Akari Kunii

Born
Aug 30, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 5000 m

Akari Kunii is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 30, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:42.77 in the 1500m, 9:57.28 in the 3000m, 17:00.80 in the 5000m and 1:16:49 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:16:49
2025 season best1:16:49Jan 26, 2025 · Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka
Personal best · 5000 m17:00.80
Last competition15th NITTAIDAI Challenge GamesMay 31, 2025 · 17:10.86

As of Nov 14, 2026: Half Marathon 1:16:49, 5000 m 17:00.80, 2025 season best 1:16:49 (Jan 26, 2025, Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: 15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, May 31, 2025, 17:10.86 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mYokohama 2022Japan 1500 m all-time list4:42.77887 pts–
3000mKonosu 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list9:57.28922 pts–
5000mOsaka 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list17:00.80941 pts–
SemiOsaka 2025Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:16:49994 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255000m 17:00.80–May 6, 2025The 102nd Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships
2025Semi 1:16:49–Jan 26, 2025Osaka Half Marathon
20221500m 4:42.77–Jun 4, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
20223000m 10:27.55–Jul 17, 2022Kanseki Stadium, Utsunomiya (JPN)
20213000m 9:57.28–Nov 6, 2021Athletics Stadium, Konosu (JPN)
FAQ

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Akari Kunii's Half Marathon personal best is 1:16:49, set on Jan 26, 2025 in Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN).

Akari Kunii competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

2025 season best: 1:16:49, set on Jan 26, 2025 in Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN). Last competition: 15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games on May 31, 2025, 17:10.86.