Daichi Kanda

Born
Apr 5, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
5000 m · Half Marathon

Daichi Kanda is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on April 5, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 3:54.57 in the 1500m, 14:06.11 in the 5000m, 1:05:34 in the Semi and 14:16 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m14:06.11
2025 season best14:16Apr 13, 2025 · Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:34
Last competition20th Setagaya 246 Half Marathon, TokyoNov 9, 2025 · 1:06:03

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:06.11, Half Marathon 1:05:34, 2025 season best 14:16 (Apr 13, 2025, Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: 20th Setagaya 246 Half Marathon, Tokyo, Nov 9, 2025, 1:06:03 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKitakami 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list3:54.57920 pts–
5000mYokohama 2021Japan 5000 m all-time list14:06.11980 pts–
SemiTokyo 2022Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:05:34973 pts–
5KilometreTokyo 202514:16–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255Kilometre 14:16–Apr 13, 2025Adidas Tokyo City Run
2025Semi 1:06:03–Nov 9, 202520th Setagaya 246 Half Marathon, Tokyo
2024Semi 1:07:08–Mar 10, 202427th All Japan University Men's Half Marathon Championship
20235Kilometre 15:17–Mar 26, 2023Adidas Tokyo City Race
20225000m 14:25.35–Apr 9, 2022Municipal Stadium, Machida (JPN)
2022Semi 1:05:34–Nov 13, 2022Setagaya, Tokyo (JPN)
20211500m 3:54.57–Jun 19, 2021Athletic Field, Kitakami (JPN)
20215000m 14:06.11–Dec 5, 2021NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Daichi Kanda's 5000 m personal best is 14:06.11, set on Dec 5, 2021 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).

Daichi Kanda competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 14:16, set on Apr 13, 2025 in Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: 20th Setagaya 246 Half Marathon, Tokyo on Nov 9, 2025, 1:06:03.