Akira Kobayashi
- Born
- Mar 4, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 20 Kilometres Road
Akira Kobayashi is a Japan long-distance runner, born on March 4, 1997. He competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and Marathon.
His personal bests include 8:42.80 in the 3000m, 1:04:18 in the Semi, 2:25:45 in the Marathon and 1:01:48 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:04:18
2025 season best2:25:45Mar 2, 2025 · Tokyo
Personal best · 20 Kilometres Road1:01:48
Last competitionTokyo MarathonMar 2, 2025 · 2:25:45
As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:04:18, 20 Kilometres Road 1:01:48, 2025 season best 2:25:45 (Mar 2, 2025, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Mar 2, 2025, 2:25:45 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
20KilometrTokyo 20171:01:48–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:25:45 | – | Mar 2, 2025 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:34:11 | – | Mar 3, 2024 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:42.80 | – | Apr 9, 2022 | Athletic Stadium, Isesaki (JPN) |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:04:18 | – | Oct 13, 2018 | Tachikawa (JPN) |
| 2017 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:48 | – | Oct 15, 2017 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:06:27 | – | Feb 7, 2016 | Kanagawa (JPN) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:05:20 | – | Nov 15, 2015 | Ageo (JPN) |