Derek Julian Najera
Costa RicaActive- Born
- Dec 31, 2004 (21 years old)
- Events
- Cross Country Short Race
Derek Julian Najera is a Costa Rica middle-distance runner, born on December 31, 2004. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 3:57.25 in the 1500m, 14:55.87 in the 5000m and 32:06.30 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Costa Rica.
2026 season best14:55.87Jul 30, 2026 · Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima
Last competitionPan American University ChampionshipsJul 30, 2026 · 14:55.87
As of Oct 27, 2026: 2026 season best 14:55.87 (Jul 30, 2026, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima (PER)) · Last competition: Pan American University Championships, Jul 30, 2026, 14:55.87 · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:55.87 | – | Jul 30, 2026 | Pan American University Championships |
| 2026 | 10000m | 32:06.30 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | Torneo Nacional Asociación de Entrenadores |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:57.25 | – | Jun 21, 2025 | Costa Rican Championships, Estadio Nacional - La Sabana, San José |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:06.82 | – | Jun 22, 2025 | Costa Rican Championships, Estadio Nacional - La Sabana, San José |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 37:25 | – | Jan 26, 2025 | Costa Rican Cross Country Championships, Parque del Este, Montes de Oca, San José - XC 10.0km |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 35:00 | – | Jan 20, 2024 | Costa Rican Cross Country Championships, Parque Laguna de Fraijanes, Alajuela - XC 10.0km |