Kana Kobayashi (runner)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 小林 香菜 |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Born | April 4, 2001 |
| Alma mater | Waseda University[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 10,000 metres |
Kana Kobayashi (小林 香菜 (Kobayashi Kana, born 4 April 2001)) is a Japanese long-distance runner who competes primarily in the marathon. As of October 2025, all of her races have taken place in Japan.
Career
Kobayashi attended Waseda University where she was a member of the running club, graduating from the Faculty of Law.
In 2024, Kobayashi won the Hofu Yomiuri Marathon with a time of 2:24:59, setting a new course record. She came second at the Osaka Women's Marathon in 2025 in a time of 2:21:19.[2]
Her career highlight came in September 2025 at the women's marathon at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. She placed seventh in the event, running a time of 2:28:50.[3]
Personal bests
Outdoor
| Event | Result (h:m:s) | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 2:21:19 | 26 January 2025 | Osaka, Japan |
| Half Marathon | 1:09:09 | 27 April 2025 | Japan |
| 10,000 metres | 32:22.98 | 21 September 2024 | Japan |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hofu Yomiuri Marathon | Hōfu, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:24:59 |
| 2025 | Osaka International Women's Marathon | Osaka, Japan | 2nd | Marathon | 2:21:19 |
| 2025 | 2025 World Athletics Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 7th | Marathon | 2:28:50 |
References
- ^ "学生歴代3位！ マラソンサークル出身、異色の早大生ランナー 実業団目指した4年間" [Three students in a row! A unique early college runner from a marathon circle] (in Japanese). Waseda University. 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Ethiopia's Workenesh Wins Osaka Marathon". Ethiopian Monitor. 26 January 2025.
- ^ Gretschel, Johanna (13 September 2025). "Peres Jepchirchir Kicks to Thrilling Win in World Championship Women's Marathon". Runner's World.
External links
- Kana Kobayashi at World Athletics
- Kana Kobayashi at the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (in Japanese)