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Yuko Watanabe

Yuko Watanabe

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Birth dateNov 3, 1987
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Yuko Watanabe is a Japan long-distance runner, born on November 3, 1987. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:07.12 in the 5000m, 32:27.89 in the 10000m, 1:10:06 in the Semi, 2:25:56 in the Marathon and 33:04 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Japan.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:56
#621 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:06
#860 all-time
2018 season best
2:43:38
Aug 26, 2018 · Sapporo (JPN)
2018 season best
Last competition
Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon
Aug 26, 2018 · 2:43:38
Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:25:56 (#621 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:06 (#860 all-time), 2018 season best 2:43:38 (Aug 26, 2018, Sapporo (JPN)) · Last competition: Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon, Aug 26, 2018, 2:43:38 · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
5000m
17:04.00-Jul 7, 2018
↓
Kitami (JPN)
2018
10000m
34:08.67-Jul 4, 2018
↑
Abashiri (JPN)
2018
Semi
1:13:52-May 13, 2018
↑
Sendai (JPN)
2018
30Kilometr
1:47:17-Feb 18, 2018-Kumamoto (JPN)
2018
Marathon
2:43:38-Aug 26, 2018
↓
Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon
2017
5000m
16:31.62-Sep 23, 2017
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2017
10Kilometr
34:15-Dec 23, 2017
↑
Okayama (JPN)
2017
Marathon
2:42:16-Mar 12, 2017
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2016
Semi
1:15:13-Jul 3, 2016
↑
Gold Coast Oceania Half Marathon Championships
2016
Marathon
2:37:55-Mar 13, 2016
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2015
5000m
16:12.90-Oct 4, 2015
↓
Itami (JPN)
2015
10Kilometr
35:15-Jun 13, 2015
↑
New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
2015
Semi
1:13:08-Dec 23, 2015
↑
Okayama (JPN)
2015
Marathon
2:28:36-Jan 25, 2015
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2014
5000m
16:24.41-Oct 5, 2014
↓
Itami (JPN)
2014
10000m
33:56.98-Oct 10, 2014
↑
Yamaguchi (JPN)
2014
Semi
1:16:47-Sep 14, 2014
↑
Santa Fe, NM (USA)
2014
Marathon
2:34:01-Jan 26, 2014
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2013
10000m
32:38.62-Jun 29, 2013
↑
Fukagawa (JPN)
2013
10Kilometr
33:04-Aug 3, 2013
↑
Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2013
Semi
1:11:40-Jun 2, 2013
↑
San Diego, CA (USA)
2013
Marathon
2:25:56-Jan 27, 2013
↓
Osaka (JPN)
2012
10000m
32:52.91-Jun 27, 2012
↑
Fukagawa (JPN)
2012
10Kilometr
36:01-May 28, 2012
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2012
Semi
1:10:06-Dec 23, 2012
↑
Okayama (JPN)
2012
Marathon
2:29:20-Mar 11, 2012
↓
Nagoya (JPN)
2011
5000m
16:07.12-Apr 29, 2011
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2011
10000m
32:27.89-Jun 25, 2011
↑
Fukagawa (JPN)
2011
10Kilometr
35:20-May 30, 2011
↑
Boulder, CO (USA)
2011
Semi
1:11:40-Dec 23, 2011
↑
Okayama (JPN)
2010
5000m
16:24.74-Jul 14, 2010
↓
Kitami (JPN)
2010
10000m
34:14.95-Jul 17, 2010
↑
Abashiri (JPN)
2010
Semi
1:14:54-Sep 5, 2010
↑
Pila (POL)
2009
10000m
34:17.02-May 16, 2009
↑
Miyoshi (JPN)
2009
Semi
1:17:50-Jan 6, 2009
↑
Miyazaki (JPN)
2008
5000m
16:29.99-Apr 29, 2008
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
2008
Semi
1:14:28-Mar 16, 2008
↑
Yamaguchi (JPN)

2018

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:38-Aug 26Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon
5000m
17:04.00-Jul 7Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
10000m
34:08.67-Jul 4Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
Semi
1:13:52-May 13Sendai Half Marathon, Sendai
Semi
1:14:51-Apr 22Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu
30Kilometr
1:47:17-Feb 18Kumamoto Kumanichi Road Race, Kumamoto
Semi
1:16:43-Feb 4Marugame Half Marathon, Marugame

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:15-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo 10 km, Okayama
5000m
16:31.62-Sep 23Yokohama Nittai University Distance Meet, Yokohama
5000m
16:52.82-Jul 13Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
Marathon
2:42:16-Mar 12Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya
Marathon
3:07:13-Feb 26Tokyo Marathon

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:13-Jul 3Gold Coast Oceania Half Marathon Championships
Marathon
2:37:55-Mar 13Nagoya Women's Marathon, Nagoya
Marathon
2:37:55-Jan 31Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:08-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
Semi
1:16:01-Nov 1Singapore Great Eastern Women's Run, Singapore
5000m
16:12.90-Oct 4Itami
Semi
1:20:13-Sep 6Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
5000m
16:30.98-Jul 5Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
10Kilometr
35:15-Jun 13New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
Marathon
2:28:36-Jan 25Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:56.98-Oct 10Yamaguchi
5000m
16:24.41-Oct 5Itami Japan Time Trials, Itami
Semi
1:16:47-Sep 14Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder Half Marathon, Santa Fe, NM
10000m
34:11.76-Jul 6Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
Semi
1:18:49-Jun 1San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA
10000m
34:17.53-May 17Hiroshima Chugoku Jitsugyodan Ch., Hiroshima
Semi
1:19:17-Mar 16Matsue Women's Half Marathon, Matsue
Marathon
2:34:01-Jan 26Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2013

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:58-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
Semi
1:17:22-Sep 15Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder Half Marathon, Santa Fe, NM
Marathon
2:29:13-Aug 25Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon, Sapporo
10Kilometr
33:04-Aug 3Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon, Cape Elizabeth, ME
10000m
32:46.03-Jul 6Kitami Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kitami
10000m
32:38.62-Jun 29Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
Semi
1:11:40-Jun 2San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA
Marathon
2:25:56-Jan 27Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2012

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:06-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
Semi
1:19:06-Sep 2Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
Semi
1:16:14-Jul 22Shibetsu Half Marathon, Shibetsu
10000m
32:52.91-Jun 27Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
10000m
33:42.47-Jun 8Japanese Championships, Osaka
10Kilometr
36:01-May 28Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Marathon
2:29:20-Mar 11Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:40-Dec 23Okayama Sanyo Half Marathon, Okayama
Semi
1:14:06-Sep 4Glasgow Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
5000m
16:08.04-Jun 29Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
10000m
32:27.89-Jun 25Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
10Kilometr
35:20-May 30Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yuko Watanabe's Marathon personal best?

Yuko Watanabe's Marathon personal best is 2:25:56, set on Jan 27, 2013 in Osaka (JPN), #621 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yuko Watanabe compete in?

Yuko Watanabe competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Yuko Watanabe perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 2:43:38, set on Aug 26, 2018 in Sapporo (JPN). Last competition: Sapporo Hokkaido Marathon on Aug 26, 2018, 2:43:38.