Mara Yamauchi

GBRGBRWomen
Birth dateAug 13, 1973
BirthplaceOxford
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Mara Yamauchi is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on August 13, 1973 in Oxford. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:14.6h in the 800m, 4:25.56 in the 1500m, 9:38.9h in the 3000m, 15:28.58 in the 5000m and 31:49.40 in the 10000m. She has earned 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:12
Half Marathon
1:08:29
2015 season best
1:15:58
Feb 8, 2015 · Wokingham (GBR)
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:23:12 (#286 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:29 (#365 all-time), 2015 season best 1:15:58 (Feb 8, 2015, Wokingham (GBR)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Semi
1:15:58-Feb 8, 2015
Wokingham (GBR)
2014
10MilesRoa
57:55-Oct 19, 2014
Twickenham (GBR)
2012
10Kilometr
32:28-May 20, 2012
Manchester (GBR)
2011
10Kilometr
32:19-Oct 9, 2011
Berlin (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:27:24-Nov 20, 2011
Yokohama (JPN)
2010
Semi
1:09:25-Mar 21, 2010
New York, NY (USA)
2010
30Kilometr
1:43:24-Feb 21, 2010-Tokyo (JPN)
2010
Marathon
2:26:16-Apr 25, 2010
London Marathon
2009
10Kilometr
32:27-Feb 15, 2009
Tokyo (JPN)
2009
Semi
1:08:29-Feb 1, 2009
Marugame (JPN)
2009
Marathon
2:23:12-Apr 26, 2009
London Marathon
2008
10000m
32:14.88-Oct 11, 2008
Kobe (JPN)
2008
10Kilometr
32:26-May 27, 2008
London (GBR)
2008
Semi
1:09:59-Mar 16, 2008
Matsue (JPN)
2008
Marathon
2:25:03-Nov 16, 2008
Tokyo (JPN)
2007
5Kilometre
15:52-Jun 2, 2007
Albany, NY (USA)
2007
10Kilometr
32:21-Jun 9, 2007
New York, NY (USA)
2007
10MilesRoa
54:13-Oct 28, 2007
Portsmouth (GBR)
2007
Semi
1:08:45-Jul 8, 2007
Sapporo (JPN)
2007
Marathon
2:25:41-Apr 21, 2007
London (GBR)
2006
5000m
15:28.58-Jun 24, 2006
Solihull (GBR)
2006
5Kilometre
16:19-Sep 3, 2006
London (GBR)
2006
CrossCount
26:47-Apr 2, 2006
34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
2006
10Kilometr
31:43-Feb 19, 2006
Tokyo (JPN)
2006
10000m
31:49.40-Mar 21, 2006
Melbourne (AUS)
2006
Semi
1:09:24-Feb 5, 2006
Marugame (JPN)
2006
Marathon
2:25:13-Apr 23, 2006
London Marathon
2005
CrossCount
28:55-Mar 20, 2005
33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2005
10000m
32:36.57-Jun 11, 2005
AAA 10,000m Championships
2005
10Kilometr
33:08-May 22, 2005
Manchester (GBR)
2005
10MilesRoa
55:49-Oct 16, 2005
Twickenham (GBR)
2005
Semi
1:12:40-Oct 1, 2005
Edmonton IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Edmonton
2005
Marathon
2:27:38-Nov 20, 2005
Tokyo International Women’s Marathon
2004
10Kilometr
38:29-May 31, 2004
Boulder, CO (USA)
2004
Semi
1:20:39-Sep 12, 2004
Bristol (GBR)
2004
Marathon
2:39:16-Apr 18, 2004
London Marathon
2003
3000m
9:53.8h-Jun 7, 2003
Harrow (GBR)
2003
10000m
33:29.20-Jul 5, 2003
Watford (GBR)
2003
10Kilometr
33:50-May 26, 2003
Manchester (GBR)
2003
Semi
1:12:33-Sep 7, 2003
Bristol (GBR)
1998
800m
2:14.6h-Jul 18, 1998-Harrow (GBR)
1998
1500m
4:25.56-Jun 21, 1998-Watford (GBR)
1998
3000m
9:38.9h-Jun 14, 1998
Enfield (GBR)
1998
5000m
16:25.50-Jul 25, 1998
Birmingham (GBR)
1998
10000m
34:52.57-Jul 4, 1998
AAA 10,000m Championships

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:17:52-Mar 1Bath Half Marathon, Bath
Semi
1:15:58-Feb 8Wokingham Half Marathon, Wokingham

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
57:55-Oct 19Twickenham Cabbage Patch 10M, Twickenham

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
10Kilometr
32:53-May 27London BUPA 10K, London
10Kilometr
32:28-May 20Manchester BUPA Great Run, Manchester

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:24-Nov 20Yokohama Women's Marathon, Yokohama
10Kilometr
32:19-Oct 9Berlin ASICS Grand 10, Berlin

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:38-Nov 7New York City Marathon
Semi
1:10:39-Sep 19South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
Marathon
2:26:16-Apr 25London Marathon
Semi
1:09:25-Mar 21New York City Half Marathon, New York, NY
30Kilometr
1:43:24-Feb 21Tokyo Ohme-Hochi Road Race, Tokyo
Semi
1:10:46-Feb 7Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:12-Apr 26London Marathon
Semi
1:10:09-Mar 15Matsue Women's Half Marathon, Matsue
10Kilometr
32:27-Feb 15Tokyo Ohme-Hochi Road Race, Tokyo
Semi
1:08:29-Feb 1Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2008

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:03-Nov 16Tokyo International Women's Marathon, Tokyo
10000m
32:14.88-Oct 11Kobe
Marathon
2:27:29-Aug 17The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:27:29-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
10Kilometr
32:26-May 27London BUPA 10 km, London
Marathon
2:46:58-Apr 20Beijing Marathon, Beijing
Semi
1:09:59-Mar 16Matsue Ladies Half Marathon, Matsue
Marathon
2:25:10-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2007

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:28-Dec 23Okayama Half Marathon, Okayama
Semi
1:14:38-Nov 4St Denis La Voiye Royale Half Marathon, St-Denis
10MilesRoa
54:13-Oct 28Portsmouth BUPA Great South Run 10 Miles, Portsmouth
Marathon
2:32:55-Sep 2IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:32:55-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
Semi
1:08:45-Jul 8Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10Kilometr
32:21-Jun 9New York Mini 10K, New York, NY
5Kilometre
15:52-Jun 2Freihofer's Run for Women, Albany, NY
10Kilometr
34:18-May 28Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:25:41-Apr 22London Marathon
Marathon
2:25:41-Apr 21-
Semi
1:09:36-Mar 18Matsue Ladies Half Marathon, Matsue

2006

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:38-Sep 11Rotterdam Fortis Half Marathon, Rotterdam
5Kilometre
16:19-Sep 3Hydro Active Women's Challenge, London
10000m
32:07.90-Aug 7Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
Semi
1:10:56-Jul 9Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
15:28.58-Jun 24Solihull BMC Nike Grand Prix, Solihull
Marathon
2:25:13-Apr 23London Marathon
CrossCount
26:47-Apr 234th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
CrossCount
26:47-Apr 134th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka
10000m
31:49.40-Mar 21Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
10Kilometr
31:43-Feb 19Tokyo Ohme Hochi Road Race, Tokyo
Semi
1:09:24-Feb 5Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:38-Nov 20Tokyo International Women’s Marathon
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Honours

8

London Marathon

Marathon

2010
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London Marathon

Marathon

2009
6

The XXIX Olympic Games

Marathon

2008
6

London Marathon

Marathon

2007
6

London Marathon

Marathon

2006
🥉

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2006
🥉

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2006
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mara Yamauchi's Marathon personal best?

Mara Yamauchi's Marathon personal best is 2:23:12, set on Apr 26, 2009 in London (GBR), #286 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mara Yamauchi compete in?

Mara Yamauchi competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Mara Yamauchi perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 1:15:58, set on Feb 8, 2015 in Wokingham (GBR).