Shura Kitata Tola (born 9 June 1996) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in the marathon and half-marathon.

By the last 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), a small leading group had formed consisting of Shura, Feyisa Bekele, Abdela Godana, Alemu Gemechu, Gebre Mekuant, and Vincent Kipruto.

In London, on 28 April, Kipchoge won, Mosinet Geremew came second, Mule Wasihun came third,[17] and Shura came fourth in a time of 2:05:01, about fourteen minutes after the lead group dropped him.

[20] The race didn't take the usual course through the city, but instead consisted of 19.8 laps around St James's Park, with no spectators and only elite runners allowed to participate.

[21] A few days before the race, Kenenisa Bekele pulled out due to calf problems, meaning Kipchoge was the "overwhelming favourite".

[22] Having struggled with hunger at the 2019 London Marathon, Shura ate soup, bread, eggs and yoghurt for breakfast to ensure he had enough energy.

[23] Shura was involved in a sprint finish down The Mall and managed to beat Vincent Kipchumba to win the race in a time of 2:05:41.

[2] Shura qualified for the marathon at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 2021, with his strong finish in London giving hopes of a medal, but he had to withdraw shortly before the 10 kilometer mark with an apparent hamstring injury.