Grace Kahura
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Grace Kahura |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 5 April 1993 Kanjeru, Kiambu County, Kenya |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Grace Kahura (born 5 April 1993) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in marathon and half marathon events. She is best known for winning the California International Marathon in 2023 and for her personal best marathon time of 2:29:00. Kahura has competed in several major international marathons, including the New York City Marathon and Grandma's Marathon.
Early life
Kahura was born on 5 April 1993 in Kanjeru, Kiambu County. After sitting her exams at Kanjeru Girls High School, she moved to the United States to attend the University of Colorado. Kahura began competing in road races at this time, but only started training seriously after earning her degree.[1]
Career
Kahura achieved her personal best in the half marathon of 1:13:53 in 2022.
In 2021, she finished 9th at the 2021 New York City Marathon with a time of 2:30:32.[2] She also placed 4th at the 2021 Grandma's Marathon, clocking 2:33:34.[3]
In December 2023, she won the California International Marathon (CIM) with a personal best time of 2:29:00.[4]
Earlier in 2023, she finished 6th at Grandma's Marathon with 2:30:14[3] and 3rd at the LA Marathon in 2:38:19.[3] In 2024, she ran 2:30:02 to finish 2nd at Grandma's Marathon[5] and 2:36:29 to place 13th at the Houston Marathon.[3]
Achievements
| Year | Race | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Grandma's Marathon | Duluth | 4th | 2:33:34[3] |
| 2021 | New York City Marathon | New York City | 9th | 2:30:32[6] |
| 2022 | New York City Marathon | New York City | 20th | 2:35:32[7] |
| 2023 | LA Marathon | Los Angeles | 3rd | 2:38:19[3] |
| 2023 | Grandma's Marathon | Duluth | 6th | 2:30:14[3] |
| 2023 | California International Marathon | Sacramento | 1st | 2:29:00 (PB)[4] |
| 2024 | Houston Marathon | Houston | 13th | 2:36:29[3] |
| 2024 | Grandma's Marathon | Duluth | 2nd | 2:30:02[8] |
References
- ^ Rotich, Bernard (3 November 2022). "USA-based Kahura eyes 'home' win in New York". Nation.africa. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "2021 TCS New York City Marathon Results". New York Road Runners. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Marathon Results of Grace Kahura". MarathonView. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b Smith, Darrell (3 December 2023). "'Fresno Kid' CJ Albertson rallies to take California International Marathon title in Sacramento". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Grandma's Marathon Results". Grandma's Marathon. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "2021 TCS New York City Marathon Results". New York Road Runners. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "2022 TCS New York City Marathon Women's Results". New York Road Runners. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Grandma's Marathon Results". Grandma's Marathon. Retrieved 31 May 2025.