Yuka Watanabe

Yuka Watanabe

JapanJapanActive
Born
Jul 3, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 3000 m

Yuka Watanabe is a Japan middle-distance runner, born on July 3, 1998. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:51.66 in the 1500m, 9:58.06 in the 3000m, 17:38.76 in the 5000m and 35:21 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road35:21
2026 season best35:21Feb 15, 2026 · Ohme
Personal best · 3000 m9:58.06
Last competition1st UTokyo & wttk-DEN-EN Middle Distance Record ChallengeOct 25, 2026 · 5:07.77

As of Nov 15, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 35:21, 3000 m 9:58.06, 2026 season best 35:21 (Feb 15, 2026, Ohme (JPN)) · Last competition: 1st UTokyo & wttk-DEN-EN Middle Distance Record Challenge, Oct 25, 2026, 5:07.77 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTokyo 2024Japan 1500 m all-time list4:51.66826 pts–
3000mKumagaya 2025Japan 3000 m all-time list9:58.06920 pts–
5000mYokohama 2022Japan 5000 m all-time list17:38.76876 pts–
10KilometrOhme 202635:21–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 5:07.77–Oct 25, 20261st UTokyo & wttk-DEN-EN Middle Distance Record Challenge
20263000m 10:16.45–Apr 4, 2026Setagaya Track and Field Meet
202610Kilometr 35:21–Feb 15, 202658th The Ohme 30 & 10 km Road Race, Ohme
20253000m 9:58.06–May 24, 202567th East Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Kumagaya
20241500m 4:51.66–Oct 27, 202415th wttk & DEN-EN Club Middle Distance Record Challenge
20223000m 10:14.63–Jul 3, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
20225000m 17:38.76–Oct 1, 2022NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
20213000m 10:15.11–Nov 13, 2021NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yuka Watanabe's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 35:21, set on Feb 15, 2026 in Ohme (JPN).

Yuka Watanabe competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 35:21, set on Feb 15, 2026 in Ohme (JPN). Last competition: 1st UTokyo & wttk-DEN-EN Middle Distance Record Challenge on Oct 25, 2026, 5:07.77.