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Kana Kobayashi

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Birth dateApr 4, 2001
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Kana Kobayashi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on April 4, 2001. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:49.49 in the 1500m, 9:34.60 in the 3000m, 15:45.68 in the 5000m, 32:22.98 in the 10000m and 1:09:09 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:21:19
#158 all-time
Half Marathon
1:09:09
#523 all-time
2026 season best
33:30.71
Apr 11, 2026 · Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Gifu Half Marathon
Apr 26, 2026 · 1:10:43
Gifu Half Marathon
Age
25 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: Marathon 2:21:19 (#158 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:09 (#523 all-time), 2026 season best 33:30.71 (Apr 11, 2026, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)) · Last competition: Gifu Half Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 1:10:43 · 25 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10000m
33:30.71-Apr 11, 2026
↓
34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
2026
Semi
1:09:28-Feb 1, 2026
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78th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon
2025
10Kilometr
32:49-May 3, 2025-Tokyo : Speed : Race
2025
10000m
33:41.65-Apr 12, 2025
↓
Japanese 10,000m Championships, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
2025
Semi
1:09:09-Apr 27, 2025
↑
Gifu Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:21:19-Jan 26, 2025
↑
Osaka Women's Marathon
2024
5000m
15:45.68-Sep 28, 2024
↑
11th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2024
10000m
32:22.98-Sep 21, 2024
↓
72nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
2024
Semi
1:14:00-Jun 30, 2024
↑
Hakodate Marathon, Hakodate
2024
Marathon
2:24:59-Dec 1, 2024
↑
55th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon, Hofu
2023
Semi
1:14:07-Nov 19, 2023
↑
Ageo City Half Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:36:54-Jan 29, 2023
↑
Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka
2022
1500m
4:49.49-Jul 2, 2022-Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi (JPN)
2022
3000m
9:34.60-Dec 3, 2022-NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022
5000m
16:38.91-Nov 12, 2022
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NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:43-Apr 26Gifu Half Marathon
10000m
33:30.71-Apr 1134rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
Semi
1:09:28-Feb 178th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon

2025

7 performances

2024

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:59-Dec 155th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon, Hofu
5000m
15:45.68-Sep 2811th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
10000m
32:22.98-Sep 2272nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
10000m
32:22.98-Sep 2172nd Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
5000m
16:03.26-Jul 13Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu, Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu
Semi
1:14:00-Jun 30Hakodate Marathon, Hakodate
5000m
16:27.98-Jun 268th Kansai Inter-Corporate Track & Field Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
5000m
16:27.98-Jun 168th Kansai Inter-Corporate Track & Field Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
10000m
33:03.00-Jun 168th Kansai Inter-Corporate Track & Field Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
10000m
33:03.00-May 3168th Kansai Inter-Corporate Track & Field Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
Marathon
2:29:44-Jan 28Osaka Women's Marathon

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:07-Nov 19Ageo City Half Marathon
Marathon
2:54:45-Aug 27Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
Marathon
2:36:54-Jan 29Osaka Women's Marathon, Osaka

2022

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:34.60-Dec 3302nd Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
16:38.91-Nov 12300th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
16:45.74-Oct 2299th Heisei International University Long Distance Competition, Athletics Stadium, Konosu
5000m
17:49.22-Oct 1299th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
3000m
10:31.16-Sep 17Two Laps Middle Distance Circuit, Komazawa Olympic Park Athletic Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
17:51.40-Aug 2195th Kanto Ch., JIT Recycled Ink Stadium, Kofu
1500m
4:56.28-Aug 1995th Kanto Ch., JIT Recycled Ink Stadium, Kofu
5000m
17:57.12-Jul 3Gunma Prefectural Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
1500m
4:49.49-Jul 2Gunma Prefectural Championships, Shikishima Park Prefectural Athletic Field, Maebashi
5000m
17:21.86-May 7295th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
17:42.83-Apr 23294th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama

Honours

7

World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025

Marathon

2025
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kana Kobayashi's Marathon personal best?

Kana Kobayashi's Marathon personal best is 2:21:19, set on Jan 26, 2025 in Osaka (JPN), #158 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kana Kobayashi compete in?

Kana Kobayashi competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Kana Kobayashi perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 33:30.71, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN). Last competition: Gifu Half Marathon on Apr 26, 2026, 1:10:43.