Kanako Takemoto

Kanako Takemoto

JapanJapanActive
Born
Jun 12, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Kanako Takemoto is a Japan long-distance runner, born on June 12, 1996. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:19.82 in the 3000m, 15:58.71 in the 5000m, 32:43.20 in the 10000m, 1:10:45 in the Semi and 2:26:23 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Marathon2:26:23
#706 all-time
2026 season best34:34Feb 8, 2026 · Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:45
Last competition47th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon inc. All Japan University Women's Half Marathon ChampionshipsMar 15, 2026 · 1:14:51
47th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon inc. All Japan University Women's Half Marathon Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: Marathon 2:26:23 (#706 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:45, 2026 season best 34:34 (Feb 8, 2026, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)) · Last competition: 47th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon inc. All Japan University Women's Half Marathon Championships, Mar 15, 2026, 1:14:51 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mNagasaki 2014Japan 3000 m all-time list9:19.821,041 pts––
5000mYamaguchi 2017Japan 5000 m all-time list15:58.711,052 pts––
10000mKyoto 2021Japan 10 000 m all-time list32:43.201,102 pts––
SemiOkayama 2020Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:10:451,115 pts–#629
MarathonNagoya 2022Japan Marathon all-time list2:26:231,152 pts#706–
10KilometrYamaguchi 201733:33–#794

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 34:34–Feb 8, 202654th Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships
2026Semi 1:13:43–Jan 25, 2026Osaka Half Marathon
20255000m 16:51.71–Dec 6, 2025EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
2025Marathon 2:34:30–Mar 9, 2025Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya
202410Kilometr 34:31–Dec 15, 2024The 43rd SANYO Ladies Road Race
2024Semi 1:12:37–Oct 20, 2024Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon
202310Kilometr 35:03–Dec 17, 2023The 42nd SANYO Ladies Road Race
2023Semi 1:12:33–Feb 12, 202351st Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kanako Takemoto's Marathon personal best is 2:26:23, set on Mar 13, 2022 in Nagoya (JPN), #706 on the all-time list.

Kanako Takemoto competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 34:34, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN). Last competition: 47th Matsue Ladies Half Marathon inc. All Japan University Women's Half Marathon Championships on Mar 15, 2026, 1:14:51.