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Michi Numata

Michi Numata

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Birth dateMay 6, 1989
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Michi Numata is a Japan long-distance runner, born on May 6, 1989. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:20.46 in the 3000m, 15:32.41 in the 5000m, 32:03.95 in the 10000m, 1:09:27 in the Semi and 2:27:27 in the Marathon. She has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:27:27
Half Marathon
1:09:27
2022 season best
2:31:52
Jan 30, 2022 · Osaka (JPN)
Last competition
Osaka Women's Marathon
Jan 30, 2022 · 2:31:52
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:27:27 (#908 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:27 (#620 all-time), 2022 season best 2:31:52 (Jan 30, 2022, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Osaka Women's Marathon, Jan 30, 2022, 2:31:52 · 37 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
Marathon
2:31:52-Jan 30, 2022
Osaka Women's Marathon
2021
3000m
9:51.91-May 15, 2021
Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu (JPN)
2021
5000m
16:32.45-Apr 24, 2021
69th Hyogo Relay Carnival, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe - Asics Challenge
2020
5000m
16:19.35-Dec 5, 2020
Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)
2019
5000m
16:18.18-Jul 17, 2019
Kitami (JPN)
2019
10000m
33:53.24-Dec 7, 2019
Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)
2019
Semi
1:11:21-Feb 10, 2019
All-Japan Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships
2019
Marathon
2:38:30-Mar 10, 2019
Nagoya Women's Marathon
2018
5000m
16:05.47-Nov 10, 2018
Yokohama (JPN)
2018
10000m
33:14.08-Dec 8, 2018
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2018
Semi
1:12:54-Feb 11, 2018
Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships
2018
Marathon
2:30:07-Mar 11, 2018
Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya
2017
5000m
15:57.45-Apr 23, 2017
Yokohama (JPN)
2017
10000m
32:45.92-Jul 9, 2017
Kitami (JPN)
2017
Semi
1:12:33-Dec 23, 2017
Okayama (JPN)
2016
Marathon
2:27:27-Mar 13, 2016
Nagoya (JPN)
2015
10000m
32:03.95-Jul 16, 2015
Abashiri (JPN)
2015
Semi
1:09:27-Feb 15, 2015
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2014
5000m
15:32.41-Sep 27, 2014
Yokohama (JPN)
2014
10000m
32:53.48-Jun 25, 2014
Fukagawa (JPN)
2014
Semi
1:14:12-Feb 16, 2014
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2013
5000m
16:05.26-Jun 26, 2013
Shibetsu (JPN)
2013
10000m
32:48.84-Sep 20, 2013
Kumagaya (JPN)
2013
Semi
1:12:47-Dec 23, 2013
Okayama (JPN)
2012
5000m
15:50.56-Dec 22, 2012
Yokohama (JPN)
2012
10000m
32:45.86-Sep 21, 2012
Fukuoka (JPN)
2012
Semi
1:15:35-Jul 1, 2012
Sapporo (JPN)
2010
5000m
15:46.39-Nov 21, 2010
Yokohama (JPN)
2010
10000m
33:08.99-May 14, 2010
Osaka (JPN)
2009
5000m
16:39.63-Apr 4, 2009
Kumamoto (JPN)
2009
10000m
32:47.41-May 3, 2009
Shizuoka (JPN)
2008
3000m
9:20.46-Jul 12, 2008
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
2008
5000m
15:43.83-Nov 22, 2008
Yokohama (JPN)
2008
10000m
33:22.58-Sep 12, 2008
Tokyo (JPN)
2007
3000m
9:30.01-Apr 29, 2007
Hiroshima (JPN)
2007
5000m
15:45.35-Dec 1, 2007
Yokohama (JPN)
2006
3000m
9:34.04-Apr 29, 2006
Hiroshima (JPN)

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:52-Jan 30Osaka Women's Marathon

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:38.20-Dec 11Kansai Business Group Distance Trial, Municipal Nishikyogoku Stadium, Kyoto
5000m
16:51.08-Jul 14Hokuren Distance Challenge, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
5000m
16:32.98-Jul 7Hokuren Distance Challenge, Athletics Stadium, Fukagawa
3000m
9:51.91-May 1565th Chubu Business Group Competition, Nagaragawa Stadium, Gifu
5000m
16:32.45-Apr 2469th Hyogo Relay Carnival, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe - Asics Challenge

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:19.35-Dec 5Women's Long Distance Record Meeting, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
5000m
16:22.11-Nov 3Denka Athletics Challenge Cup 2020, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:30-Dec 15Sanyo Women's Road Race - HM, Okayama
10000m
33:53.24-Dec 7Japanese Corporate Team Women Distance Time Trials Meet, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
10000m
33:53.91-Jul 22Hokuren Distance Challenge
5000m
16:18.18-Jul 17Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
Marathon
2:38:30-Mar 10Nagoya Women's Marathon
Semi
1:11:21-Feb 10All-Japan Corporate Team Half Marathon Championships

2018

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:14.08-Dec 8Yamaguchi Corporate Women's Time Trials, Yamaguchi
5000m
16:05.47-Nov 10Yokohama 267th Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
10000m
35:21.10-Sep 21Osaka All Japan Corporate Teams Championships, Osaka
Marathon
2:34:35-Aug 26Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon
10000m
33:26.08-Jul 4Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
Marathon
2:30:07-Mar 11Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya
Semi
1:12:54-Feb 11Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships

2017

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:33-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
10000m
33:39.05-Dec 9Yamaguchi Corporate Team Women's Distance Trials, Yamaguchi
10000m
33:12.71-Sep 22Osaka All Japan Corporate Ch., Osaka
5000m
16:36.80-Jul 13Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
10000m
32:45.92-Jul 9Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
5000m
16:16.31-May 14Gifu
5000m
16:02.29-May 6Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
15:57.45-Apr 23Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:27-Mar 13Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya

2015

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:30-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
10000m
32:28.91-Sep 25Gifu
10000m
32:03.95-Jul 16Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
10000m
32:13.57-Jun 26Niigata Japanese Championships, Nagoya
10000m
32:44.57-Jun 7Wuhan Asian Championships, Wuhan
Semi
1:11:37-May 23Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
10000m
33:45.87-May 9Gifu Chubu Corporate Team Championships, Gifu
10000m
32:25.08-Apr 26Kobe Hyogo Relays, Kobe
Semi
1:09:27-Feb 15Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:22.31-Dec 20Yokohama Nittai University Distance, Yokohama
5000m
15:32.41-Sep 27Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
5000m
15:42.20-Jul 2Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
10000m
32:53.48-Jun 25Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
5000m
15:40.35-Jun 8Fukushima Japanese Championships, Fukushima
5000m
15:36.38-May 10Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
Semi
1:14:12-Feb 16Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:14:31-Feb 2Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:47-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
10000m
32:48.84-Sep 20Kumagaya Japanese Corporate Ch., Kumagaya
5000m
16:05.26-Jun 26Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
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Honours

🥉

Wuhan Asian Championships

10,000 Metres

2015
🥉

Wuhan Asian Championships

10,000 Metres

2015
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michi Numata's Marathon personal best?

Michi Numata's Marathon personal best is 2:27:27, set on Mar 13, 2016 in Nagoya (JPN), #908 on the all-time list.

Which events does Michi Numata compete in?

Michi Numata competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Michi Numata perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 2:31:52, set on Jan 30, 2022 in Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Osaka Women's Marathon on Jan 30, 2022, 2:31:52.