Marika Arita

Born
Feb 23, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 000 m

Marika Arita is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on February 23, 2004. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:35.76 in the 1500m, 9:50.02 in the 3000m, 16:40.15 in the 5000m, 34:53.13 in the 10000m and 1:16:53 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:16:53
2025 season best1:16:53Jan 26, 2025 · Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka
Personal best · 10 000 m34:53.13
Last competition94th Japan Inter-University Athletics ChampionshipsJun 5, 2025 · 34:53.13

As of Nov 14, 2026: Half Marathon 1:16:53, 10 000 m 34:53.13, 2025 season best 1:16:53 (Jan 26, 2025, Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: 94th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships, Jun 5, 2025, 34:53.13 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKobe 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list4:35.76936 pts–
3000mKobe 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list9:50.02945 pts–
5000mOsaka 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list16:40.15977 pts–
10000mOkayama 2025Japan 10 000 m all-time list34:53.13992 pts–
SemiOsaka 2025Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:16:53993 pts–
2000mKobe 20216:27.26890 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255000m 16:40.15–May 6, 2025The 102nd Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships
202510000m 34:53.13–Jun 5, 202594th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
2025Semi 1:16:53–Jan 26, 2025Osaka Half Marathon
20245000m 17:15.34–May 24, 2024The 101st Kansai Inter University Track&Field Championships, Takebishi Stadium, Kyoto
2024Semi 1:23:02–Jan 28, 2024Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka
202310000m 36:28.12–Apr 5, 202371st Osaka Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Nagai Stadium No. 2, Osaka
2023Semi 1:19:39–Jan 29, 20232023 Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka
20211500m 4:35.76–Jun 17, 2021Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Marika Arita's Half Marathon personal best is 1:16:53, set on Jan 26, 2025 in Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN).

Marika Arita competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

2025 season best: 1:16:53, set on Jan 26, 2025 in Osaka Half Marathon Course, Osaka (JPN). Last competition: 94th Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships on Jun 5, 2025, 34:53.13.