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Singapore Half Marathon

Name: SCSM2024 Course Route | Half Marathon 21.1KM
Uploaded: 2024-10-18
Description: An annual half marathon road race held in Singapore.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

SGDec 5, 202621.1km

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Race date in 56 days: Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Singapore · 21.1km
Entry fee: SGD 168Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedTBD ~ Wed, September 30, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗

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D-day as of Oct 10, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

An annual half marathon road race held in Singapore.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#SingaporeHalfMarathon#Singapore#Overseas Marathon#December Marathon#Half marathon

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3

あさまるRan in 2024

“Having run it myself, I found it really enjoyable!”

The writer took part in the half marathon 21 km of the 2024 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. Starting from the very last G group, they recorded enjoying the scenery and atmosphere as they passed through the city center, across bridges, and through parks.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

実際に走ってみて、とても楽しく走ることができました！

Read the original on note

CharRan in 2023

“I’m SO glad I did, as I had a fantastic experience and am a proud owner of the Singapore Half Marathon Medal.”

The runner hesitated about taking part because of the 4:30 a.m. start, humidity, and transport, but walked to the start and completed the 2023 Singapore half marathon.

Read the original on Char's Footsteps

Jaymie PizarroRan in 2008 · Finish time 2:08:35

“I was practically smiling from inside as I couldn’t have been prouder of myself for finishing the race despite the circumstances.”

At the Singapore half marathon, the writer endured the crowded early stages and knee pain, finishing in 2 hours, 8 minutes, and 35 seconds.

Read the original on The Bull Runner

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

SCSM2024 Course Route | Half Marathon 21.1KM

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

General entry entry has closed

It ran –Sep 30, 2026.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Next edition entry · Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

General entry

First-come, first-served registration at singaporemarathon.com opens April 16, 2026, with early-bird and SC card discounts.

By invitation

The Elite and National Championship categories are separate procedures with direct contact with the organizers.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 21.1km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 04:30

Time limit3 hours 45 minutes

Event	Start	Time limit
Half21.0975km	04:30	3h 45m

START

F1 Pit Building

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

National Stadium, Singapore

Finish · Google Maps

Original course map · singaporemarathon.com

The adidas half marathon is one of the events forming Singapore's national marathon weekend.

The 2026 event takes place from 4 to 6 December, and the half marathon is held on Saturday, 5 December.

The start line is fixed at the F1 Pit Building, and the finish is fixed at the National Stadium, making it easier to plan travel before and after the race.

The 21.0975km urban course follows Singapore's winding roads.

The event is held in conditions where heat and humidity test endurance, so it is important to manage your early pace steadily rather than focusing only on time.

Spectators and a lively atmosphere are expected near the finish, and the time limit is 3 hours 45 minutes.

Participants must be at least 16 years old based on their year of birth.

AIMS Certified: Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Typical race-season temperature: around 26°C (79°F): Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

adidas half marathon Packet Pickup, 12/3·4 11:00~22:00
12/3 (Thursday) ~ 12/5 (Sat)

To be announced

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startPromenade MRT Station, nearest to the F1 Pit Building start
Transit cardTap your contactless Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or phone wallet (Apple/Google/Samsung Pay) straight at the MRT gantry or bus reader via SimplyGo — no card purchase needed, though a small daily fee applies to foreign-issued cards.
Getting to the finishNational Stadium (differs from start) - served by Stadium MRT Station

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Promenade MRT Station, nearest to the F1 Pit Building start

Map

Getting to the finish

National Stadium (differs from start) - served by Stadium MRT Station

Map

Road closures

Early extended subway operation and safety measures will be implemented (refer to the transportation page on the day of the competition)

Start shuttle

Paid shuttle buses run throughout race weekend for participants without direct MRT access; selected MRT lines run early from 2:30am on race morning with complimentary rides for participants

Transit card

EZ-Link card

MRT station ticketing machines (GTMs), or 7-Eleven and Cheers convenience stores Works directly at the gates

Alternative: Singapore Tourist Pass SGD 17 (1-day) to SGD 45 (3-day), includes a refundable card deposit — Only pays off if you're taking 8+ MRT/bus trips in a day; for a typical race trip, tapping a contactless bank card or buying an EZ-Link card is cheaper. Foreign-issued contactless bank cards incur a S$0.60 daily admin fee under SimplyGo.

Per-trip fares range roughly S$1.28-S$2.57 depending on distance. Use an EZ-Link or NETS FlashPay card, or simply tap a contactless Visa/Mastercard directly at MRT and bus gates - Singapore's transit system fully supports foreign contactless cards, so a local card is optional.

Single MRT fares are roughly S$1-2, and on race morning selected lines start service from 2:30am with free rides for runners.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The start is at 4:30 am on 5 December, so prioritise sleep the night before and early-morning travel.

The start is at the F1 Pit Building and the finish is at the National Stadium, so calculate the travel time to the start first when choosing accommodation.

Information also states that early train services will be expanded for travel at this time.

Heat and humidity in Singapore can affect endurance.

Prepare breathable clothing and set your pace conservatively for running in conditions hotter than usual.

You must complete 21.0975km within 3 hours 45 minutes, so do not start too fast.

Decide in advance when to take fluids and energy in the way that works for you.

Participants may not bring prohibited items such as bicycles or strollers into the start pens or the course.

Times are local to Singapore. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

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Singapore Half Marathon

About Singapore Half Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run