Yui Kurihara

Yui Kurihara

JapanJapanActive
Born
Aug 5, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Yui Kurihara is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on August 5, 1994. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:36.42 in the 1500m, 9:48.18 in the 3000m, 16:13.92 in the 5000m, 35:59.22 in the 10000m and 1:20:15 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 5000 m16:13.92
2026 season best16:28.56Sep 26, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m9:48.18
Last competitionYogibo Athletics Challenge CupSep 26, 2026 · 16:28.56

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 16:13.92, 3000 m 9:48.18, 2026 season best 16:28.56 (Sep 26, 2026) · Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup, Sep 26, 2026, 16:28.56 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mUtsunomiya 2020Japan 1500 m all-time list4:36.42931 pts–
3000mUtsunomiya 2020Japan 3000 m all-time list9:48.18950 pts–
5000mNiigata 2024Japan 5000 m all-time list16:13.921,025 pts–
10000mGifu 2019Japan 10 000 m all-time list35:59.22938 pts–
SemiNiigata 2021Japan Half Marathon all-time list1:20:15929 pts–
MarathonTokyo 2022Japan Marathon all-time list2:51:45924 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:28.56–Sep 26, 2026Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup
20255000m 16:14.73–Jul 12, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
20245000m 16:13.92–Sep 28, 2024Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2024, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
20235000m 16:28.04–Sep 30, 2023Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup 2023, Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata
20225000m 16:23.54–Dec 3, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022Marathon 2:51:45–Mar 6, 2022Tokyo Marathon
20215000m 16:16.47–Dec 4, 2021NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021Semi 1:20:15–Mar 21, 2021Niigata (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yui Kurihara's 5000 m personal best is 16:13.92, set on Sep 28, 2024 in Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (JPN).

Yui Kurihara competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 16:28.56, set on Sep 26, 2026. Last competition: Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup on Sep 26, 2026, 16:28.56.