Masato Kihara
- Born
- Jul 13, 1986 (40 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
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.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:52.75
2014 season best28:41.94Jun 7, 2014 · Fukushima
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:15
As of Oct 28, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |