World Records — Half Marathon Women

The Half Marathon Women world record stands at 1:02:52, set by Letesenbet Gidey (ETH) in 2021. Explore its full progression through athletics history.

Record progression

Mark over the years. The higher the curve, the better the record.

1:03:201:05:001:06:4020002010202020301:06:44 · Meyer1:02:52 · Gidey

Record History

2021Letesenbet GideyCurrentETH—Oct 24, 2021Valencia, SpainOngoing1:02:52-52.00s
2021Yalemzerf YehualawETH—Aug 29, 2021Larne56 d1:03:44-18.00s
2021Ruth ChepngetichKEN—Apr 4, 2021Istanbul5 months1:04:02-29.00s
2020Ababel YeshanehETH—Feb 21, 2020Ras al-Khaimah13 months1:04:31-20.00s
2017Joyciline JepkosgeiKEN—Oct 22, 2017Valencia2.3 years1:04:51-1.00s
2017Joyciline JepkosgeiKEN—Apr 1, 2017Prague7 months1:04:52-14.00s
2017Peres JepchirchirKEN—Feb 10, 2017Ras al-Khaimah50 d1:05:06-3.00s
2015Florence KiplagatKEN—Feb 15, 2015Barcelona24 months1:05:09-3.00s
2014Florence KiplagatKEN—Feb 16, 2014Barcelona12 months1:05:12-38.00s
2011Mary Jepkosgei KeitanyKEN—Feb 18, 2011Ras al-Khaimah3 years1:05:50-35.00s
2007Lornah KiplagatNED—Oct 14, 2007Udine3.3 years1:06:25-19.00s
1999Elana MeyerRSA—Jan 15, 1999Tokyo8.7 years1:06:44—
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Letesenbet Gidey (Ethiopia) holds the Half Marathon Women world record with 1:02:52, set on October 24, 2021 in Valencia, Spain.

Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia) held it with 1:03:44, from August 29, 2021 until October 24, 2021 (0 years).

Elite Trackr's progression lists 11 improvements since 1999, when Elana Meyer set 1:06:44.