Rio Wakai

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Born
Sep 3, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

Rio Wakai is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 3, 1999. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:33.44 in the 3000m, 16:02.64 in the 5000m, 33:13.77 in the 10000m, 1:15:02 in the Semi and 33:34 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:34
2026 season best15:56.76Jul 8, 2026 · Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m16:02.64
Last competitionHOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMIJul 11, 2026 · 16:12.52
HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 33:34, 5000 m 16:02.64, 2026 season best 15:56.76 (Jul 8, 2026, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN)) · Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI, Jul 11, 2026, 16:12.52 · 27 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mNara 2022Japan 3000 m all-time list9:33.44997 pts––
5000mYokohama 2021Japan 5000 m all-time list16:02.641,045 pts–#478
10000mKyoto 2026Japan 10 000 m all-time list33:13.771,075 pts–#211
SemiOsaka 2025Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:15:021,029 pts––
10KilometrOkayama 202333:34––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 15:56.76–Jul 8, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
202610000m 33:13.77–May 23, 202670th Kansai Inter-Corporate Track & Field Championships
20255000m 16:25.95–May 4, 202536th Golden Games in Nobeoka
2025Semi 1:15:02–Jan 26, 2025Osaka Half Marathon
20245000m 16:24.77–Dec 7, 2024Edion Distance Challenge 2024
20235000m 16:04.57–Jul 15, 2023Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose
202310Kilometr 33:34–Dec 17, 2023The 42nd SANYO Ladies Road Race
20223000m 9:33.44–Nov 6, 2022Konoike Athletics Stadium, Nara (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rio Wakai's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 33:34, set on Dec 17, 2023 in Okayama (JPN).

Rio Wakai competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 15:56.76, set on Jul 8, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN). Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI on Jul 11, 2026, 16:12.52.