Kou Kobayashi
JapanActive- Born
- Dec 14, 1996 (29 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 10 000 m
Kou Kobayashi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on December 14, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:49.46 in the 800m, 3:41.28 in the 1500m, 8:15.27 in the 3000m, 13:52.39 in the 5000m and 28:59.47 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 1500 m3:41.28
2026 season best3:42.47Apr 25, 2026 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Personal best · 10 000 m28:59.47
Last competitionSetagaya Track and Field MeetOct 3, 2026 · 14:38.52
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:41.28, 10 000 m 28:59.47, 2026 season best 3:42.47 (Apr 25, 2026, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: Setagaya Track and Field Meet, Oct 3, 2026, 14:38.52 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:42.47 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | 21st Nittaidai Challenge Games |
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:38.52 | – | Oct 3, 2026 | Setagaya Track and Field Meet |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:46.55 | – | May 31, 2025 | 15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:17:37 | – | Feb 24, 2025 | Osaka Marathon, Osaka |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:45.03 | – | May 18, 2024 | 66th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:45.41 | – | Jun 2, 2023 | Japanese Championships, Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:27.83 | – | Jul 8, 2023 | Hokuren Distance Challenge 2023 - Abashiri, Athletic Track, Abashiri |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:03:52 | – | Feb 12, 2023 | 51st Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships |