Minamo Kanai

Minamo Kanai

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Born
Aug 2, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

Minamo Kanai is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 2, 2001. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:36.09 in the 1500m, 9:57.37 in the 3000m, 16:31.74 in the 5000m, 35:50.40 in the 10000m and 1:17:38 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road34:33
2026 season best35:34Feb 8, 2026 · Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:31.74
Last competition68th East Japan Corporate Athletics ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 4:37.46
68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 34:33, 5000 m 16:31.74, 2026 season best 35:34 (Feb 8, 2026, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN)) · Last competition: 68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, May 15, 2026, 4:37.46 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKumagaya 2025Japan 1500 m all-time list4:36.09933 pts––
3000mYokohama 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list9:57.37922 pts––
5000mYokohama 2021Japan 5000 m all-time list16:31.74992 pts––
10000mTokyo 2022Japan 10 000 m all-time list35:50.40945 pts––
SemiMatsue 2023Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:17:38979 pts––
5KilometreFukuoka 202617:06–#470

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:37.46–May 15, 202668th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
20265Kilometre 17:06–Mar 14, 2026Fukuoka Ohori Road Runnig
202610Kilometr 35:34–Feb 8, 202654th Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships
20251500m 4:36.09–May 23, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
20255000m 16:56.62–Dec 6, 2025EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
202510Kilometr 34:33–Feb 9, 202553rd Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
20243000m 10:02.33–Jul 13, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu, Athletics Stadium, Shibetsu
20245000m 17:14.43–Jul 17, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Minamo Kanai's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 34:33, set on Feb 9, 2025 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN).

Minamo Kanai competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 35:34, set on Feb 8, 2026 in Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (JPN). Last competition: 68th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships on May 15, 2026, 4:37.46.