
Nao Kurihara
- Born
- Oct 17, 2002 (24 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 10 000 m
Nao Kurihara is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on October 17, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:49.07 in the 800m, 3:39.96 in the 1500m, 8:00.02 in the 3000m, 13:51.23 in the 5000m and 28:44.71 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 1500 m3:39.96
2026 season best3:40.08Apr 25, 2026 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Personal best · 10 000 m28:44.71
Last competitionSetagaya Track and Field MeetOct 3, 2026 · 28:35.48
As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.96, 10 000 m 28:44.71, 2026 season best 3:40.08 (Apr 25, 2026, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: Setagaya Track and Field Meet, Oct 3, 2026, 28:35.48 · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5KilometreTokyo 202513:49–#206
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:40.08 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | 21st Nittaidai Challenge Games |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:00.02 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | Setagaya Track and Field Meet |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:43.98 | – | Jul 8, 2026 | HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 13:55 | – | Sep 27, 2026 | ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge |
| 2026 | 10000m | 28:35.48 | – | Oct 3, 2026 | Setagaya Track and Field Meet |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:52.64 | – | May 31, 2025 | 15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:48.41 | – | May 31, 2025 | 15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:49 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Adidas Tokyo City Run |