Kayoko Obata

Kayoko Obata

JapanJapan
Born
Sep 18, 1971 (55 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Kayoko Obata is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 18, 1971. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:23.35 in the 3000m, 16:10.58 in the 5000m, 32:32.36 in the 10000m, 1:10:20 in the Semi and 2:25:14 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Marathon2:25:14
#529 all-time
2010 season best2:27:19Jan 31, 2010 · Osaka
2010 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:10:20
#982 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:25:14 (#529 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:20 (#982 all-time), 2010 season best 2:27:19 (Jan 31, 2010, Osaka (JPN)) · 55 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mShibetsu 2004Japan 3000 m all-time list9:23.351,029 pts–
5000mShizuoka 1999Japan 5000 m all-time list16:10.581,031 pts–
10000mNiigata 2004Japan 10 000 m all-time list32:32.361,111 pts–
SemiMiyazaki 2004Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:10:201,123 pts#982
MarathonOsaka 2000Japan Marathon all-time list2:25:141,162 pts#529
10KilometrME 199933:12–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2010Semi 1:12:20–Jan 6, 2010Miyazaki (JPN)
2010Marathon 2:27:19–Jan 31, 2010Osaka (JPN)
2009Semi 1:15:17–Oct 10, 2009Baltimore, MD (USA)
2008Marathon 2:43:12–Jan 27, 2008Osaka (JPN)
20073000m 9:35.10–Apr 30, 2007Yokohama (JPN)
200710000m 34:23.07–Jun 29, 2007Japanese Championships
2007Semi 1:13:51–Jul 8, 2007Sapporo (JPN)
20063000m 9:44.30–Jun 3, 2006Sapporo (JPN)
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FAQ

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Kayoko Obata's Marathon personal best is 2:25:14, set on Jan 30, 2000 in Osaka (JPN), #529 on the all-time list.

Kayoko Obata competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2010 season best: 2:27:19, set on Jan 31, 2010 in Osaka (JPN).