Taisei Kobayashi
- Born
- Jul 24, 2002 (24 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · Half Marathon
Taisei Kobayashi is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on July 24, 2002. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 4:01.30 in the 1500m, 14:03.91 in the 5000m, 28:43.71 in the 10000m, 1:03:38 in the Semi and 14:00 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.
Personal best · 10 000 m28:43.71
2026 season best14:29.40May 4, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:03:38
Last competition37th Golden Games in NobeokaMay 4, 2026 · 14:29.40
As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:43.71, Half Marathon 1:03:38, 2026 season best 14:29.40 (May 4, 2026) · Last competition: 37th Golden Games in Nobeoka, May 4, 2026, 14:29.40 · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreTokorozawa 202414:00–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 14:29.40 | – | May 4, 2026 | 37th Golden Games in Nobeoka |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:04:14 | – | Jan 25, 2026 | Osaka Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:03.91 | – | Jun 11, 2025 | HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in FUKAGAWA |
| 2025 | 10000m | 29:26.07 | – | May 17, 2025 | 68th Kyushu Corporate Athletics Championships, Honjo Athletic Stadium, Kitakyushu |
| 2024 | 5Kilometre | 14:00 | – | Sep 29, 2024 | The 5th Waseda University track and field meet |
| 2024 | 10000m | 29:26.94 | – | May 9, 2024 | The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:03:38 | – | Mar 10, 2024 | 27th All Japan University Men's Half Marathon Championship |
| 2023 | 10000m | 29:07.48 | – | Nov 19, 2023 | Autumn Distance Challenge |