Masahiro Takaya

Birth dateOct 26, 1986

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Masahiro Takaya is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on October 26, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:42.71 in the 1500m, 8:15.38 in the 3000m, 13:41.32 in the 5000m, 28:43.36 in the 10000m and 1:03:51 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts

1500 m

3:42.71

10 000 m

28:43.36

2018 season best

1:05:37

Jan 28, 2018 · Osaka (JPN)

2018 season best

Last competition

Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon

Mar 4, 2018 · 2:33:34

Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon

Age

39 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 1500 m 3:42.71, 10 000 m 28:43.36, 2018 season best 1:05:37 (Jan 28, 2018, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Mar 4, 2018, 2:33:34 · 39 years old

Personal bests

3:42.71

8:15.38

13:41.32

28:43.36

1:03:51

2:33:34

1:00:52

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2018	Semi	1:05:37	-	Jan 28, 2018	↓	Osaka (JPN)
2018	Marathon	2:33:34	-	Mar 4, 2018	-	Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon
2017	5000m	14:23.14	-	Jul 13, 2017	↑	Abashiri (JPN)
2016	1500m	3:45.20	-	Apr 24, 2016	↑	Kobe (JPN)
2016	5000m	13:56.29	-	Jul 14, 2016	↑	Kitami (JPN)
2016	10000m	28:43.36	-	Nov 26, 2016	↑	Hachioji (JPN)
2015	1500m	3:44.04	-	Jun 27, 2015	↑	Niigata Japanese Championships
2015	5000m	13:41.32	-	Jul 9, 2015	↑	Fukagawa (JPN)
2015	Semi	1:03:51	-	Feb 1, 2015	↓	Marugame (JPN)
2014	5000m	13:59.01	-	Jun 15, 2014	↑	Yokohama (JPN)
2014	10000m	29:14.56	-	Nov 29, 2014	↑	Tokyo (JPN)
2013	5000m	14:41.30	-	Sep 21, 2013	↑	Kumagaya (JPN)
2012	1500m	3:43.99	-	Apr 7, 2012	↑	Kumamoto (JPN)
2012	5000m	13:57.25	-	Jul 7, 2012	↑	Abashiri (JPN)
2011	1500m	3:42.71	-	Oct 9, 2011	↑	Yamaguchi (JPN)
2011	5000m	14:05.13	-	Jun 25, 2011	↑	Fukagawa (JPN)
2010	1500m	3:43.45	-	May 15, 2010	↑	Kumagaya (JPN)
2010	3000m	8:15.38	-	Apr 11, 2010	-	Kazo (JPN)
2010	5000m	14:14.19	-	Jun 20, 2010	↑	Shibetsu (JPN)
2009	1500m	3:45.00	-	Jun 28, 2009	↑	Hiroshima (JPN)
2009	5000m	13:56.25	-	May 30, 2009	↑	Nobeoka (JPN)
2008	5000m	13:58.40	-	Apr 5, 2008	↑	Kumamoto (JPN)
2008	20Kilometr	1:00:52	-	Oct 18, 2008	↑	Tachikawa (JPN)
2008	Semi	1:03:53	-	Nov 16, 2008	↓	Ageo (JPN)
2007	1500m	3:47.10	-	May 19, 2007	↑	Tokyo (JPN)
2007	5000m	14:36.38	-	May 12, 2007	↑	Tokyo (JPN)
2007	10000m	28:56.91	-	Dec 2, 2007	↑	Yokohama (JPN)
2007	20Kilometr	1:01:15	-	Oct 20, 2007	↑	Tachikawa (JPN)
2006	1500m	3:49.30	-	May 14, 2006	↑	Ageo (JPN)

2018

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:33:34	-	Mar 4	Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon
Semi	1:05:37	-	Jan 28	Osaka Half Marathon, Osaka

2017

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:23.14	-	Jul 13	Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m	14:29.41	-	Jul 6	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa

2016

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:43.36	-	Nov 26	Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Hachioji
5000m	13:56.29	-	Jul 14	Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
5000m	14:19.13	-	Jun 26	Japanese Championships, Nagoya
5000m	14:01.38	-	Apr 29	Hiroshima Oda Memorial, Hiroshima
1500m	3:45.20	-	Apr 24	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2015

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:00.12	-	Sep 26	Gifu
5000m	13:41.32	-	Jul 9	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
1500m	3:44.04	-	Jun 27	Niigata Japanese Championships
1500m	3:46.41	-	Jun 26	Niigata Japanese Championships, Nagoya
5000m	14:03.49	-	May 9	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m	14:06.21	-	Apr 4	Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial Meet, Kumamoto
Semi	1:03:51	-	Feb 1	Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2014

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	29:14.56	-	Nov 29	Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Tokyo
5000m	14:07.08	-	Jun 25	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
5000m	13:59.01	-	Jun 15	Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama

2013

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:41.30	-	Sep 21	Kumagaya Japanese Corporate Ch., Kumagaya

2012

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:57.25	-	Jul 7	Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m	14:03.71	-	Jun 27	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
1500m	3:46.12	-	Jun 10	Japanese Championships, Osaka
1500m	3:52.68	-	Jun 9	Japanese Championships
1500m	3:45.90	-	May 12	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
1500m	3:47.90	-	Apr 22	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
1500m	3:43.99	-	Apr 7	Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto

2011

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:42.71	-	Oct 9	Yamaguchi 66th Kokutai, Yamaguchi
1500m	3:45.69	-	Oct 8	Yamaguchi 66th Kokutai, Yamaguchi
5000m	14:05.13	-	Jun 25	Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
1500m	3:49.50	-	Jun 11	Japanese Championships, Kumagaya
1500m	3:58.66	-	Jun 10	Japanese Championships, Kumagaya

2010

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:55.43	-	Sep 26	Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
1500m	4:09.10	-	Sep 26	Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
1500m	4:02.62	-	Jul 10	Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
1500m	3:44.68	-	Jul 3	Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
5000m	14:14.19	-	Jun 20	Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
1500m	3:45.81	-	Jun 5	Japanese Championships, Marugame
1500m	3:45.53	-	Jun 4	Japanese Championships, Marugame
1500m	3:43.45	-	May 15	Kumagaya
1500m	3:44.32	-	May 8	Osaka Grand Prix, Osaka
1500m	3:45.84	-	Apr 25	Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
3000m	8:15.38	-	Apr 11	Kazo

2009

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:06.27	-	Jul 15	Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
1500m	3:45.00	-	Jun 28	Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
1500m	3:50.09	-	Jun 27	Japanese Championships, Hiroshima
5000m	13:56.25	-	May 30	Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
1500m	3:45.18	-	May 16	Tendo
1500m	3:47.64	-	May 16	Tendo

2008

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:03:53	-	Nov 16	Ageo Half Marathon, Ageo

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Masahiro Takaya's 1500 m personal best?

Masahiro Takaya's 1500 m personal best is 3:42.71, set on Oct 9, 2011 in Yamaguchi (JPN).

Which events does Masahiro Takaya compete in?

Masahiro Takaya competes in the 1500 m and 10 000 m.

How did Masahiro Takaya perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 1:05:37, set on Jan 28, 2018 in Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon on Mar 4, 2018, 2:33:34.