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Masato Kihara

Masato Kihara

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Birth dateJul 13, 1986
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Masato Kihara is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on July 13, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.72 in the 1500m, 8:19.24 in the 3000m, 13:34.21 in the 5000m, 27:52.75 in the 10000m and 1:01:15 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:52.75
#924 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:15
2014 season best
28:41.94
Jun 7, 2014 · Fukushima (JPN)
2014 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:52.75 (#924 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:15, 2014 season best 28:41.94 (Jun 7, 2014, Fukushima (JPN)) · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:46.72
8:19.24
13:34.21
27:52.75
#924 all-time
1:01:15
47:30
58:40

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
10000m
28:41.94-Jun 7, 2014
↓
Fukushima (JPN)
2014
Semi
1:06:45-Sep 20, 2014
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2013
5000m
15:02.29-May 11, 2013
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2013
10000m
28:42.14-Apr 21, 2013
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2012
5000m
14:18.94-May 12, 2012
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2012
10000m
28:21.47-Apr 21, 2012
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2012
Semi
1:11:31-Oct 6, 2012
↓
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
2011
3000m
8:19.24-Jul 23, 2011-Stretford (GBR)
2011
10000m
29:09.65-Apr 24, 2011
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2010
1500m
3:46.72-Apr 10, 2010-Kumamoto (JPN)
2010
5000m
13:34.21-May 1, 2010
↓
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2010
10000m
27:52.75-Sep 24, 2010
↓
Niigata (JPN)
2010
10MilesRoa
47:30-Feb 14, 2010-Karatsu (JPN)
2009
5000m
13:50.96-May 30, 2009
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2009
10000m
28:09.38-Nov 25, 2009
↓
Hachioji (JPN)
2008
10000m
28:06.48-Jun 26, 2008
↓
Kawasaki (JPN)
2008
Semi
1:20:05-Oct 12, 2008
↓
Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2007
10000m
28:21.31-Apr 22, 2007
↓
Kobe (JPN)
2007
20Kilometr
58:40-Oct 20, 2007
↑
Tachikawa (JPN)
2006
5000m
14:12.77-May 21, 2006
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2006
10000m
28:16.57-Nov 26, 2006
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2006
20Kilometr
59:48-Oct 21, 2006
↑
Tachikawa (JPN)
2006
Semi
1:01:50-Nov 19, 2006
↓
Ageo (JPN)
2005
Semi
1:04:34-Nov 20, 2005
↓
Ageo (JPN)

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:45-Sep 20Philadelphia Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
10000m
30:08.14-Jun 25Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
10000m
28:41.94-Jun 7Fukushima Japanese Championships, Fukushima
10000m
29:48.68-Apr 19Tokyo

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:02.29-May 11Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m
28:42.14-Apr 21Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe - Invitational Events

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:31-Oct 6IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
10000m
28:32.54-Jun 9Japanese Championships
5000m
14:18.94-May 12Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
10000m
28:21.47-Apr 21Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi
1:01:15-Mar 18Yamaguchi Japan Industrial Teams Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:33.47-Jul 29Birmingham UK Championships, Birmingham
3000m
8:19.24-Jul 23Stretford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Stretford
10000m
29:29.34-Jun 10Japanese Championships, Kumagaya
10000m
29:09.65-Apr 24Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe - Elite Event

2010

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:08.73-Oct 24Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
10000m
27:52.75-Sep 24Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata
5000m
13:40.14-Jul 17Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m
14:04.13-Jul 10Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
5000m
13:34.21-May 1Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m
14:15.99-Apr 23Berkeley Brutus Hamilton Invitational, Berkeley, CA - Invitational Events
1500m
3:46.72-Apr 10Kumamoto Kanaguri Memorial, Kumamoto
10MilesRoa
47:30-Feb 14Karatsu 10-Miler, Karatsu

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:09.38-Nov 25Hachioji Distance Meet, Hachioji
5000m
13:50.96-May 30Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:20:05-Oct 12Rio de Janeiro IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
10000m
28:06.48-Jun 26Japanese Championships, Kawasaki
Semi
1:02:07-Jun 15Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
10000m
28:29.40-Apr 27Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
58:40-Oct 20Tachikawa 20 km, Tachikawa
10000m
29:02.86-Jun 30Japanese Championships, Osaka
10000m
28:21.31-Apr 22Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:16.57-Nov 26Yokohama
Semi
1:01:50-Nov 19Ageo Half Marathon, Ageo
20Kilometr
59:48-Oct 2120 km, Tachikawa
10000m
28:45.35-Jun 9Yokohama Japanese University Championships, Yokohama
5000m
14:12.77-May 21Yokohama
10000m
28:52.27-Apr 23Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:34-Nov 20Half Marathon, Ageo

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Masato Kihara's 10 000 m personal best?

Masato Kihara's 10 000 m personal best is 27:52.75, set on Sep 24, 2010 in Niigata (JPN), #924 on the all-time list.

Which events does Masato Kihara compete in?

Masato Kihara competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Masato Kihara perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 28:41.94, set on Jun 7, 2014 in Fukushima (JPN).