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Miao Yao

Miao Yao

CHNCHNWomen
Birth dateNov 26, 1996
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Miao Yao is a China long-distance runner, born on November 26, 1996. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:50.51 in the 5000m, 33:51.11 in the 10000m, 1:12:37 in the Semi and 2:30:13 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing China.

Key facts
Marathon
2:30:13
Half Marathon
1:12:37
2026 season best
2:32:30
Mar 1, 2026 · Tokyo (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Tokyo Marathon
Mar 1, 2026 · 2:32:30
Tokyo Marathon
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Marathon 2:30:13, Half Marathon 1:12:37, 2026 season best 2:32:30 (Mar 1, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Mar 1, 2026, 2:32:30 · 29 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:32:30-Mar 1, 2026
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Tokyo Marathon
2025
Semi
1:12:43-Feb 23, 2025
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Meishan Renshou Half Marathon
2025
Marathon
2:30:13-Nov 30, 2025
↑
Shanghai Marathon, Shanghai
2024
Semi
1:12:37-Feb 25, 2024
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Meishan Renshou Half Marathon
2024
Marathon
2:32:58-Dec 1, 2024
↑
Shanghai Marathon
2023
5000m
16:50.51-Jul 21, 2023
↑
National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
2023
10000m
35:31.10-Jul 23, 2023
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National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
2023
CrossCount
41:20-Feb 18, 2023-44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2023
Marathon
2:37:50-Jul 16, 2023
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Cool City Liupanshui Summer Marathon, Liupanshui
2022
10000m
35:09.25-Jul 15, 2022
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Huangshi (CHN)
2022
Marathon
2:37:25-Apr 17, 2022
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Hangzhou (CHN)
2021
5000m
17:19.78-Apr 27, 2021
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Zaozhuang (CHN)
2021
10000m
33:51.11-Sep 20, 2021
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14th National Games
2021
Marathon
2:32:18-Apr 11, 2021
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Chinese Marathon Championships
2020
Semi
1:15:32-Dec 13, 2020
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2020
Marathon
2:30:41-Nov 29, 2020
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Marathon & Chinese Marathon Championships, Nanjing - Chinese Marathon Ch.
2019
Marathon
2:36:34-Mar 24, 2019
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Chinese Marathon Championships, Xuzhou
2018
Marathon
2:35:18-Nov 18, 2018
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Shanghai International Marathon
2017
Marathon
2:54:10-Jun 11, 2017
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Lanzhou (CHN)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:30-Mar 1Tokyo Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:13-Nov 30Shanghai Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:36:48-Mar 23Wuxi Marathon
Semi
1:12:43-Feb 23Meishan Renshou Half Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:58-Dec 1Shanghai Marathon
Semi
1:12:37-Feb 25Meishan Renshou Half Marathon

2023

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:05-Nov 26Shanghai Marathon
Marathon
2:29:30-Nov 192023 Hefei Marathon, Hefei
10000m
35:31.10-Jul 23National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
5000m
16:50.51-Jul 22National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
10000m
35:31.10-Jul 22National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
5000m
16:50.51-Jul 21National Athletics Championships, Sports Center, Quzhou
Marathon
2:37:50-Jul 16Cool City Liupanshui Summer Marathon, Liupanshui
10000m
36:34.12-Jun 115th National Grand Prix, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
5000m
17:08.51-Jun 115th National Grand Prix, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
5000m
17:08.51-Jun 95th National Grand Prix, Olympic Sports Center, Huangshi
10000m
36:53.32-May 283rd National Grand Prix, Taizhou
5000m
17:23.15-May 283rd National Grand Prix, Taizhou
5000m
17:23.15-May 263rd National Grand Prix, Taizhou
Marathon
2:38:19-Mar 19Wuxi Marathon
CrossCount
41:20-Feb 1844th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:51:49-Nov 27C&D Xiamen Marathon
Marathon
2:43:04-Nov 20Chengdu Marathon, Chengdu
10000m
35:09.25-Jul 15National Athletics Grand Prix Series, Huangshi
Marathon
2:37:25-Apr 17"Exciting Hangzhou" Marathon, Hangzhou

2021

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:15-Sep 2614th National Games
10000m
33:51.11-Sep 2214th National Games
Marathon
2:40:15-Sep 2214th National Games
10000m
33:51.11-Sep 2014th National Games
10000m
34:12.11-Jun 25National Games Trials, Chongqing
10000m
35:34.60-Apr 28Athletics Division Invitational Tournament-North China, Zaozhuang
5000m
17:19.78-Apr 27Athletics Division Invitational Tournament-North China, Zaozhuang
Marathon
2:32:18-Apr 11Chinese Marathon Championships

2020

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:32-Dec 13Xiamen East Rim Half Marathon, Xiamen
Marathon
2:30:41-Nov 29Marathon & Chinese Marathon Championships, Nanjing - Chinese Marathon Ch.
Marathon
2:35:08-Nov 1Wuxi Marathon, Wuxi
Marathon
2:32:25-Oct 18Taiyuan International Marathon, Taiyuan

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:51:47-Nov 10Hefei International Marathon, Hefei
Marathon
2:47:40-Sep 29Hengshui Lake International Marathon, Hengshui
Marathon
2:36:34-Mar 24Chinese Marathon Championships, Xuzhou

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:18-Nov 18Shanghai International Marathon

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:54:10-Jun 11Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Marathon
2:44:50-Apr 9Wuhan Marathon, Wuhan
Marathon
2:50:04-Feb 26Sanya Marathon, Sanya

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Miao Yao's Marathon personal best?

Miao Yao's Marathon personal best is 2:30:13, set on Nov 30, 2025 in Shanghai (CHN).

Which events does Miao Yao compete in?

Miao Yao competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Miao Yao perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:32:30, set on Mar 1, 2026 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo Marathon on Mar 1, 2026, 2:32:30.