Sota Orita

JapanJapanActive
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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mYokohama 2023Japan 5000 m all-time list13:28.781,107 pts–#721
5KilometreTokyo 202513:53–#670

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 13:50.65–Apr 4, 202617th Kizuna Record Challenge Games
20265Kilometre 14:36–Sep 27, 2026ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge
2026CrossCount 31:16–Mar 14, 2026FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km
20255000m 13:33.32–Jun 1, 202515th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20255Kilometre 13:53–Apr 13, 2025Adidas Tokyo City Run
202510000m 27:43.92–Nov 22, 2025–
20245000m 14:04.95–May 10, 2024The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
2024CrossCount 24:25–Mar 30, 202445th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sota Orita's 5000 m personal best is 13:28.78, set on Sep 24, 2023 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN).

Sota Orita competes in the 5000 m and 5 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 13:50.65, set on Apr 4, 2026. Last competition: ADIZERO 5K Tokyo Challenge on Sep 27, 2026, 14:36.