th Aztec Invitational & Distance Carnival, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
DistanceMe	11:23.57	-	Feb 21	MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m	9:06.85	-	Feb 15	Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
Mile	4:43.31	-	Feb 1	UW Invitational
Mile	4:43.31	-	Jan 31	UW Invitational
3000m	9:22.71	-	Jan 31	UW Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m-short-track	9:14.37	-	Dec 7	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m	16:09.45	-	May 25	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	16:09.45	-	May 24	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	16:16.72	-	May 12	PAC 12 Track and Field Championships
5000m	16:02.49	-	Apr 27	Oregon State High Performance Meet, Oregon State Whyte Track and Field Center, Corvallis, OR - Invitational Events
1500m	4:32.38	-	Apr 13	Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m	15:40.09	-	Apr 12	Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m	15:52.35	-	Mar 30	Stanford Invitational
5000m	15:52.35	-	Mar 29	Stanford Invitational
1500m	4:29.45	-	Mar 16	Arizona Spring Break Fiesta, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
DistanceMe	11:18.57	-	Feb 24	Ken Shannon Last Chance
3000m	8:56.15	-	Feb 23	Ken Shannon Last Chance
3000m	9:06.98	-	Feb 10	Husky Classic
3000m	9:06.98	-	Feb 9	Husky Classic
Mile	4:48.90	-	Jan 27	UW Invitational/Mile City
3000m	9:12.18	-	Jan 27	UW Invitational/Mile City
3000m	9:12.18	-	Jan 26	UW Invitational/Mile City
3000m-short-track	9:32.41	-	Jan 20	Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open, Kibbie Dome, Moscow, ID (i)
3000m-short-track	9:32.41	-	Jan 19	Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open, Kibbie Dome, Moscow, ID (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	31:42	-	Nov 18	Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zenah Cheptoo's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Zenah Cheptoo's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 31:42, set on Nov 18, 2023 in Lille (FRA).

Which events does Zenah Cheptoo compete in?

Zenah Cheptoo competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Zenah Cheptoo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:23.04, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 30, 2026, 16:28.96.

Zenah Cheptoo

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

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