Singapore Marathon

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December 6, 2026

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The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is Southeast Asia's premier marathon and one of the largest road races in the region, drawing over 50,000 participants. The flat, fast course loops through the glittering Marina Bay district at dawn, passing the Merlion, the futuristic Gardens by the Bay, the Marina Bay Sands, and the colonial-era Padang cricket ground. Run in tropical heat and humidity — typically above 25C with 80%+ humidity — it is one of the most physically demanding Gold Label marathons on the calendar, demanding exceptional pacing and heat management.

WA Gold Label

Est.

2002

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

40m

Elev. Loss

40m

Field Size

~50,000

When

December

Time Limit

7h

THE COURSE

Gain

+40m

Loss

-40m

MI 0

KM 0

Marina Bay Start

The race begins in the predawn darkness along the Esplanade Bridge, with the lit-up Singapore skyline reflecting off Marina Bay. The iconic Merlion statue stands guard as thousands of runners stream across the bridge.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 0

KM 0

Marina Bay Start

The race begins in the predawn darkness along the Esplanade Bridge, with the lit-up Singapore skyline reflecting off Marina Bay. The iconic Merlion statue stands guard as thousands of runners stream across the bridge.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 5

KM 8

Gardens by the Bay

Runners pass the futuristic Supertree Grove of Gardens by the Bay, the towering vertical gardens illuminated in the early morning. The Marina Bay Sands hotel looms overhead — a surreal, only-in-Singapore backdrop.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 5

KM 8

Gardens by the Bay

Runners pass the futuristic Supertree Grove of Gardens by the Bay, the towering vertical gardens illuminated in the early morning. The Marina Bay Sands hotel looms overhead — a surreal, only-in-Singapore backdrop.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 12.4

KM 20

East Coast Park

The course runs along the scenic East Coast Park, a long stretch of seaside greenery where the sea breeze provides brief respite from the tropical humidity. The flat, shaded path is a runner's relief.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 12.4

KM 20

East Coast Park

The course runs along the scenic East Coast Park, a long stretch of seaside greenery where the sea breeze provides brief respite from the tropical humidity. The flat, shaded path is a runner's relief.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 18.6

KM 30

Orchard Road

The route takes runners through the famous Orchard Road shopping belt and past the colonial-era Padang cricket ground and City Hall. The contrast of modern malls and heritage buildings defines Singapore's identity.

ELEV: 8ft

MI 18.6

KM 30

Orchard Road

The route takes runners through the famous Orchard Road shopping belt and past the colonial-era Padang cricket ground and City Hall. The contrast of modern malls and heritage buildings defines Singapore's identity.

ELEV: 8ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Marina Bay Finish

The final stretch returns to the spectacular Marina Bay waterfront, with the finish line at The Float surrounded by Singapore's dazzling skyline. Crossing the line as the tropical sun rises is a uniquely atmospheric finish.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Marina Bay Finish

The final stretch returns to the spectacular Marina Bay waterfront, with the finish line at The Float surrounded by Singapore's dazzling skyline. Crossing the line as the tropical sun rises is a uniquely atmospheric finish.

ELEV: 5ft