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Kotona Ota

Kotona Ota

JPNJPNWomen
Birth dateSep 25, 1995
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Kotona Ota is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 25, 1995. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:09.39 in the 3000m, 15:33.74 in the 5000m, 32:42.63 in the 10000m, 1:11:54 in the Semi and 2:25:56 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:56
#621 all-time
10 000 m
32:42.63
2026 season best
2:38:39
Mar 8, 2026 · Nagoya (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Nagoya Women's Marathon
Mar 8, 2026 · 2:38:39
Nagoya Women's Marathon
Age
31 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Marathon 2:25:56 (#621 all-time), 10 000 m 32:42.63, 2026 season best 2:38:39 (Mar 8, 2026, Nagoya (JPN)) · Last competition: Nagoya Women's Marathon, Mar 8, 2026, 2:38:39 · 31 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:38:39-Mar 8, 2026
↓
Nagoya Women's Marathon
2025
10000m
32:57.79-Dec 6, 2025
↑
EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
2023
3000m
9:27.24-Jul 5, 2023
↓
Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
2023
5000m
15:57.18-Jul 8, 2023
↓
Hokuren Distance Challenge 2023 - Abashiri, Athletic Track, Abashiri
2023
10000m
33:50.12-Dec 7, 2023
↑
Edion Distance Challenge, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
2023
Marathon
2:34:16-Oct 15, 2023
↓
Marathon Grand Championship - Paris 24 Selection Race, Tokyo
2022
3000m
9:27.33-Jun 4, 2022
↓
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022
5000m
15:44.95-Dec 3, 2022
↓
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022
Semi
1:11:54-Oct 16, 2022-Tokyo (JPN)
2022
Marathon
2:25:56-Mar 13, 2022
↓
Nagoya Women's Marathon
2021
3000m
9:21.10-Jul 17, 2021
↓
Hokuren Distance Challenge, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
2021
5000m
15:45.45-Dec 4, 2021
↓
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021
10000m
32:42.63-Dec 11, 2021
↑
Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto (JPN)
2017
5000m
16:10.28-Apr 22, 2017
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2017
10000m
33:12.15-Sep 8, 2017
↑
Fukui (JPN)
2015
5000m
15:55.58-Jun 28, 2015
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2015
10000m
33:19.43-Sep 11, 2015
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2014
5000m
15:33.74-Nov 15, 2014
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2014
10000m
33:24.73-Nov 29, 2014
↑
Kyoto (JPN)
2013
3000m
9:09.39-Aug 3, 2013
↓
Oita (JPN)
2012
3000m
9:21.85-May 3, 2012
↓
Ishikawa (JPN)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:39-Mar 8Nagoya Women's Marathon

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:57.79-Dec 6EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:44.95-Dec 3302nd Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Semi
1:11:54-Oct 16Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon, Tokyo
5000m
16:13.08-Oct 1Athletics Challenge, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
3000m
9:27.33-Jun 4296th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Marathon
2:25:56-Mar 13Nagoya Women's Marathon

2021

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:42.63-Dec 11Kansai Business Group Distance Trial, Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto
5000m
15:45.45-Dec 4293th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
15:53.44-Oct 2291st Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
15:50.62-Sep 2669th All Japan Corporate Team Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
3000m
9:21.10-Jul 17Hokuren Distance Challenge, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
5000m
16:05.00-Jul 7Hokuren Distance Challenge, Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa
3000m
9:26.68-Jul 3Hokuren Distance Challenge, Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu
5000m
16:27.38-Jun 19202nd Tokai University Long Distance Competition, Athletics Stadium, Hadano
3000m
9:27.84-Jun 5288th Nittadai(NSSU) Distance Meet, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:12.15-Sep 8Fukuroi Japanese University Championships, Fukui
5000m
16:56.84-Jun 10Hiratsuka Japanese Collegiate Championships, Hiratsuka
5000m
16:10.28-Apr 22Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:19.43-Sep 11Osaka Japanese University Championships, Osaka
5000m
15:55.58-Jun 28Niigata Japanese Championships, Nagoya

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:24.73-Nov 29Kyoto Long Distance Meet, Kyoto
5000m
15:33.74-Nov 15Yokohama Nittai University Distance, Yokohama

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:15.29-Oct 8Chofu National Sport Festival, Chofu - U20 Events
3000m
9:09.39-Aug 3Oita Japanese High School Championships, Oita
3000m
9:27.30-Apr 6Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto - High School Events

2012

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:26.05-Aug 1Niigata
3000m
9:27.69-Jun 17Otsu
3000m
9:24.63-Jun 3Kobe Hyogo High School Championships, Kobe
3000m
9:21.85-May 3Ishikawa Japanese Junior Championships, Ishikawa

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kotona Ota's Marathon personal best?

Kotona Ota's Marathon personal best is 2:25:56, set on Mar 13, 2022 in Nagoya (JPN), #621 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kotona Ota compete in?

Kotona Ota competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Kotona Ota perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:38:39, set on Mar 8, 2026 in Nagoya (JPN). Last competition: Nagoya Women's Marathon on Mar 8, 2026, 2:38:39.