Rika Shibata

JapanJapanActive
Born
Mar 23, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 Kilometres Road

Rika Shibata is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on March 23, 2003. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:39.79 in the 1500m, 9:54.88 in the 3000m, 16:08.12 in the 5000m and 35:51 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m16:08.12
2026 season best16:00.15Apr 25, 2026
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road35:51
Last competitionYogibo Athletics Challenge CupSep 26, 2026 · 16:07.57

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:08.12, 10 Kilometres Road 35:51, 2026 season best 16:00.15 (Apr 25, 2026) · Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup, Sep 26, 2026, 16:07.57 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKitakami 2020Japan 1500 m all-time list4:39.79907 pts––
3000mYokohama 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list9:54.88930 pts––
5000mOsaka 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list16:08.121,035 pts–#537
10KilometrOkayama 202235:51––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:00.15–Apr 25, 202621st Nittaidai Challenge Games
2026CrossCount 36:54–Feb 21, 202618th Asian Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km
20255000m 16:08.12–Dec 6, 2025EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka 2025
20245000m 16:21.66–Apr 29, 202458th Oda Mikio Memorial
20235000m 17:20.96–Sep 30, 2023Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2023, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
20225000m 16:55.16–Sep 17, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
202210Kilometr 35:51–Dec 18, 2022Okayama (JPN)
20211500m 4:46.47–Jun 5, 2021Hii Jino Athletics Stadium, Hanamaki (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rika Shibata's 5000 m personal best is 16:08.12, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN).

Rika Shibata competes in the 5000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 16:00.15, set on Apr 25, 2026. Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup on Sep 26, 2026, 16:07.57.