Riku Hirota

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Born
Jan 5, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 5 Kilometres Road

Riku Hirota is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on January 5, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.35 in the 1500m, 8:26.06 in the 3000m, 14:17.82 in the 5000m, 29:34.51 in the 10000m and 1:01:48 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:48
2026 season best13:53Sep 27, 2026
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road13:51
Last competitionThe Road of WASEDA/4th Waseda University track and field meetSep 27, 2026 · 13:53

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:48, 5 Kilometres Road 13:51, 2026 season best 13:53 (Sep 27, 2026) · Last competition: The Road of WASEDA/4th Waseda University track and field meet, Sep 27, 2026, 13:53 · 21 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMuroran 2021Japan 1500 m all-time list3:57.35886 pts––
3000mChitose 2022Japan 3000 m all-time list8:26.06909 pts––
5000mHiratsuka 2022Japan 5000 m all-time list14:17.82942 pts––
10000mTokyo 2023Japan 10 000 m all-time list29:34.51991 pts––
SemiMarugame 2025Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:01:481,115 pts––
5KilometreTokyo 202513:51–#188

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 13:53–Sep 27, 2026The Road of WASEDA/4th Waseda University track and field meet
20255Kilometre 13:59–Sep 28, 2025The Road of Waseda
202510000m 30:07.61–May 8, 2025The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
2025Semi 1:01:48–Feb 2, 202577th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon, Marugame
20245Kilometre 13:57–Sep 29, 2024The 5th Waseda University track and field meet
2024Semi 1:03:17–Mar 10, 202427th All Japan University Men's Half Marathon Championship
202430Kilometr 1:37:22–Feb 18, 202456th The Ohme 30&10km Road Race
202310000m 29:34.51–Nov 19, 2023Autumn Distance Challenge
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riku Hirota's Half Marathon personal best is 1:01:48, set on Feb 2, 2025 in Marugame (JPN).

Riku Hirota competes in the Half Marathon and 5 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 13:53, set on Sep 27, 2026. Last competition: The Road of WASEDA/4th Waseda University track and field meet on Sep 27, 2026, 13:53.