Grace Kahura

Grace Kahura 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 with a personal best time of 2:29:00.
Earlier in 2023, she finished 6th at Grandma's Marathon with 2:30:14 and 3rd at the LA Marathon in 2:38:19. In 2024, she ran 2:30:02 to finish 2nd at Grandma's Marathon and 2:36:29 to place 13th at the Houston Marathon.