15K run

In this article we will talk about 15K run, a topic that has been the subject of interest and debate over the years. 15K run is a concept widely discussed in contemporary society, and its relevance has been manifested in different areas of study. From history to psychology, science and popular culture, 15K run has captured the attention of academics, experts and the general public. Throughout this article, we will explore the origins, meanings and repercussions of 15K run, as well as its impact on today's society.

Athletics
15K run
World records
MenJacob Kiplimo 40:27+ (2021)
WomenLetesenbet Gidey 44:20 (2019)

The 15K run (15 kilometers, or approximately 9.32 miles) is a long-distance foot race. It is a rarely held race that is not recognized as an Olympic event. The overall world best time for men was set by Jacob Kiplimo en route the Lisbon Half Marathon. Excluding en route times both the world best for men and women were set at the Zevenheuvelenloop in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The world best for men is held by Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda who ran a time of 41:05. The women's world best is held by Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia who ran a time of 44:20.

Between 1985 and 1991, the IAAF World Women's Road Race Championships was contested over the 15 km distance.

All-time top 25

  • + = en route to longer performance
  • Mx = mixed gender race
  • Wo = women only race

Men

  • Correct as of October 2023.
Rank Time Athlete Nation Date Race Place Ref
1 40:27+ Jacob Kiplimo Uganda 21 November 2021 Lisbon Half Marathon Lisbon
2 40:59+ Kibiwott Kandie Kenya 22 October 2023 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
Hagos Gebrhiwet Ethiopia 22 October 2023 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
Selemon Barega Ethiopia 22 October 2023 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
5 41:01+ Yomif Kejelcha Ethiopia 22 October 2023 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
6 41:05 Joshua Cheptegei Uganda 18 November 2018 Zevenheuvelenloop Nijmegen
41:05+ Geoffrey Kamworor Kenya 15 September 2019 Copenhagen Half Marathon Copenhagen
8 41:09+ Rodgers Kwemoi Kenya 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras Al Khaimah
9 41:10+ Rhonex Kipruto Kenya 6 December 2020 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
10 41:11+ Alexander Mutiso Kenya 6 December 2020 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
Philemon Kiplimo Kenya 6 December 2020 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
12 41:13 Leonard Komon Kenya 21 November 2010 Zevenheuvelenloop Nijmegen
41:13+ Sabastian Sawe Kenya 22 October 2023 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
14 41:16+ Abel Kipchumba Kenya 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
Daniel Mateiko Kenya 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
Kennedy Kimutai Kenya 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
17 41:17+ Mathew Kimeli Kenya 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
18 41:18+ Muktar Edris Ethiopia 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
19 41:22+ Haile Gebrselassie Ethiopia 4 September 2005 Tilburg
Kelvin Kiptum Kenya 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
21 41:26+ Daniel Kibet Kenya 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras Al Khaimah
22 41:27+ Amedework Walelegn Ethiopia 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras Al Khaimah
Seifu Tura Ethiopia 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras Al Khaimah
Kenneth Kiprop Renju Kenya 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras Al Khaimah
25 41:28+ Felix Kipkoech Kenya 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 41:28:

Women

  • Correct as of February 2024.
Rank Time Athlete Nation Date Race Place Ref
1 44:20 Mx Letesenbet Gidey Ethiopia 17 November 2019 Zevenheuvelenloop Nijmegen
2 44:52+ Mx Yalemzerf Yehualaw Ethiopia 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
Sheila Chepkirui Kenya 24 October 2021 Valencia Half Marathon Valencia
4 45:30+ Mx Ruth Chepng'etich Kenya 4 April 2021 Istanbul Half Marathon Istanbul
5 45:31+ Mx Hellen Obiri Kenya 4 April 2021 Istanbul Half Marathon Istanbul
6 45:35+ Mx Joyciline Jepkosgei Kenya 11 February 2024 Barcelona Half Marathon Barcelona
7 45:36+ Mx Senbere Teferi Ethiopia 11 February 2024 Barcelona Half Marathon Barcelona
8 45:40+ Mx Violah Jepchumba Kenya 1 April 2017 Prague Half Marathon Prague
9 45:40+ Mx Brigid Kosgei Kenya 21 February 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah
10 45:41+ Mx Ababel Yeshaneh Ethiopia 21 February 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah
11 45:42+ Mx Sutume Kebede Ethiopia 14 January 2024 Houston Half Marathon Houston
12 45:45+ Mx Joan Chelimo Kenya 4 April 2021 Istanbul Half Marathon Istanbul
13 45:51+ Mx Girmawit Gebrzihair Ethiopia 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras al-Khaimah
14 45:57+ Mx Fancy Chemutai Kenya 22 October 2017 Valencia
15 46:00+ Catherine Relina Amanang'Ole Kenya 19 February 2023 Barcelona Half Marathon Barcelona
16 46:01+ Irine Jepchumba Kimais Kenya 19 February 2023 Barcelona Half Marathon Barcelona
17 46:02+ Mx Judith Jeptum Kenya 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras al-Khaimah
18 46:03+ Mx Bosena Mulate Ethiopia 19 February 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras al-Khaimah
19 46:04+ Mx Vicoty Chepngeno Kenya 16 January 2022 Houston Half Marathon Houston
20 46:08+ Mx Caroline Chepkoech Kenya 8 February 2018 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras Al-Khaimah
Mary Keitany Kenya 8 February 2018 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Ras Al-Khaimah
22 46:09+ Mx Sifan Hassan Netherlands 16 September 2018 Copenhagen Half Marathon Copenhagen
23 46:12+ Gladys Chepkurui Kenya 19 February 2023 Barcelona Half Marathon Barcelona
24 46:13+ Mx Florence Kiplagat Kenya 15 February 2015 Barcelona Half Marathon Barcelona
Evaline Chirchir Kenya 21 February 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

Notes

Below is a list of other times equal or superior to 46:13:

Notes

  1. ^ 41:16 by other sources

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