Sota Orita
- Born
- Sep 18, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 5 Kilometres Road
Sota Orita is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 18, 2005. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 3000mSt and 5Kilometre.
His personal bests include 13:28.78 in the 5000m, 9:35.82 in the 3000mSt and 13:53 in the 5Kilometre. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 5000 m13:28.78
2026 season best13:50.65Apr 4, 2026
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road13:53
Last competitionADIZERO 5K Tokyo ChallengeSep 27, 2026 · 14:36
As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:28.78, 5 Kilometres Road 13:53, 2026 season best 13:50.65 (Apr 4, 2026) · Last competition: ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge, Sep 27, 2026, 14:36 · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5KilometreTokyo 202513:53–#670
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:50.65 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | 17th Kizuna Record Challenge Games |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 14:36 | – | Sep 27, 2026 | ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 31:16 | – | Mar 14, 2026 | FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:33.32 | – | Jun 1, 2025 | 15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:53 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | Adidas Tokyo City Run |
| 2025 | 10000m | 27:43.92 | – | Nov 22, 2025 | – |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:04.95 | – | May 10, 2024 | The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 24:25 | – | Mar 30, 2024 | 45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd |