Makiko Kawashima

JPNWomen

Birth dateAug 5, 1977

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Makiko Kawashima is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 5, 1977. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:24.16 in the 1500m, 9:21.33 in the 3000m, 15:39.38 in the 5000m, 31:57.76 in the 10000m and 1:11:37 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

10 000 m

31:57.76

#684 all-time

Half Marathon

1:11:37

2008 season best

1:15:10

Mar 16, 2008 · Yamaguchi (JPN)

2008 season best

Age

49 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 10 000 m 31:57.76 (#684 all-time), Half Marathon 1:11:37, 2008 season best 1:15:10 (Mar 16, 2008, Yamaguchi (JPN)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

4:24.16

9:21.33

15:39.38

31:57.76

1:11:37

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2008	Semi	1:15:10	-	Mar 16, 2008	↓	Yamaguchi (JPN)
2003	3000m	9:21.33	-	Jul 13, 2003	↑	Kyoto (JPN)
2003	5000m	15:39.91	-	Jun 18, 2003	↑	Kushiro (JPN)
2003	10000m	31:57.76	-	Sep 27, 2003	↑	Okayama (JPN)
2003	Semi	1:11:37	-	Mar 9, 2003	↓	Yamaguchi (JPN)
2002	3000m	9:29.48	-	Jun 30, 2002	↑	Sheffield (GBR)
2002	5000m	15:43.84	-	Oct 13, 2002	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2002	10000m	32:33.33	-	Apr 28, 2002	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2001	5000m	15:39.38	-	Oct 14, 2001	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2001	10000m	32:02.16	-	Sep 29, 2001	↑	Kanazawa (JPN)
2000	1500m	4:24.16	-	Jul 16, 2000	↑	Nagoya (JPN)
2000	5000m	15:42.50	-	Apr 9, 2000	↑	Kumamoto (JPN)
2000	10000m	32:42.27	-	Jun 10, 2000	↑	Tottori (JPN)
1999	1500m	4:24.20	-	Oct 3, 1999	↑	Shizuoka (JPN)
1999	5000m	15:44.68	-	Oct 17, 1999	↑	Kobe (JPN)
1998	1500m	4:24.68	-	Oct 3, 1998	↑	Kumamoto (JPN)
1998	5000m	15:51.30	-	Oct 18, 1998	↑	Kobe (JPN)
1998	10000m	33:28.91	-	Apr 26, 1998	↑	Kobe (JPN)
1998	Semi	1:11:57	-	Feb 22, 1998	↓	Inuyama (JPN)

2008

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:15:10	-	Mar 16	Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2003

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:50.17	-	Oct 11	Kobe
10000m	31:57.76	-	Sep 27	Okayama Japanese Corporate Ch., Okayama
3000m	9:21.33	-	Jul 13	Kyoto
5000m	15:46.70	-	Jul 2	Sapporo
5000m	15:39.91	-	Jun 18	Kushiro
10000m	32:18.08	-	Jun 6	Japanese Championships, Yokohama
10000m	32:17.54	-	May 10	Gifu
10000m	33:15.27	-	May 3	Shizuoka International Meeting, Shizuoka
10000m	32:43.68	-	Apr 20	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi	1:11:37	-	Mar 9	Yamaguchi Half Marathon, Yamaguchi
Semi	1:13:44	-	Feb 2	Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2002

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:45.60	-	Oct 24	Haruno
5000m	15:43.84	-	Oct 13	Kobe Meeting, Kobe
10000m	33:13.50	-	Sep 28	Fukuchiyama Japanese Corporate Team Championships, Fukuchiyama
3000m	9:29.48	-	Jun 30	Sheffield Norwich Union Classic, Sheffield
10000m	32:37.61	-	Jun 27	Ludvika Folksam GP, Ludvika
10000m	33:12.50	-	Jun 7	Japanese Championships, Kanazawa
5000m	15:56.60	-	May 12	Gifu
10000m	33:07.15	-	May 11	Gifu
5000m	15:53.79	-	May 3	Shizuoka
10000m	32:33.33	-	Apr 28	Kobe Hyogo Meeting, Kobe
5000m	15:53.80	-	Apr 14	Kumamoto

2001

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:39.38	-	Oct 14	Kobe
10000m	32:02.16	-	Sep 29	Kanazawa Japanese Corporate Ch., Kanazawa
10000m	32:52.07	-	Jun 10	Japanese Championships
5000m	15:57.79	-	May 26	Nobeoka GP, Nobeoka
10000m	32:47.50	-	May 12	Gifu
5000m	15:42.98	-	May 3	Shizuoka GP, Shizuoka
10000m	32:33.41	-	Apr 22	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
5000m	15:42.36	-	Apr 8	Kumamoto

2000

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:24.16	-	Jul 16	Nagoya
5000m	15:52.54	-	Jun 11	Tottori
10000m	32:42.27	-	Jun 10	Tottori
10000m	32:49.07	-	Apr 23	Kobe Hyogo Meeting, Kobe
5000m	15:42.50	-	Apr 9	Kumamoto

1999

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:44.68	-	Oct 17	Kobe
1500m	4:24.20	-	Oct 3	Shizuoka Japanese Championships, Shizuoka
1500m	4:25.71	-	Oct 2	Shizuoka Japanese Championships, Shizuoka

1998

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:51.30	-	Oct 18	Kobe
1500m	4:24.68	-	Oct 3	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
1500m	4:25.09	-	Oct 2	Kumamoto Japanese Championships, Kumamoto
5000m	15:55.86	-	May 9	Gifu
10000m	33:28.91	-	Apr 26	Kobe
Semi	1:11:57	-	Feb 22	Half Marathon, Inuyama

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Makiko Kawashima's 10 000 m personal best?

Makiko Kawashima's 10 000 m personal best is 31:57.76, set on Sep 27, 2003 in Okayama (JPN), #684 on the all-time list.

Which events does Makiko Kawashima compete in?

Makiko Kawashima competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Makiko Kawashima perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:15:10, set on Mar 16, 2008 in Yamaguchi (JPN).