Elkanah Kibet
QT: 2:11:51
Residence: Colorado Springs, CO
Hometown: Benton, IL
College: Auburn University
Age on Race Day: 36
Affiliation: U.S. Army/World Class Athletic Program
Qualifying Race: Boston Marathon 2019
Marathon Best: 2:11:51
Social Handles: Instagram - @airbornerunner Twitter - @elkip2005
Favorite inspirational quote: "Smart people create their own future."
Favorite road race you've run: AJC Peachtree Road Race
Favorite post-race indulgence: Hot tub
Of Note:
- Became U.S. citizen in 2013; 2nd Lieutenant in U.S. Army
- He and wife, Joyce, have two children: Eli and Edith
- All-American at Auburn
- Had been training for AJC Peachtree Road Race in 2014 when he was deployed to Kuwait, where he won the Peachtree overseas race instead
- Finished 19th at 2016 Trials
