Sota Taniguchi

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Born
Sep 1, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 5 Kilometres Road

Sota Taniguchi is a Japan long-distance runner, born on September 1, 2004. He competes primarily in the Semi and 5Kilometre.

His personal bests include 1:02:18 in the Semi and 13:46 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:18
2026 season best1:02:18Feb 1, 2026 · Marugame
2026 season best
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road13:46
Last competitionTokyo : Speed : RaceMay 4, 2026 · 13:55
Tokyo : Speed : Race

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:02:18, 5 Kilometres Road 13:46, 2026 season best 1:02:18 (Feb 1, 2026, Marugame (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo : Speed : Race, May 4, 2026, 13:55 · 22 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
SemiMarugame 2026Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:02:181,096 pts–#584
5KilometreTokorozawa 202513:46–#206

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 13:55–May 4, 2026Tokyo : Speed : Race
2026Semi 1:02:18–Feb 1, 202678th Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon
20255Kilometre 13:46–Sep 28, 2025The Road of Waseda
2024Semi 1:08:23–Mar 10, 202427th All Japan University Men's Half Marathon Championship
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sota Taniguchi's Half Marathon personal best is 1:02:18, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Marugame (JPN).

Sota Taniguchi competes in the Half Marathon and 5 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 1:02:18, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Marugame (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo : Speed : Race on May 4, 2026, 13:55.