Rizuna Yaji

Rizuna Yaji

JapanJapanActive
Born
Dec 10, 2000 (25 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m steeplechase

Rizuna Yaji is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on December 10, 2000. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:35.17 in the 1500m, 9:39.98 in the 3000m, 16:28.41 in the 5000m, 34:44.56 in the 10000m and 10:44.57 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m16:28.41
2026 season best16:56.39Jun 28, 2026 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:44.57
Last competition24th Nittaidai Challenge GamesJun 28, 2026 · 16:56.39
24th Nittaidai Challenge Games

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:28.41, 3000 m steeplechase 10:44.57, 2026 season best 16:56.39 (Jun 28, 2026, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: 24th Nittaidai Challenge Games, Jun 28, 2026, 16:56.39 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTokyo 2026Japan 1500 m all-time list4:35.17940 pts––
3000mKumagaya 2025Japan 3000 m all-time list9:39.98976 pts––
5000mYokohama 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list16:28.41998 pts––
10000mTendo 2026Japan 10 000 m all-time list34:44.56999 pts–#552
3000mStKyoto 2022Japan 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:44.57991 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:35.17–May 30, 2026Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit
20263000m 9:52.93–May 16, 202668th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
20265000m 16:56.39–Jun 28, 202624th Nittaidai Challenge Games
202610000m 34:44.56–May 15, 202668th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
20253000m 9:39.98–May 24, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
20255000m 16:28.41–May 31, 202515th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20243000m 9:54.68–May 19, 202466th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships
2023CrossCount 30:46–Feb 26, 2023Japanese Cross Country Championships, Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Cross Country Course, Fukuoka - XC 10.0km
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rizuna Yaji's 5000 m personal best is 16:28.41, set on May 31, 2025 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).

Rizuna Yaji competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 16:56.39, set on Jun 28, 2026 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN). Last competition: 24th Nittaidai Challenge Games on Jun 28, 2026, 16:56.39.