Sota Orita

Birth dateSep 18, 2005

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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.

Key facts

5000 m

13:28.78

5 Kilometres Road

13:53

2026 season best

13:50.65

Apr 4, 2026

2026 season best

Last competition

Asian U23 Athletics Championships

Jul 9, 2026 · 15:02.19

Asian U23 Athletics Championships

Age

21 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 5000 m 13:28.78, 5 Kilometres Road 13:53, 2026 season best 13:50.65 (Apr 4, 2026) · Last competition: Asian U23 Athletics Championships, Jul 9, 2026, 15:02.19 · 21 years old

Personal bests

5000m

13:28.78

3000mSt

9:35.82

5Kilometre

13:53

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	5000m	13:50.65	-	Apr 4, 2026	↑	17th Kizuna Record Challenge Games
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
2023	5000m	13:28.78	-	Sep 24, 2023	↑	The 4th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2022	5000m	14:44.84	-	Oct 2, 2022	↑	NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021	3000mSt	9:35.82	-	Aug 20, 2021	-	Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe (JPN)
2021	5000m	14:34.20	-	Dec 5, 2021	↑	NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:02.19	-	Jul 9	Asian U23 Athletics Championships
5000m	14:08.32	-	Jun 12	Japanese Championships
5000m	13:50.65	-	Apr 4	17th Kizuna Record Challenge Games
CrossCount	31:16	-	Mar 14	FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	27:43.92	-	Nov 22	-
5000m	13:33.61	-	Jul 12	HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
5000m	14:27.13	-	Jul 4	Japanese Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m	13:33.32	-	Jun 1	15th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m	13:57.12	-	May 11	The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
5000m	14:31.46	-	Apr 27	All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
5000m	14:31.46	-	Apr 25	All Japan University Track & Field Challenge, Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
5Kilometre	13:53	-	Apr 13	Adidas Tokyo City Run

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:15.00	-	Jun 28	Japanese Championships
5000m	14:15.00	-	Jun 27	Japanese Championships
5000m	14:04.95	-	May 10	The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m	14:04.95	-	May 9	The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m	14:08.71	-	Apr 25	21st Asian U20 Athletics Championships
5000m	14:08.71	-	Apr 24	21st Asian U20 Athletics Championships
CrossCount	24:25	-	Mar 30	45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:57.00	-	Oct 13	National Sports Festival
5000m	13:28.78	-	Sep 24	The 4th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m	13:55.69	-	Aug 5	Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo
5000m	13:58.38	-	Aug 4	Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo
5000m	13:58.38	-	Aug 2	Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo
5000m	13:55.69	-	Aug 2	Inter-High School Championships, Atsubetsu Park Stadium, Sapporo
5000m	13:54.30	-	Apr 29	57th Oda Mikio Memorial

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:44.84	-	Oct 2	299th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m	14:52.32	-	Apr 29	Mikio Oda Memorial Athletics Meet, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima
5000m	14:56.18	-	Apr 24	70th Hyogo Relay Carnival
5000m	15:02.12	-	Apr 17	Hyogo Spring Record Meeting, Sports Park Stadium, Kobe

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:34.20	-	Dec 5	293th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
3000mSt	9:35.82	-	Aug 20	73rd Hyogo Prefectural High School vs. School Championships, Universiade Commemorative Stadium, Kobe - HS 1st year

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sota Orita's 5000 m personal best?

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

Which events does Sota Orita compete in?

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

How did Sota Orita perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:50.65, set on Apr 4, 2026. Last competition: Asian U23 Athletics Championships on Jul 9, 2026, 15:02.19.

Sota Orita

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

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2024

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2021

Honours

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