Karen Yanai

Karen Yanai

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Born
Dec 24, 2002 (23 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

Karen Yanai is a Japan long-distance runner, born on December 24, 2002. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 9:45.95 in the 3000m, 16:30.57 in the 5000m and 34:06 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road34:06
2026 season best34:06Feb 8, 2026 · Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:30.57
Last competitionHOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSUJul 18, 2026 · 16:22.85
HOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSU

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 34:06, 5000 m 16:30.57, 2026 season best 34:06 (Feb 8, 2026, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)) · Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSU, Jul 18, 2026, 16:22.85 · 23 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mChitose 2025Japan 3000 m all-time list9:45.95957 pts––
5000mKumamoto 2026Japan 5000 m all-time list16:30.57995 pts–#908
10KilometrYamaguchi 202634:06–#634

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:22.85–Jul 18, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSU
202610Kilometr 34:06–Feb 8, 202654th Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships
20253000m 9:45.95–Jul 12, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
20255000m 16:31.38–May 25, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
202510Kilometr 34:14–Dec 21, 2025The 44th SANYO Ladies Road Race
20225000m 17:00.35–Nov 27, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
202210Kilometr 35:51–Dec 18, 2022Okayama (JPN)
20215000m 17:05.40–Sep 20, 2021NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Karen Yanai's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 34:06, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN).

Karen Yanai competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 34:06, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN). Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in SHIBETSU on Jul 18, 2026, 16:22.85.