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Shadrack Kosgei (born 24 November 1984 in Uasin Gishu) is a Kenyan runner.
At the 2005 World Cross Country Championships he finished tenth in the short race. The Kenyan team, of which Kosgei was a part, won the silver medal in the team competition.
He is based at the PACE Sports Management training camp in Kaptagat.
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