Shota Saito

Shota Saito

JapanJapanActive
Born
Jan 17, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Shota Saito is a Japan long-distance runner, born on January 17, 1993. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:54.23 in the 5000m, 28:54.77 in the 10000m, 1:02:44 in the Semi, 2:10:50 in the Marathon and 29:59 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Marathon2:10:50
2026 season best2:17:54Feb 22, 2026 · Osaka
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:44
Last competitionHOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMIJul 11, 2026 · 14:12.98
HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI

As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:10:50, Half Marathon 1:02:44, 2026 season best 2:17:54 (Feb 22, 2026, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI, Jul 11, 2026, 14:12.98 · 33 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mMiyoshi 2020Japan 5000 m all-time list13:54.231,019 pts––
10000mMiyoshi 2022Japan 10 000 m all-time list28:54.771,049 pts––
SemiOsaka 2026Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:02:441,079 pts–#756
MarathonOita 2020Japan Marathon all-time list2:10:501,115 pts––
10KilometrYamaguchi 202129:59––
20KilometrTachikawa 20131:00:11––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:12.98–Jul 11, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI
2026Semi 1:02:44–Jan 25, 2026Osaka Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:17:54–Feb 22, 2026Osaka Marathon
20255000m 14:07.48–Jul 16, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in KITAMI, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
2025Semi 1:04:45–Oct 19, 2025Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon
20245000m 14:07.70–Jul 10, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
2024Marathon 2:12:39–Feb 4, 202472nd Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
20235000m 14:04.67–Jul 12, 2023Hokuren Distance Challenge - Kitami
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Shota Saito's Marathon personal best is 2:10:50, set on Feb 2, 2020 in Oita (JPN).

Shota Saito competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:17:54, set on Feb 22, 2026 in Osaka (JPN). Last competition: HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI on Jul 11, 2026, 14:12.98.