
Akira Akasaki
- Born
- Jan 21, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Ozu, Japan
- Events
- Marathon · 10 000 m
Akira Akasaki is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on January 21, 1998 in Ozu, Japan. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:43.79 in the 1500m, 8:10.22 in the 3000m, 13:27.79 in the 5000m, 27:43.84 in the 10000m and 1:01:56 in the Semi. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · Marathon2:06:15
2026 season best2:05:47Oct 11, 2026
Personal best · 10 000 m27:43.84
Last competitionBank of America Chicago MarathonOct 11, 2026 · 2:05:47
As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:06:15 (#272 all-time), 10 000 m 27:43.84 (#647 all-time), 2026 season best 2:05:47 (Oct 11, 2026) · Last competition: Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 2:05:47 · 28 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:36.26 | – | Jul 8, 2026 | HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:05:47 | – | Oct 11, 2026 | Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:43.79 | – | May 17, 2025 | 68th Kyushu Corporate Athletics Championships, Honjo Athletic Stadium, Kitakyushu |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:55.73 | – | May 4, 2025 | 36th Golden Games in Nobeoka |
| 2025 | 10000m | 28:57.99 | – | Nov 22, 2025 | Hachioji Long Distance |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:06:15 | – | Sep 21, 2025 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:28.43 | – | Nov 30, 2024 | 13th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2024 | 10000m | 27:43.84 | – | May 3, 2024 | Japan 10,000m Championships, Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi |