[2][3] He also ran in the 2010 adidas Jim Ryun Boys Dream Mile at the New York Diamond League in June.

[5][6] In his junior year, Erassa earned the Georgia AAAAA state championship in 1600 metres and competed at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.

In his last appearance at the NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Kirubel was the 3000 m runner-up and also earned All American honours in the distance medley relay.

[11][12][14][15] He was named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week on 11 January 2012 as a result of his victory in the junior men’s 6 km race at the Great Edinburgh International Cross Country.

[16][17] Kirubel Erassa placed 26th at the 2016 Great Edinburgh International Cross Country Senior 8 km race.