Kanta Kobayashi

Kanta Kobayashi

JapanJapanActive
Born
Jan 21, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 20 km race walk

Kanta Kobayashi is a Japan race walker, born on January 21, 2001. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:28:41 in the 20kmW, 21:24 in the 5Kilometre, 42:42 in the 10Kilometr, 42:54.04 in the 10,000Metr and 1:39:45 in the HalfMarath. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road42:42
2026 season best1:34:19Jan 1, 2026 · Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo
Personal best · 20 km race walk1:28:41
Last competitionThe 15th Aichi Race Walking ChampionshipsFeb 21, 2026 · 1:39:45

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 42:42, 20 km race walk 1:28:41, 2026 season best 1:34:19 (Jan 1, 2026, Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: The 15th Aichi Race Walking Championships, Feb 21, 2026, 1:39:45 · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
20kmWChita 2021Japan 20 km race walk all-time list1:28:411,011 pts–#205
5KilometreWajima 201721:24––
10KilometrWajima 201842:42––
10,000MetrIzumo 202442:54.04––
HalfMarathNagoya 20261:39:45–#456

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202620kmW 1:34:19–Jan 1, 2026New Year Race Walk in Tokyo
2026HalfMarath 1:39:45–Feb 21, 2026The 15th Aichi Race Walking Championships
202410,000Metr 42:54.04–May 12, 202478th Chugoku-shikoku intercollegiate track and field competition, Hamayama Park Athletic Field, Izumo
202310Kilometr 43:21.24–Apr 21, 2023All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
202310,000Metr 43:21.24–Apr 21, 2023All Japan University Track & Field Challenge
202120kmW 1:28:41–Jan 1, 2021Chita (JPN)
201910Kilometr 45:59–Feb 17, 2019Japanese 20km Race Walking Championships, Kobe
201920kmW 1:31:30–Oct 27, 2019Takahata (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kanta Kobayashi's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 42:42, set on Apr 14, 2018 in Wajima (JPN).

Kanta Kobayashi competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 20 km race walk.

2026 season best: 1:34:19, set on Jan 1, 2026 in Meijijingu Gaien area, Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: The 15th Aichi Race Walking Championships on Feb 21, 2026, 1:39:45.