# List of Kenyan records in athletics

The following are the national records in athletics in Kenya maintained by Athletics Kenya (AK).

## Outdoor

Key to tables:  Awaiting ratification  Record not kept by AK  Not ratified or later rescinded by AK

### Men

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 100 m | 9.77 A (+1.2 m/s) | Ferdinand Omanyala | 18 September 2021 | Kip Keino Classic | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 150 m (straight) | 14.89 (+0.3 m/s) | Ferdinand Omanyala | 6 May 2023 | Atlanta City Games | Atlanta, United States |
| 200 m | 20.14 (+1.9 m/s) | Carvin Nkanata | 18 April 2015 | NTC Pure Athletics Sprint Elite Meet | Clermont, United States |
| 300 m | 33.43 | Kennedy Ochieng | 21 May 2000 | Internationales Läufermeeting Pliezhausen | Pliezhausen, Germany |
| 400 m | 44.18 | Samson Kitur | 3 August 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain |
| 500 m | 57.69 | David Rudisha | 10 September 2016 | Great North CityGames | Newcastle, United Kingdom |
| 600 m | 1:13.10 | David Rudisha | 5 June 2016 | British Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 800 m | 1:40.91 | David Rudisha | 9 August 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom |
| 1000 m | 2:11.96 | Noah Ngeny | 5 September 1999 | IAAF Grand Prix | Rieti, Italy |
| 1500 m | 3:26.34 | Bernard Lagat | 24 August 2001 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| Mile | 3:43.40 | Noah Ngeny | 7 July 1999 | Golden Gala | Rome, Italy |
| Mile (road) | 3:54.56 | Emmanuel Wanyonyi | 27 April 2024 | Adizero: Road to Records | Herzogenaurach, Germany |
| 2000 m | 4:48.14 | Reynold Kipkorir Cheruiyot | 8 September 2023 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| 3000 m | 7:20.67 | Daniel Komen | 1 September 1996 | IAAF Grand Prix | Rieti, Italy |
| Two miles | 7:58.61 | Daniel Komen | 19 July 1997 | | Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium |
| 5000 m | 12:39.74 | Daniel Komen | 22 August 1997 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| 5 km (road) | 12:55 | Nicholas Kimeli | 30 April 2022 | Adizero Road to Records | Herzogenaurach, Germany |
| 8 km (road) | 21:54+ | Isaiah Kiplangat Koech | 30 March 2013 | Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic | New Orleans, United States |
| 10,000 m | 26:27.85 | Paul Tergat | 22 August 1997 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| 10 km (road) | 26:24 | Rhonex Kipruto | 12 January 2020 | 10K Valencia Ibercaja | Valencia, Spain |
| 15 km (road) | 41:05+ | Geoffrey Kamworor | 15 September 2019 | Copenhagen Half Marathon | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 10 miles (road) | 44:04 | Benard Koech | 4 December 2022 | Kosa 10-Miler | Kōsa, Japan |
| 20 km (road) | 54:43+ | Kibiwott Kandie | 6 December 2020 | Valencia Half Marathon | Valencia, Spain |
| Half marathon | 57:32 | Kibiwott Kandie | 6 December 2020 | Valencia Half Marathon | Valencia, Spain |
| One hour | 21,250 m | Sabastian Sawe | 2 September 2022 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| 25,000 m (track) | 1:12:25.4+ | Moses Mosop | 3 June 2011 | Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, United States |
| 25 km (road) | 1:11:08+ | Eliud Kipchoge | 25 September 2022 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany |
| 30,000 m (track) | 1:26:47.4 | Moses Mosop | 3 June 2011 | Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, United States |
| 30 km (road) | 1:25:40+ | Eliud Kipchoge | 25 September 2022 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany |
| Marathon | 2:01:39 | Eliud Kipchoge | 16 September 2018 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany |
| Marathon | 2:01:09 | Eliud Kipchoge | 25 September 2022 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany |
| Marathon | 2:00:35 | Kelvin Kiptum | 8 October 2023 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States |
| Marathon | 2:00:25 | Eliud Kipchoge | 6 May 2017 | Breaking2 | Monza, Italy |
| Marathon | 1:59:40 | Eliud Kipchoge | 12 October 2019 | Ineos 1:59 Challenge | Vienna, Austria |
| 110 m hurdles | 13.69 (−0.1 m/s) | Fatwell Kimaiyo | 26 January 1974 | Commonwealth Games | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 400 m hurdles | 47.78 | Boniface Mucheru Tumuti | 18 August 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 2000 m steeplechase | 5:14.43 | Julius Kariuki | 21 August 1990 | Palio Città della Quercia | Rovereto, Italy |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 7:53.64 | Brimin Kipruto | 22 July 2011 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| High jump | 2.30 m A | Mathieu Sawe | 6 June 2018 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| High jump | 2.30 m | Mathieu Sawe | 3 August 2018 | African Championships | Asaba, Nigeria |
| Pole vault | 4.60 m A | Kenneth Kirui | 22 July 2000 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Long jump | 8.12 m (+0.2 m/s) | Jacob Katonon | 14 September 1995 | | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Triple jump | 17.12 m A (±0.0 m/s) | Jacob Katonon | 19 June 1996 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Shot put | 18.19 m A | Robert Welikhe | 6 October 1989 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Discus throw | 56.08 m A | James Nyambureti | 23 July 1994 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Hammer throw | 62.57 m | Dominic Abunda | 4 August 2018 | | Asaba, Nigeria |
| Javelin throw | 92.72 m | Julius Yego | 26 August 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China |
| Decathlon | 7076 pts | Charles Kokoyo | 4–5 October 1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia |
| Decathlon | 11.41 (100 m), 7.08 m (long jump), 12.00 m (shot put), 1.89 m (high jump), 49.47 (400 m) / 14.51 (110 m hurdles), 37.72 m (discus), 3.10 m (pole vault), 57.80 m (javelin), 4:35.57 (1500 m) | 11.41 (100 m), 7.08 m (long jump), 12.00 m (shot put), 1.89 m (high jump), 49.47 (400 m) / 14.51 (110 m hurdles), 37.72 m (discus), 3.10 m (pole vault), 57.80 m (javelin), 4:35.57 (1500 m) | 11.41 (100 m), 7.08 m (long jump), 12.00 m (shot put), 1.89 m (high jump), 49.47 (400 m) / 14.51 (110 m hurdles), 37.72 m (discus), 3.10 m (pole vault), 57.80 m (javelin), 4:35.57 (1500 m) | 11.41 (100 m), 7.08 m (long jump), 12.00 m (shot put), 1.89 m (high jump), 49.47 (400 m) / 14.51 (110 m hurdles), 37.72 m (discus), 3.10 m (pole vault), 57.80 m (javelin), 4:35.57 (1500 m) | 11.41 (100 m), 7.08 m (long jump), 12.00 m (shot put), 1.89 m (high jump), 49.47 (400 m) / 14.51 (110 m hurdles), 37.72 m (discus), 3.10 m (pole vault), 57.80 m (javelin), 4:35.57 (1500 m) |
| Decathlon | 7140 pts | Edwin Kimutai Too | 18–19 March 2024 | African Games | Accra, Ghana |
| 10,000 m walk (track) | 39:08.6 h | David Kimutai | 21 March 2009 | | Nyeri, Kenya |
| 20 km walk (road) | 1:18:23 A | Samuel Gathimba | 18 June 2021 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 20 km walk (road) | 1:18.20 A | David Kimutai | 16 July 2011 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 50 km walk (road) | 4:25:24 | William Sawe | 30 September 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 39.40 A | Kenya Simon Kimaru Anderson Mureta Mutegi Stephen Barasa Kipkemoi Soy | 30 July 2010 | African Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 39.28 | Kenya Dan Asamba Mike Nyang'au Samwel Imeta [de] Ferdinand Omanyala | 11 June 2022 | African Championships | Saint Pierre, Mauritius |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 38.92 | Kenya Samwel Imeta Mike Nyang'au Hesborn Ochieng Ferdinand Omanyala | 6 August 2022 | Commonwealth Games | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 38.26 | Kenya Samwel Imeta Bonface Mweresa Steve Onyango Ferdinand Omanyala | 29 April 2023 | Botswana Golden Grand Prix | Gaborone, Botswana |
| 4 × 200 m relay | 1:22.35 | Kenya Stephen Barasa Carvin Nkanata Tony Kipruto Chirchir Walter Michuki Moenga | 24 May 2014 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 2:59.63 | Kenya David Kitur Samson Kitur Simon Kipkemboi Simon Kemboi | 7 August 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain |
| Sprint medley relay (2,2,4,8) | 3:16.21 | Kenya Mike Mokamba (200 m) Alfas Kishoyian (200 m) Collins Omae (400 m) Collin Kipruto (800 m) | 27 April 2019 | Penn Relays | Philadelphia, United States |
| 4 × 800 m relay | 7:02.43 | Kenya Joseph Mwengi Mutua William Yiampoy Ismael Kombich Wilfred Bungei | 25 August 2006 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| Distance medley relay | 9:15.56 | Elkanah Angwenyi 2:50.8 (1200m) Thomas Musembi 45.8 (400m) Alfred Kirwa Yego 1:46.2 (800m) Alex Kipchirchir 3:52.8 (1600 m) | 29 April 2006 | Penn Relays | Philadelphia, United States |
| 4 × 1500 m relay | 14:22.22 | Kenya Collins Cheboi Silas Kiplagat James Kiplagat Magut Asbel Kiprop | 25 May 2014 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Ekiden relay | 1:57:06 | Kenya Josephat Muchiri Ndambiri 13:24/ 5 km Martin Irungu Mathathi 27:12/ 10 km Daniel Muchunu Mwangi 13:59/ 5 km Mekubo Mogusu 27:56/ 10 km Onesmus Nyerre 14:36/ 5 km John Kariuki 19:59/ 7.195 km | 23 November 2005 | International Chiba Ekiden | Chiba, Japan |

### Women

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 100 m | 11.35 A (+0.3 m/s) | Maximilla Imali | 28 April 2022 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 100 m | 11.19 A (+0.3 m/s) | Maximilla Imali | 25 June 2022 | Kenyan World Championships and Commonwealth Games Trials | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 200 m | 23.37 (+0.5 m/s) | Ruth Waithera | 8 August 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States |
| 200 m | 23.37 A (+0.4 m/s) | Maximilla Imali | 27 April 2022 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 200 m | 22.4 A h NWI | Joy Nakhumicha Sakari | 11 July 2015 | Kenyan Championships | Kasarani, Kenya |
| 200 m | 23.12 A (−0.5 m/s) | Maximilla Imali | 24 June 2022 | Kenyan World Championships and Commonwealth Games Trials | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 300 m | 39.31 | Maureen Jelagat Maiyo | 17 May 2015 | Internationales Läufermeeting Pliezhausen | Pliezhausen, Germany |
| 400 m | 51.09 A | Hellen Syombua | 22 June 2019 | Kenyan African Games Trials | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 400 m | 50.71 X | Joy Nakhumicha Sakari | 24 August 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China |
| 400 m | 50.84 | Mary Moraa | 25 June 2022 | Kenyan Championships | Kasarani, Kenya |
| 400 m | 50.67 | Mary Moraa | 2 September 2022 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| 400 m | 50.44 A | Mary Moraa | 29 April 2023 | Botswana Golden Grand Prix | Gaborone, Botswana |
| 400 m | 50.38 A | Mary Moraa | 7 July 2023 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 600 m | 1:21.63 | Mary Moraa | 1 September 2024 | ISTAF Berlin | Berlin, Germany |
| 800 m | 1:54.01 | Pamela Jelimo | 29 August 2008 | Weltklasse Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland |
| 1000 m | 2:29.15 | Faith Kipyegon | 14 August 2020 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| 1500 m | 3:51.07 | Faith Kipyegon | 9 July 2021 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| 1500 m | 3:50.37 | Faith Kipyegon | 10 August 2022 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| 1500 m | 3:49.11 | Faith Kipyegon | 2 June 2023 | Golden Gala | Florence, Italy |
| 1500 m | 3:49.04 | Faith Kipyegon | 7 July 2024 | Meeting de Paris | Paris, France |
| Mile | 4:07.64 | Faith Kipyegon | 21 July 2023 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| Mile (road) | 4:24.13 Wo | Faith Kipyegon | 1 October 2023 | World Road Running Championships | Riga, Latvia |
| 2000 m | 5:26.09 | Edinah Jebitok | 12 July 2024 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| 3000 m | 8:20.68 | Hellen Obiri | 9 May 2014 | Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix | Doha, Qatar |
| Two miles | 9:11.49 | Mercy Cherono | 24 August 2014 | British Athletics Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 5000 m | 14:18.37 | Hellen Obiri | 8 June 2017 | Golden Gala | Rome, Italy |
| 5000 m | 14:05.20 | Faith Kipyegon | 9 June 2023 | Meeting de Paris | Paris, France |
| 5 km (road) | 14:13 Wo | Beatrice Chebet | 31 December 2023 | Cursa dels Nassos | Barcelona, Spain |
| 5 km (road) | 13:54 Mx | Beatrice Chebet | 31 December 2024 | Cursa dels Nassos | Barcelona, Spain |
| 4 miles (road) | 19:14 | Viola Kibiwot | 13 October 2013 | 4 Mile of Groningen | Groningen, Netherlands |
| 10,000 m | 29:32.53 | Vivian Cheruiyot | 12 August 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 10,000 m | 28:54.14 | Beatrice Chebet | 25 May 2024 | Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, United States |
| 10 km (road) | 28:46 Mx | Agnes Ngetich | 14 January 2024 | 10K Valencia Ibercaja | Valencia, Spain |
| 10 km (road) | 29:26 Wo | Agnes Ngetich | 18 November 2023 | Urban Trail de Lille | Lille, France |
| 10 km (road) | 29:24 Wo | Agnes Ngetich | 10 September 2023 | Brașov Running Festival | Brașov, Romania |
| 15 km (road) | 44:15+ Mx | Agnes Jebet Ngetich | 27 October 2024 | Valencia Half Marathon | Valencia, Spain |
| 15 km (road) | 46:24+ Wo | Peres Jepchirchir | 17 October 2020 | World Half Marathon Championships | Gdynia, Poland |
| 10 miles (road) | 49:49+ Mx | Ruth Chepng'etich | 9 October 2022 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States |
| 10 miles (road) | 49:21+ a | Brigid Kosgei | 8 September 2019 | Great North Run | Newcastle upon Tyne-South Shields, United Kingdom |
| One hour | 18341 m | Eva Cherono | 4 September 2020 | Memorial van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
| 20,000 m (track) | 1:05:26.6 | Tegla Loroupe | 3 September 2000 | | Borgholzhausen, Germany |
| 20 km (road) | 59:42+ Mx | Agnes Jebet Ngetich | 27 October 2024 | Valencia Half Marathon | Valencia, Spain |
| 20 km (road) | 1:02:04+ Wo | Peres Jepchirchir | 17 October 2020 | World Half Marathon Championships | Gdynia, Poland |
| Half marathon | 1:03:04 Mx | Agnes Jebet Ngetich | 27 October 2024 | Valencia Half Marathon | Valencia, Spain |
| Half marathon | 1:05:16 Wo | Peres Jepchirchir | 17 October 2020 | World Half Marathon Championships | Gdynia, Poland |
| 25,000 m (track) | 1:27:05.84 | Tegla Loroupe | 21 September 2002 | | Mengerskirchen, Germany |
| 25 km (road) | 1:19:33+ Mx | Brigid Kosgei | 13 October 2019 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States |
| 25 km (road) | 1:19:38+ Wo | Peres Jepchirchir | 21 April 2024 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom |
| 30,000 m (track) | 1:45:50.00 | Tegla Loroupe | 6 June 2003 | | Warstein, Germany |
| 30 km (road) | 1:36:05+ Wo | Mary Jepkosgei Keitany | 23 April 2017 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom |
| 30 km (road) | 1:35:18+ Mx | Brigid Kosgei | 13 October 2019 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States |
| Marathon | 2:14:04 Mx | Brigid Kosgei | 13 October 2019 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States |
| Marathon | 2:16:16 Wo | Peres Jepchirchir | 21 April 2024 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom |
| 50 km (road) | 3:08:30 | Shelmith Muriuki | 6 March 2022 | Nedbank #Runified 50km | Gqeberha, South Africa |
| 100 m hurdles | 13.99 A (+0.7 m/s) | Priscilla Tabuda | 27 April 2022 | Kenyan Championships | Kasarani, Kenya |
| 400 m hurdles | 55.84 | Francisca Koki | 14 August 2014 | | Marrakesh, Morocco |
| 400 m hurdles | 55.82 A X | Francisca Koki | 11 July 2015 | Kenyan Championships | Kasarani, Kenya |
| 2000 m steeplechase | 5:47.42 | Beatrice Chepkoech | 10 September 2023 | Hanžeković Memorial | Zagreb, Croatia |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 8:44.32 | Beatrice Chepkoech | 20 July 2018 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco |
| High jump | 1.75 m A | Caroline Cherotich | 13 May 2014 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| High jump | 1.75 m A | Zeddy Chesire | 22 June 2023 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| High jump | 1.75 m A | Zeddy Chesire | 5 January 2024 | 2nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Pole vault | 3.20 m A | Caroline Cherotich | 9–11 July 2015 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Long jump | 6.43 m A NWI | Maximila Imali | 20 June 2019 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Triple jump | 13.05 m A NWI | Gloria Mulei | 21 June 2019 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Shot put | 15.60 m A | Elizabeth Olaba | 27 June 1987 | | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Discus throw | 50.84 m A | Rose Rakamba | 4/5 May 2018 | | Mombasa, Kenya |
| Discus throw | 50.90 m | Roseline Nyanchama | 21 March 2024 | African Games | Accra, Ghana |
| Hammer throw | 60.80 m | Linda Oseso | 26 May 2012 | NCAA West Preliminary Round | Austin, United States |
| Javelin throw | 53.58 m | Cecilia Kiplangat | 3 March 2007 | Athletics Kenya Meeting | Kisumu, Kenya |
| Heptathlon | 5407 pts | Caroline Kola | 22–23 August 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada |
| Heptathlon | 14.78 (100 m hurdles), 1.53 m (high jump), 12.84 m (shot put), 26.02 (200 m) / 5.55 m (long jump), 41.50 m (javelin), 2:10.47 (800 m) | 14.78 (100 m hurdles), 1.53 m (high jump), 12.84 m (shot put), 26.02 (200 m) / 5.55 m (long jump), 41.50 m (javelin), 2:10.47 (800 m) | 14.78 (100 m hurdles), 1.53 m (high jump), 12.84 m (shot put), 26.02 (200 m) / 5.55 m (long jump), 41.50 m (javelin), 2:10.47 (800 m) | 14.78 (100 m hurdles), 1.53 m (high jump), 12.84 m (shot put), 26.02 (200 m) / 5.55 m (long jump), 41.50 m (javelin), 2:10.47 (800 m) | 14.78 (100 m hurdles), 1.53 m (high jump), 12.84 m (shot put), 26.02 (200 m) / 5.55 m (long jump), 41.50 m (javelin), 2:10.47 (800 m) |
| 10,000 m walk (track) | 43:50.86 | Emily Wamusyi Ngii | 6 August 2022 | Commonwealth Games | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 10 km walk (road) | 48:46 A | Grace Wanjiru | 17 April 2015 | | Nakuru, Kenya |
| 20 km walk (road) | 1:30:43 | Grace Wanjiru Njue | 26 June 2016 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa |
| 20 km walk (road) | 1:28:15 A | Grace Wanjiru Njue | 15 July 2011 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 20 km walk (road) | 1:30:40 A | Grace Wanjiru Njue | 6 June 2018 | Kenya Defence Forces Championships | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 35 km walk (road) | | | | | |
| 50 km walk (road) | 7:26:09 | Irene Jeptoo-Kipchumba | 12 December 2009 | | Putrajaya |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 44.75 | Kenya Eunice Kadogo Milicent Ndoro Frasha Wangari Maureen Nyatichi | 15 September 2015 | All-Africa Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
| 4 × 200 m relay | 1:38.26 | Kenya Joan Cherono [de] Doreen Waka Maximila Imali Monica Safania | 2 May 2021 | World Relays | Chorzów, Poland |
| Sprint medley relay (1,1,2,4) | 1:46.05 | Kenya Eunice Kadogo (100 m) Fresha Mwangi (100 m) Joan Cherono (200 m) Evengeline Makena (400 m) | 27 April 2019 | Penn Relays | Philadelphia, United States |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:28.94 A | Kenya Geraldine Shitandayi Florence Wanjiru Esther Kavaya Francisca Chepkurui | 12 August 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 4 × 800 m relay | 8:04.28 | Kenya Agatha Jeruto Kimaswai Sylvia Chematui Chesebe Janeth Jepkosgei Eunice Jepkoech Sum | 25 May 2014 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Distance medley relay | 10:43.35 | Kenya Selah Jepleting Busienei (1200 m) Joy Nakhumicha Sakari (400 m) Sylivia Chematui Chesebe (800 m) Virginia Nyambura Nganga (1600 m) | 2 May 2015 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 4 × 1500 m relay | 16:33.58 | Kenya Mercy Cherono Faith Kipyegon Irene Jelagat Hellen Obiri | 24 May 2014 | 2014 IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Ekiden relay | 2:13:35 | Kenya Philes Ongori Everline Kimwei Catherine Ndereba Jane Wanjiku Lucy Wangui Kabuu Sally Chepyego Kaptich | 23 November 2006 | International Chiba Ekiden | Chiba, Japan |

### Mixed

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:16.21 A | J.N. Momanyi H. Kalii M. Moora C. Kipruto | 18 June 2021 | | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:11.88 A | Kenya Zablon Ekhal Ekwam Mary Moraa Kelvin Sane Tauta Mercy Chebet | 15 June 2024 | Kenyan Olympic Trials | Nairobi, Kenya | |

## Indoor
### Men

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 60 m | 6.70 | Paulvince Obuon | 28 January 2005 | | State College, United States |
| 60 m | 6.65 | Ferdinand Omanyala | 4 February 2022 | Meeting Elite de Miramas | Miramas, France |
| 60 m | 6.63 | Ferdinand Omanyala | 4 February 2022 | Meeting Elite de Miramas | Miramas, France |
| 60 m | 6.57 | Ferdinand Omanyala | 17 February 2022 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais | Liévin, France |
| 60 m | 6.55 | Ferdinand Omanyala | 8 February 2023 | Mondeville Meeting | Mondeville, France |
| 60 m | 6.54 | Ferdinand Omanyala | 15 February 2023 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais | Liévin, France |
| 200 m | 20.85 | Paulvince Obuon | 6 March 2004 | | Allston, United States |
| 300 m | 32.60 OT | Carvin Nkanata | 7 December 2013 | Kent State Golden Flash Gala | Kent, United States |
| 400 m | 45.98 | Charles Gitonga | 19 February 1995 | Meeting Pas de Calais | Liévin, France |
| 600 y | 1:06.93 | Moitalel Naadokila | 15 February 2020 | | Lubbock, United States |
| 600 m | 1:14.79 A | Michael Saruni | 19 January 2018 | Dr. Martin Luther King Collegiate Invitational | Albuquerque, United States |
| 800 m | 1:43.98 | Michael Saruni | 9 February 2019 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States |
| 1000 m | 2:15.50 | Kennedy Kimwetich | 6 February 2000 | Sparkassen Cup | Stuttgart, Germany |
| 1500 m | 3:32.11 | Laban Rotich | 1 February 1998 | Sparkassen Cup | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Mile | 3:49.44 | Edward Cheserek | 9 February 2018 | David Hemery Valentine Invitational | Boston, United States |
| 2000 m | 4:55.72 | Shadrack Korir | 17 February 2007 | AVIVA Indoor Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 3000 m | 7:24.90 | Daniel Komen | 6 February 1998 | | Budapest, Hungary |
| Two miles | 8:06.48 | Paul Kipsiele Koech | 16 February 2008 | AVIVA Indoor Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 5000 m | 12:51.48 | Daniel Komen | 19 February 1998 | GE Galan | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 10,000 m | 27:50.29 | Mark Bett | 10 February 2002 | Indoor Flanders Meeting | Ghent, Belgium |
| 60 m hurdles | 7.7 h | John Kiplangat Ngeno | 31 January 1976 | | Portland, United States |
| 60 m hurdles | 8.09 | Lawrence Lokonobei | 20 February 2021 | | Brookings, United States |
| 2000 m steeplechase | 5:13.77 | Paul Kipsiele Koech | 13 February 2011 | Indoor Flanders Meeting | Ghent, Belgium |
| High jump | 2.27 m | Mathew Sawe | 8 February 2020 | | Hustopeče, Czech Republic |
| Pole vault | | | | | |
| Long jump | 7.98 m A | Benjamin Koech | 2 February 1993 | Lumberjack Invitational | Flagstaff, United States |
| Long jump | 7.98 m A | Benjamin Koech | 20 February 1994 | Lumberjack Invitational | Flagstaff, United States |
| Triple jump | 16.70 m | Benjamin Koech | 3 March 1990 | | Lawrence, United States |
| Shot put | | | | | |
| Heptathlon | | | | | |
| Heptathlon | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m |
| 5000 m walk | | | | | |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.96 | Kenya Wiseman Mukhobe Zablon Ekwam Kelvin Tauta Boniface Mweresa | 3 March 2024 | World Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.71 | Kenya Wiseman Mukhobe Zablon Ekwam Kelvin Tauta Boniface Mweresa | 3 March 2024 | World Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom |

### Women

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 60 m | 7.89 | Ivy Atieno | 15 January 2012 | | Leverkusen, Germany |
| 200 m | 25.30 | Joyce Odhiambo | 6 March 1987 | World Championships | Indianapolis, United States |
| 400 m | 54.21 | Ruth Waithera | 10 March 1984 | | Syracuse, United States |
| 400 m | 53.34 A OT | Ruth Waithera | 3 March 1984 | | Flagstaff, United States |
| 800 m | 1:58.83 | Pamela Jelimo | 11 March 2012 | World Championships | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 1000 m | 2:37.26 OT | Dorcas Ewoi | 27 January 2024 | UW Invitational | Seattle, United States |
| 1500 m | 4:02.09 | Beatrice Chepkoech | 4 February 2020 | PSD Bank Meeting | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Mile | 4:20.61 | Susan Lokayo Ejore | 11 February 2024 | Millrose Games | New York City, United States |
| 2000 m | 5:40.35 | Sally Kipyego | 7 February 2015 | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix | Boston, United States |
| 3000 m | 8:29.41 | Hellen Obiri | 18 February 2017 | Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 3000 m | 8:22.68 | Beatrice Chepkoech | 2 March 2024 | World Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| Two miles | 9:12.35 | Vivian Cheruiyot | 20 February 2010 | Aviva Indoor Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 5000 m | 14:51.69 | Tegla Loroupe | 13 February 1999 | | Dortmund, Germany |
| 60 m hurdles | | | | | |
| High jump | 1.50 m | Ananda Maende | 16 December 2018 | | Orléans, France |
| High jump | 1.50 m | Ananda Maende | 20 January 2019 | | Orléans, France |
| Pole vault | | | | | |
| Long jump | 6.16 m A | Esther Otieno | 22 February 1980 | | Pocatello, United States |
| Triple jump | | | | | |
| Shot put | 14.41 m | Linda Oseso | 29 January 2011 | UW Invitational | Seattle, United States |
| Weight throw | 18.02 m | Linda Oseso | 25 February 2011 | MPSF Indoor Track & Field Championships | Seattle, United States |
| Pentathlon | | | | | |
| Pentathlon | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m |
| 3000 m walk | | | | | |
| 4 × 400 m relay | | | | | |

## U20 (Junior) records
### Men outdoor

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Age |
| 100 m | 10.50A | Isaac Kundu Omurwa | 8 Jul 2023 | Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest | Nairobi, Kenya | 19 years, 77 days |
| 200 m | 20.69A | Mike Nyangau | 22 Jun 2013 | National Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani | Nairobi, Kenya | 18 years, 298 days |
| 400 m | 45.22A | Alex Sampao | 11 Jul 2015 | National Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 18 years, 192 days |
| 600 m | 1:14.94 | Wilfred Bungei | 1 Sep 1999 | | Bellinzona, Switzerland | 19 years, 39 days |
| 800 m | 1:42.53 | Timothy Kitum | 9 Aug 2012 | 30th Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 17 years, 263 days |
| 1000 m | 2:15.00 | Benjamin Kipkurui | 17 Jul 1999 | | Nice, France | 18 years, 211 days |
| 1500 m | 3:28.81 | Ronald Kwemoi | 18 Jul 2014 | Herculis 2014, Meeting International d'Athlétisme, Samsung Diamond League, Stade Louis II | Monaco | 18 years, 302 days |
| Mile run | 3:48.06 | Reynold Cheruiyot | 16 Sep 2023 | Prefontaine Classic, Wanda Diamond League Final | Eugene, United States | 19 years, 48 days |
| 2000 m | 4:48.14 | Reynold Cheruiyot | 8 Sep 2023 | 47th Memorial van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | 19 years, 40 days |
| 3000 m | 7:28.78 | Augustine Choge | 13 May 2005 | Qatar Super Grand Prix | Doha, Qatar | 18 years, 112 days |
| Two miles | 8:09.23 | Ishmael Kipkurui | 9 Jun 2023 | Meeting de Paris | Paris, France | 18 years, 119 days |
| 5000 m | 12:48.64 | Isiah Koech | 6 Jul 2012 | Meeting Areva, Samsung Diamond League, Stade-de-France | Paris, France | 18 years, 200 days |
| 10,000 m | 26:41.75 | Samuel Wanjiru | 26 Aug 2005 | Van Damme Memorial | Brussels, Belgium | 18 years, 289 days |
| 10 km (road) | 27:30 | Jacob Krop | 12 Jan 2020 | 12th 10-K Valencia Ibercaja, World Athletics Gold Label Road Race | Valencia, Spain | 18 years, 222 days |
| Half marathon | 59:16 | Samuel Wanjiru | 11 Sep 2005 | 2nd Fortis Rotterdam Half-Marathon | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 18 years, 305 days |
| Marathon | 2:06:07 | Erick Leon Ndiema | 16 Oct 2011 | | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 18 years, 292 days |
| 2000 m steeplechase | 5:26.59 | Peter Lagat | 12 Jul 2009 | 6th World Youth Championships | Bressanone, Italy | 17 years, 47 days |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 7:58.66 | Saif Saeed Shaheen | 24 Aug 2001 | | Brussels, Belgium | 18 years, 313 days |
| 110 m hurdles | 14.22A | Kipkorir Rotich | 10 Jun 2017 | National Championships, Nyayo Stadium | Nairobi, Kenya | 18–19 years |
| 400 m hurdles | 49.33A | Joseph Maritim | 9 Aug 1987 | | Nairobi, Kenya | 18 years, 291 days |
| High jump | 2.06A | Sid Markurs | 21 Aug 2021 | 18th World Athletics U20 Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 18 years, 324 days |
| Long jump | 7.75A | Bethwell Kibet | 28 May 2016 | | Nairobi, Kenya | 17–18 years |
| Triple jump | 16.55A | Bethwell Kibet | 7 May 2016 | | Nairobi, Kenya | 17–18 years |
| Javelin throw | 75.56A | Alex Kiprotich | 13 Aug 2013 | African Junior Championships Trials, Nyayo Stadium | Nairobi, Kenya | 18 years, 307 days |
| 10,000 m walk (track) | 40:37.54 | Stephen Ndangiri Kihu | 30 August 2024 | World U20 Championships | Lima, Peru | 18 years, 260 days |
| 20 km walk (road) | 1:24:44A | Heristone Wanyonyi | 26 Apr 2022 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 18 years, 300 days |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:05.54 | Kenya | 20 Aug 2006 | 11th IAAF World Junior Championships | Beijing, China | |

### Women outdoor

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Country | Age |
| 100 m | 12.17 A | Annet Mwanzi | 18 Jun 2005 | National Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani | Nairobi, Kenya | 17 years, 332 days | |
| 200 m | 23.73 A | Damaris Ndeleva | 23 Jun 2023 | National Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 17 years, 175 days | |
| 400 m | 51.71 | Damaris Ndeleva | 4 Aug 2022 | World Athletics U20 Championships | Cali, Colombia | 16 years, 217 days | |
| 800 m | 1:54.01 | Pamela Jelimo | 29 Aug 2008 | 21th Weltklasse Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland | 18 years, 268 days | |
| 1000 m | 2:37.98 | Janeth Jepkosgei | 28 Aug 2002 | | Rovereto, Italy | 18 years, 258 days | |
| 1500 m | 3:56.98 | Faith Kipyegon | 10 May 2013 | IAAF Diamond League Meeting | Doha, Qatar | 19 years, 120 days | |
| Mile run | 4:28.97 | Faith Cherotich | 11 Sep 2022 | 72nd Memorial Boris Hanžeković | Zagreb, Croatia | 18 years, 57 days | |
| 2000 m | 5:35.65 | Mercy Cherono | 4 Sep 2009 | 33rd Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | 18 years, 120 days | |
| 3000 m | 8:35.89 | Sally Barsosio | 16 Aug 1997 | | Monaco | Monaco | 19 years, 148 days |
| Two miles | 9:49.74 | Gladys Ondeyo | 20 Jul 1993 | 36th Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku Sports Park Stadium | Turku | Finland | 18 years, 71 days |
| 5000 m | 14:45.98 | Pauline Korikwiang | 2 Jun 2006 | Exxon Mobil Bislett Games, IAAF Golden League 1/6, Bislett Stadium | Oslo | Norway | 18 years, 93 days |
| 10,000 m | 30:26.50 | Linet Masai | 15 Aug 2008 | 29th Olympic Games | Beijing | China | 18 years, 254 days |
| 10 km (road) | 32:38 | Martha Komu | 12 May 2001 | | Ottawa, Canada | 18 years, 50 days | |
| Half marathon | 1:09:45 | Esther Wanjiru-Maina | 21 Jan 1996 | | Tokyo, Japan | 18 years, 300 days | |
| Marathon | 2:25:32 | Jane Nyaboke | 7 Nov 2021 | Zurich Marato Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | 19 years, 218 days | |
| 2000 m steeplechase | 6:19.61 | Sandra Tuei | 17 Jul 2015 | 9th IAAF World Youth Championships | Cali, Colombia | 17 years, 178 days | |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 8:58.78 | Celliphine Chespol | 26 May 2017 | Prefontaine Classic, IAAF Diamond League, Hayward Field | Eugene OR | United States | 18 years, 64 days |
| 400 m hurdles | 56.95 | Vanice Nyagisera | 30 Aug 2019 | 12th All Africa Games, Stade Olympique, Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah | Rabat | Morocco | 18 years, 148 days |
| High jump | 1.71 m A | Zeddy Chesire | 23 Feb 2020 | | Eldoret | Kenya | 16 years, 134 days |
| Long jump | 6.20 m A | Winnie Chepngetich Bii | 1 Jul 2022 | Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships | Nairobi | Kenya | 18 years, 186 days |
| Triple jump | 13.05 m A | Gloria Mulei | 20 Jun 2019 | Kenya National Championship, Kasarani Stadium | Nairobi | Kenya | 18 years, 265 days |
| Shot put | 13.48 m A | Belinda Oburu | 20 Jun 2019 | Kenya National Championship, Kasarani Stadium | Nairobi | Kenya | 18 years, 253 days |
| Javelin throw | 52.91 m A | Irene Jepkemboi | 23 Jun 2023 | National Championships | Nairobi | Kenya | 19 years, 110 days |
| 20 km walk (road) | 1:52:53 | Veronica Nyaruai | 19 Jul 2007 | 9th All Africa Games, Stade 5 juillet | Alger | Algeria | 17 years, 263 days |

### Men indoor

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Country |
| 60 m | 6.92 | Moffat Wanjiru | 3 Feb 2017 | Armory Track Invitational, Armory Track & Field Center | New York City, United States | 18 years, 301 days |
| 400 m | 47.78 | Elkanah Chemelil | 26 Feb 2023 | Championnats de France U18 & U20 en Salle | Lyon, France | 18 years, 303 days |
| 600 m | 1:16.43 | Timothy Kitum | 3 Feb 2013 | Russian Winter | Moscow, Russia | 18 years, 75 days |
| 800 m | 1:44.98 | Noah Kibet | 11 Feb 2023 | 115th Millrose Games | New York City, United States | 18 years, 305 days |
| 1000 m | 2:17.96 | Sylas Kimutai | 20 Feb 2002 | | Piraeus, Greece | 18 years, 131 days |
| 1500 m | 3:36.37 | Michael Too | 3 Feb 2002 | | Stuttgart, Germany | 18 years, 184 days |
| Mile run | 3:58.34 | Boaz Lalang | 15 Feb 2008 | | Fayetteville, United States | 19 years, 7 days |
| 2000 m | 4:59.02 | Remmy Limo | 17 Feb 2007 | | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 19 years, 14 days |
| 3000 m | 7:37.50 | Isiah Koech | 13 Feb 2011 | Belgacom Indoor Flanders | Ghent, Belgium | 17 years, 56 days |
| Two miles | 8:39.15 | Edward Cheserek | 16 Feb 2013 | 106th Millrose Games, The Armory Track and Field Center | New York City, United States | 19 years, 14 days |
| 5000 m | 12:53.29 | Isiah Koech | 11 Feb 2011 | PSD Bank Meeting, Arena-Sportpark | Düsseldorf, Germany | 17 years, 54 days |

### Women indoor

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Age |
| 400 m | 55.23 | Sylvia Chelangat | 3 Feb 2023 | South Carolina Invitational | Columbia, United States | 18 years, 304 days |
| 800 m | 2:07.26 | Sylvia Chelangat | 11 Feb 2023 | Tiger Paw Invite | Clemson, United States | 18 years, 312 days |
| 1500 m | 4:11.75 | Irene Jelagat | 20 Feb 2007 | | Stockholm, Sweden | 18 years, 72 days |
| 3000 m | 9:03.59 | Veronica Nyaruai | 9 Feb 2008 | | Valencia, Spain | 18 years, 103 days |
| 5000 m | 16:53.38 | Pamela Kosgei | 23 Feb 2020 | Conference USA Championships | Birmingham, United States | 15 years, 233 days |