Kotaro Tahara

JapanJapanActive
Born
May 25, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 000 m

Kotaro Tahara is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on May 25, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:01.73 in the 1500m, 8:45.23 in the 3000m, 14:12.42 in the 5000m, 29:01.99 in the 10000m and 1:02:06 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:06
2026 season best1:05:30Jan 11, 2026
Personal best · 10 000 m29:01.99
Last competitionHOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRIJul 8, 2026 · 29:49.23

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:02:06, 10 000 m 29:01.99, 2026 season best 1:05:30 (Jan 11, 2026) · Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI, Jul 8, 2026, 29:49.23 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHiroshima 2022Japan 1500 m all-time list4:01.73835 pts–
3000mHiroshima 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list8:45.23807 pts–
5000mKagoshima 2023Japan 5000 m all-time list14:12.42959 pts–
10000mHiratsuka 2025Japan 10 000 m all-time list29:01.991,039 pts–
SemiGold Coast 2025Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:02:061,103 pts–
MarathonOsaka 2026Japan Marathon all-time list2:21:39930 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 29:49.23–Jul 8, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
2026Semi 1:05:30–Jan 11, 2026Tokyo New Year Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:21:39–Feb 22, 2026Osaka Marathon
20255Kilometre 14:11–Sep 28, 2025The Road of Waseda
202510000m 29:01.99–May 24, 2025Selection Meeting for 57th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
2025Semi 1:02:06–Jul 5, 2025Gold Coast Half Marathon, Gold Coast - Australian Half Marathon Ch.
202410000m 29:13.64–Jul 14, 2024Summer Distance Challenge
2024Semi 1:03:34–Oct 20, 2024Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kotaro Tahara's Half Marathon personal best is 1:02:06, set on Jul 5, 2025 in Gold Coast (AUS).

Kotaro Tahara competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 1:05:30, set on Jan 11, 2026. Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI on Jul 8, 2026, 29:49.23.