Taisei Kobayashi

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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

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSasebo 2020Japan 1500 m all-time list4:01.30840 pts–
5000mFukagawa 2025Japan 5000 m all-time list14:03.91987 pts–
10000mKonosu 2022Japan 10 000 m all-time list28:43.711,066 pts–
SemiTachikawa 2023Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:03:381,045 pts–
5KilometreTokorozawa 202414:00–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 14:29.40–May 4, 202637th Golden Games in Nobeoka
2026Semi 1:04:14–Jan 25, 2026Osaka Half Marathon
20255000m 14:03.91–Jun 11, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in FUKAGAWA
202510000m 29:26.07–May 17, 202568th Kyushu Corporate Athletics Championships, Honjo Athletic Stadium, Kitakyushu
20245Kilometre 14:00–Sep 29, 2024The 5th Waseda University track and field meet
202410000m 29:26.94–May 9, 2024The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
2024Semi 1:03:38–Mar 10, 202427th All Japan University Men's Half Marathon Championship
202310000m 29:07.48–Nov 19, 2023Autumn Distance Challenge
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Taisei Kobayashi's 10 000 m personal best is 28:43.71, set on Oct 22, 2022 in Athletics Stadium, Konosu (JPN).

Taisei Kobayashi competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 14:29.40, set on May 4, 2026. Last competition: 37th Golden Games in Nobeoka on May 4, 2026, 14:29.40.