Shota Kai
- Born
- May 10, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · 10 000 m
Shota Kai is a Japan long-distance runner, born on May 10, 1991. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:47.82 in the 5000m, 28:29.62 in the 10000m, 1:02:46 in the Semi, 2:12:22 in the Marathon and 47:32 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · Marathon2:12:22
2025 season best2:18:47Feb 9, 2025 · City Hall, Nobeoka
Personal best · 10 000 m28:29.62
Last competition63rd Nobeoka Nishinippon MarathonFeb 9, 2025 · 2:18:47
As of Nov 12, 2026: Marathon 2:12:22, 10 000 m 28:29.62, 2025 season best 2:18:47 (Feb 9, 2025, City Hall, Nobeoka (JPN)) · Last competition: 63rd Nobeoka Nishinippon Marathon, Feb 9, 2025, 2:18:47 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
10MilesRoaKosa 202247:32–
20KilometrTachikawa 20121:00:37–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:18:47 | – | Feb 9, 2025 | 63rd Nobeoka Nishinippon Marathon |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:54.05 | – | Apr 21, 2024 | 2024 Nishinihon - Hakata Record meeting |
| 2024 | 10MilesRoa | 49:49 | – | Dec 1, 2024 | Kumamoto Kosa 10 mile Road Race |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:04:21 | – | Feb 4, 2024 | 76th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:22:37 | – | Feb 25, 2024 | Osaka Marathon |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:27.76 | – | Jul 5, 2023 | Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:58.11 | – | May 4, 2022 | 33rd Golden Games |
| 2022 | 10000m | 28:57.37 | – | Apr 23, 2022 | 70th Hyogo Relay Carnival |