Grace Kahura

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.

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. She also placed 4th at the 2021 Grandma's Marathon, clocking 2:33:34.

In December 2023, she won the California International Marathon (CIM) with a personal best time of 2:29:00.

Earlier in 2023, she finished 6th at Grandma's Marathon with 2:30:14 and 2:36:29 to place 13th at the Houston Marathon. 2022 New York City Marathon New York City 20th 2:35:32 2023 LA Marathon Los Angeles 3rd 2:38:19 2023 Grandma's Marathon Duluth 6th 2:30:14 2023 California International Marathon Sacramento 1st 2:29:00 (PB) 2024 Houston Marathon Houston 13th 2:36:29 2024 Grandma's Marathon Duluth 2nd 2:30:02