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Norikazu Kato

Norikazu Kato

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Birth dateOct 19, 1984
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Norikazu Kato is a Japan long-distance runner, born on October 19, 1984. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 14:02.47 in the 5000m, 28:56.32 in the 10000m, 1:03:18 in the Semi, 2:12:48 in the Marathon and 1:00:52 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:12:48
Half Marathon
1:03:18
2019 season best
2:29:15
Mar 3, 2019 · Tokyo (JPN)
2019 season best
Last competition
Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Mar 3, 2019 · 2:29:15
Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Marathon 2:12:48, Half Marathon 1:03:18, 2019 season best 2:29:15 (Mar 3, 2019, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo, Mar 3, 2019, 2:29:15 · 41 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:29:15-Mar 3, 2019
↓
Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
2018
Semi
1:05:38-Apr 22, 2018
↑
Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu
2018
Marathon
2:12:48-Feb 4, 2018
↓
Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
2017
10000m
29:25.20-Sep 23, 2017
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2017
Marathon
2:14:41-Mar 5, 2017
↓
Otsu (JPN)
2016
5000m
14:15.65-Apr 24, 2016
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2016
10000m
29:37.54-Sep 24, 2016
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2016
Semi
1:04:36-May 15, 2016
↑
Gifu (JPN)
2016
Marathon
2:17:09-Mar 6, 2016
↓
Otsu (JPN)
2015
Marathon
2:13:34-Feb 8, 2015
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2014
10000m
29:28.50-Sep 27, 2014
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2014
Semi
1:03:18-Feb 16, 2014
↑
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2013
10000m
29:23.82-Sep 28, 2013
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2013
Semi
1:04:14-Feb 3, 2013
↑
Marugame (JPN)
2012
5000m
14:02.47-May 12, 2012
↓
Nobeoka (JPN)
2012
10000m
29:27.96-Jun 27, 2012
↑
Fukagawa (JPN)
2012
Semi
1:03:41-Mar 18, 2012
↑
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2010
5000m
14:06.21-Sep 25, 2010
↓
Niigata (JPN)
2009
5000m
14:03.99-Jul 15, 2009
↓
Kitami (JPN)
2008
10000m
28:56.32-Nov 23, 2008
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2007
10000m
29:51.78-May 20, 2007
↑
Kumagaya (JPN)
2006
10000m
29:06.29-Apr 23, 2006
↑
Tokorozawa (JPN)
2006
20Kilometr
1:01:09-Oct 21, 2006
↓
Tachikawa (JPN)
2005
10000m
29:56.77-May 28, 2005
↑
Yokohama (JPN)
2005
20Kilometr
1:01:14-Oct 22, 2005
↓
Tachikawa (JPN)
2005
Semi
1:03:47-Nov 20, 2005
↑
Ageo (JPN)
2004
20Kilometr
1:00:52-Oct 16, 2004
↓
Tachikawa (JPN)
2004
Semi
1:05:53-Nov 21, 2004
↑
Ageo (JPN)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:15-Mar 3Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:38-Apr 22Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu
Marathon
2:12:48-Feb 4Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:25.20-Sep 23Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
10000m
30:13.99-Jun 3Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Marathon
2:14:41-Mar 5Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:43.01-Nov 26Hachioji Long Distance Meet, Hachioji
10000m
29:37.54-Sep 24Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Semi
1:04:36-May 15Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu
5000m
14:15.65-Apr 24Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Marathon
2:17:09-Mar 6Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon, Otsu

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:34-Feb 8Nobeoka Marathon, Nobeoka

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:28.50-Sep 27Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
10000m
30:17.60-Jun 25Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
Semi
1:03:18-Feb 16Yamaguchi All-Corporate Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi
Semi
1:03:52-Feb 2Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:23.82-Sep 28Yokohama Nittai University Time Trials, Yokohama
Semi
1:04:14-Feb 3Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:27.96-Jun 27Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
5000m
14:02.47-May 12Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
Semi
1:03:41-Mar 18Yamaguchi Japan Industrial Teams Half Marathon Championships, Yamaguchi

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:06.21-Sep 25Niigata Corporate Ch., Niigata

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:10.54-Sep 26Okayama
5000m
14:03.99-Jul 15Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
5000m
14:11.14-May 17Tendo

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:56.32-Nov 23Yokohama

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:03.47-Nov 28Hachioji
10000m
30:21.45-Jun 17Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
10000m
29:51.78-May 20Kumagaya

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:01:09-Oct 2120 km, Tachikawa
10000m
29:06.29-Apr 23Tokorozawa
10000m
29:28.92-Apr 9Kazo

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:58.68-Dec 3Kumamoto
Semi
1:03:47-Nov 20Half Marathon, Ageo
20Kilometr
1:01:14-Oct 2220 km, Tachikawa
10000m
29:56.77-May 28Yokohama
Semi
1:04:57-Mar 13Half Marathon, Tachikawa

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:53-Nov 21Half Marathon, Ageo
20Kilometr
1:00:52-Oct 1620 km, Tachikawa

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Norikazu Kato's Marathon personal best?

Norikazu Kato's Marathon personal best is 2:12:48, set on Feb 4, 2018 in Oita (JPN).

Which events does Norikazu Kato compete in?

Norikazu Kato competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Norikazu Kato perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:29:15, set on Mar 3, 2019 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo on Mar 3, 2019, 2:29:15.