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Azusa Nojiri

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Azusa Nojiri

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateJun 6, 1982
BirthplaceToyama Prefecture, Japan
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Azusa Nojiri (野尻 あずさ, Nojiri Azusa; born 6 June 1982) is a Japanese long-distance runner who competes in marathon races. Her personal best for the distance is 2:24:57 hours.

She represented Japan in the marathon at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics, coming in 19th. Originally a cross-country skier, she participated at the 2005 Winter Universiade but switched to distance running instead.

She competed at the 2010 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and shared in the team bronze medal. She formerly ran for the Dai-Ichi Life corporate team and won the ekiden corporate title with them in 2011.

Key facts
Marathon
2:24:57
#500 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:53
2019 season best
2:53:37
Dec 8, 2019 · Saitama (JPN)
2019 season best
Last competition
Saitama International Marathon
Dec 8, 2019 · 2:53:37
Saitama International Marathon
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:24:57 (#500 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:53, 2019 season best 2:53:37 (Dec 8, 2019, Saitama (JPN)) · Last competition: Saitama International Marathon, Dec 8, 2019, 2:53:37 · 44 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:53:37-Dec 8, 2019
↓
Saitama International Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:42:16-Jan 28, 2018
↓
Osaka International Ladies Marathon
2017
Semi
1:22:01-Apr 23, 2017
↓
Gifu (JPN)
2017
Marathon
2:36:53-Nov 26, 2017
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2015
Semi
1:19:17-May 17, 2015
↓
Gifu (JPN)
2015
Marathon
2:42:16-Jan 25, 2015
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2014
3000m
9:31.60-Jun 25, 2014-Fukagawa (JPN)
2014
5000m
16:02.21-Oct 18, 2014
↓
Nagasaki (JPN)
2014
Semi
1:14:37-Feb 2, 2014
↓
Marugame (JPN)
2014
Marathon
2:28:54-Nov 16, 2014
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2013
Semi
1:13:03-Dec 23, 2013
↓
Okayama (JPN)
2013
Marathon
2:28:47-Nov 17, 2013
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2012
Marathon
2:24:57-Jan 29, 2012
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2011
5000m
15:49.29-Dec 4, 2011
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2011
Marathon
2:25:29-Apr 17, 2011
↓
London (GBR)
2010
5000m
15:58.50-Sep 25, 2010
↓
Niigata (JPN)
2010
Semi
1:11:35-Oct 16, 2010
↓
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Nanning
2010
Marathon
2:29:12-Jan 31, 2010
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2009
5000m
15:55.14-May 30, 2009
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2009
Semi
1:10:53-Mar 15, 2009
↓
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2008
Semi
1:14:12-Sep 28, 2008
↓
Hakodate (JPN)
2004
Marathon
2:50:11-Oct 3, 2004
↓
Portland, OR (USA)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:53:37-Dec 8Saitama International Marathon

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:16-Jan 28Osaka International Ladies Marathon

2017

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:54:07-Dec 10Phuket Marathon, Phuket
Marathon
2:36:53-Nov 26Osaka Marathon, Osaka
Marathon
2:38:46-Oct 29Toyama Marathon, Toyama
Marathon
2:43:05-Oct 1Sendai Tohoku Miyagi Fukko Marathon, Sendai
Marathon
2:42:33-Aug 27Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:44:35-Jul 2Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Gold Coast
Semi
1:22:01-Apr 23Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:39-Nov 1Toyama Marathon, Toyama
Marathon
2:44:56-May 24Toyama Marathon, Toyama
Semi
1:19:17-May 17Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu
Marathon
2:42:16-Jan 25Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:54-Nov 16Yokohama Women's Marathon, Yokohama
5000m
16:02.21-Oct 18Nagasaki
Marathon
2:30:26-Aug 31Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
16:31.11-Jun 28Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
3000m
9:31.60-Jun 25Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
Semi
1:17:19-Apr 5Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Marathon
2:33:39-Feb 23Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Semi
1:14:37-Feb 2Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:03-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
Marathon
2:28:47-Nov 17Yokohama Women's Marathon, Yokohama
Marathon
2:40:59-May 12Praha Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:15:15-Apr 6Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Marathon
2:31:15-Feb 24Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:57-Jan 29Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:49.29-Dec 4Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Marathon
2:33:42-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
Marathon
2:33:42-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
Marathon
2:25:29-Apr 17London Marathon, London

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:35-Oct 16IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Nanning
5000m
15:58.50-Sep 25Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
5000m
16:11.02-Sep 25Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
Semi
1:12:02-Jul 4Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
16:05.56-May 16Kumagaya
Marathon
2:29:12-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:43.94-Oct 24Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
Semi
1:11:57-Jul 5Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
15:55.14-May 30Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
16:06.64-May 17Tendo
Semi
1:10:53-Mar 15Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:12-Sep 28Half Marathon, Hakodate
Semi
1:16:34-Jul 6Brisbane Half Marathon, Brisbane

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:50:11-Oct 3Portland Marathon, Portland, OR

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Azusa Nojiri's Marathon personal best?

Azusa Nojiri's Marathon personal best is 2:24:57, set on Jan 29, 2012 in Osaka (JPN), #500 on the all-time list.

Which events does Azusa Nojiri compete in?

Azusa Nojiri competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Azusa Nojiri perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:53:37, set on Dec 8, 2019 in Saitama (JPN). Last competition: Saitama International Marathon on Dec 8, 2019, 2:53:37.