Miika Takala

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
Jul 4, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Miika Takala is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on July 4, 1978. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:02.05 in the 1500m, 8:22.73 in the 3000m, 14:28.11 in the 5000m, 29:55.36 in the 10000m and 1:06:04 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:55.36
2025 season best35:45Oct 11, 2025
Personal best · Half Marathon1:06:04
Last competitionHarju CupJul 5, 2026 · DNF

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 29:55.36, Half Marathon 1:06:04, 2025 season best 35:45 (Oct 11, 2025) · Last competition: Harju Cup, Jul 5, 2026, DNF · 48 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mJämsä 20114:02.05831 pts–
3000mKeuruun 20088:22.73927 pts–
5000mTurku 200814:28.11909 pts–
10000mKøbenhavn 201229:55.36962 pts–
SemiThe Hague 20101:06:04955 pts–
MarathonBerlin 20082:23:19902 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025CrossCount 35:45–Oct 11, 2025Finnish Cross County Championships, Vöyri - XC 4.0km
20213000m 8:59.51–Jun 25, 2021Keuruun keskuskenttä, Keuruu (FIN)
20215000m 15:45.03–Jun 2, 2021Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä (FIN)
202110000m 31:40.99–Aug 4, 2021Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN)
2021Semi 1:11:07–Apr 17, 2021Pyhtää (FIN)
2021Marathon 2:31:05–Sep 18, 2021Finnish Marathon Championships
2020Semi 1:11:13–Oct 10, 2020Finnish Half Marathon Championships, Vantaa
20183000m 8:57.25–May 22, 2018Jyväskylä (FIN)
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FAQ

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Miika Takala's 10 000 m personal best is 29:55.36, set on May 19, 2012 in København (DEN).

Miika Takala competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 35:45, set on Oct 11, 2025. Last competition: Harju Cup on Jul 5, 2026, DNF.