Hikari Kobayashi

JapanJapanActive
Born
Jul 1, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Hikari Kobayashi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on July 1, 2004. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:44.89 in the 1500m, 9:40.04 in the 3000m, 16:13.36 in the 5000m, 33:37.96 in the 10000m and 1:14:41 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:37.96
2026 season best33:26.03Jul 8, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:14:41
Last competitionHOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRIJul 8, 2026 · 33:26.03

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 33:37.96, Half Marathon 1:14:41, 2026 season best 33:26.03 (Jul 8, 2026) · Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI, Jul 8, 2026, 33:26.03 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNiigata 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list4:44.89872 pts––
3000mYokohama 2022Japan 3000 m all-time list9:40.04976 pts––
5000mOsaka 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list16:13.361,026 pts––
10000mKawasaki 2024Japan 10 000 m all-time list33:37.961,055 pts–#248
SemiMatsue 2025Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:14:411,036 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:54.19–May 4, 202637th Golden Games in Nobeoka
202610000m 33:26.03–Jul 8, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
2026Marathon 2:42:39–Mar 8, 2026Nagoya Women's Marathon
20255000m 16:13.36–Dec 6, 2025EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
202510000m 34:32.01–Jun 5, 202594th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2025Semi 1:14:41–Mar 16, 202528th All Japan University Women's Half Marathon Championship, Matsue
202410000m 33:37.96–Sep 19, 202493rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2024Semi 1:16:00–Mar 17, 202445th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon, Matsue
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hikari Kobayashi's 10 000 m personal best is 33:37.96, set on Sep 19, 2024 in Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki (JPN).

Hikari Kobayashi competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 33:26.03, set on Jul 8, 2026. Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI on Jul 8, 2026, 33:26.03.