Shoutaro Kobayashi

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Born
Aug 24, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Half Marathon

Shoutaro Kobayashi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 24, 2004. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:56.78 in the 800m, 3:53.06 in the 1500m, 8:48.21 in the 3000m, 14:39.80 in the 5000m and 1:05:49 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:39.43
2026 season best8:39.43Apr 29, 2026 · Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:05:49
Last competitionSummer Distance ChallengeJul 12, 2026 · 15:09.83
Summer Distance Challenge

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:39.43, Half Marathon 1:05:49, 2026 season best 8:39.43 (Apr 29, 2026, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN)) · Last competition: Summer Distance Challenge, Jul 12, 2026, 15:09.83 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIse 2022Japan 800 m all-time list1:56.78842 pts––
1500mYokohama 2024Japan 1500 m all-time list3:53.06939 pts––
3000mIse 2021Japan 3000 m all-time list8:48.21792 pts––
5000mYokohama 2021Japan 5000 m all-time list14:39.80872 pts––
SemiAgeo 2025Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:05:49964 pts––
3000mStHiroshima 2026Japan 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:39.431,081 pts–#441

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 8:39.43–Apr 29, 202660th Oda Mikio Memorial
20265000m 15:09.83–Jul 12, 2026Summer Distance Challenge
20253000mSt 8:52.46–Apr 5, 2025The 58th Tokyo Big6 Track Field League, Keio Univ. Hiyoshi Athletics Field, Yokohama - Open Event
2025Semi 1:05:49–Nov 16, 2025Ageo City Half Marathon
20241500m 3:53.06–Sep 28, 202411th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20243000mSt 9:01.42–Apr 6, 2024The 57th Tokyo Big 6, Keio Univ. Hiyoshi Athletics Field, Yokohama - Open Event
20233000mSt 9:01.52–May 13, 2023102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
2022800m 1:56.78–Jul 9, 2022Prefectural Stadium, Ise (JPN)
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Shoutaro Kobayashi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:39.43, set on Apr 29, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN).

Shoutaro Kobayashi competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 8:39.43, set on Apr 29, 2026 in Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima (JPN). Last competition: Summer Distance Challenge on Jul 12, 2026, 15:09.83.