Singapore Marathon launches new two-day format

April 16, 2025

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ 2025 has launched a new two-day format, with Marathon and Half Marathon to be run on separate days.

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, the only World Athletics Gold Label Race in Southeast Asia, is due to return on 6th-7th December 2025 with the two-day format set to upgrade the overall race experience for participants and spectators alike. For the first time in the event’s history, the Half Marathon and Marathon will be held on separate days, creating a smoother, more enjoyable race-day experience and ensuring an unforgettable race weekend for all runners.

SCSM 2024 was a record-breaking event, attracting over 55,000 runners from Singapore and around the globe. The new two-day format, introduced for the 2025 edition, will allow more runners than ever before to be a part of this celebrated event.

Refreshed race schedule for SCSM 2025
With the Half Marathon and Marathon runs taking place on separate days, the race schedule will be as follows:

Saturday 6th December: Half Marathon, 5km, and Kids Dash.
Sunday 7th December: Marathon, Ekiden, and 10km.

Participation in the Marathon and Half Marathon categories grew significantly by 31% and nearly 46%, respectively, over the past three editions of SCSM. This upward momentum highlights the increasing passion for long-distance running in Singapore and has informed the decision to hold the two categories on separate days. With this new format, runners in both categories will enjoy their own dedicated course and race-day atmosphere.

The change in format also benefits runners in the 5km category, who will begin their race day two hours earlier than in previous years, with their race now flagging off at a cooler time of 6.30 am. The two-day format will also be more inclusive, with the Kids Dash moved from its previous Friday evening slot to Saturday morning, bringing young runners and their families into the heart of the event, making it an even more exciting experience for them.

Jeff Edwards, Managing Director of Asia for The IRONMAN Group, organisers of SCSM noted “SCSM has a long history of bringing together a global community of runners, and the 2024 edition saw more than 55,000 participants join us over the race weekend. This incredible turnout is a testament to the growing recognition and continued legacy of the event, which continues to attract more runners in every edition.

“As organisers, we aim to evolve alongside this growth, ensuring we continually look for ways to improve the overall race experience and create an environment where runners can perform at their best – conditions that SCSM is best known for. These adjustments, which have been thoughtfully planned, are aimed at creating a smooth flow throughout to ensure the best possible race experience for our runners, and allow for more runners than ever before to be a part of this event.

“This year also marks the 10th anniversary of The IRONMAN Group organising the race. During that time, we’ve proudly seen the event grow in size and scale, with it now being recognised as the premier running event in the region. There has been a lot of innovation over those 10 years, including the event being run at night in 2019 and the creation of the SCSM Virtual Club during the pandemic, but the adjustments made for 2025 are the most significant and provide the opportunity for the event to continue to grow into the future.”

Roy Teo, Chief of Industry Development at Sport Singapore added “SCSM has established itself as a cornerstone event in Singapore's sporting calendar, drawing increasing participation year after year.

"In 2024, we saw remarkable growth amongst participants from SportSG programmes, including ActiveSG Athletics Club and SportCares, with numbers rising by more than 50% compared to 2023. The 2025 edition brings an exciting new format, with the Half Marathon, 5km and Kids Dash all scheduled for Saturday – making it easier for families to participate together. As Singapore celebrates SG60, we invite everyone – from first-time runners to experienced marathoners, children to grandparents – to be part of this special milestone in our nation's largest running event!"

This year's marathon is also set to delight participants with a scenic route that showcases Singapore’s stunning landmarks to add to the run experience. Details on the full route, finish line, and road closures will be provided closer to the event.

Lilian Chee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board shared “Sports events bring people and passion together, and continue to be an integral part of our strategy to bring in quality events that appeal to both visitors and locals. SCSM gathers athletes from around the world, showcasing Singapore as a premier sporting capital. The growing number of international participants choosing to run the marathon here reflects the appeal of the Singapore experience. Beyond the race, we invite sports enthusiasts to immerse themselves in Singapore’s vibrant lifestyle offerings.”

Leveraging sports to unite the community
In a move to give back to the community and similar to last year, Standard Chartered will offer 200 complementary race slots to volunteers and running enthusiasts from community organisations including Special Olympics Singapore. Parents who sign their children up for the Kids Dash can gift-a-slot to children from the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s ComLink+ programme that supports lower-income families. Standard Chartered employees who sign up for the marathon will also be able to make donations to Futuremakers, the Bank’s global youth economic empowerment initiative.

Patrick Lee, Chief Executive, Singapore and ASEAN, Standard Chartered enthused “we are delighted to once again be the title sponsor of the nation’s marquee running event as Singapore celebrates SG60. SCSM has grown from strength to strength over the years and continues to attract participants from all walks of life, including seasoned athletes and those who wish to experience a shared sense of achievement through the Ekiden race.

“Sport has the power to unite people from different parts of our community, and this year, we are deepening our efforts to ensure SCSM 2025 is even more inclusive, not just for runners, but for the wider community as well. Through initiatives such as the distribution of complimentary race slots to families in need and organisations that champion under-represented groups, we look forward to working closely with stakeholders across the public and private sectors to make this year’s race bigger, better, and more impactful for all.”

Leading up to SCSM 2025, Standard Chartered cardholders can look forward to the return of the popular Run-cation Promotion. From 16th April to 30th September 2025, participants who register for SCSM 2025 using a Singapore-issued Standard Chartered Credit or Debit Card will stand a chance to win incredible prizes. Runners can increase their chances of winning with each unique race category they sign up for.

The grand prize is an unforgettable ‘Run-cation’ to the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in early 2026, which includes a pair of marathon entries, round-trip business class flights, and three nights' hotel stay. The winners will be announced on 15th October 2025, via a Facebook and Instagram live session on the official Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon pages.

Marathon registration
SCSM 2025's two-day event will kick off with the Half Marathon, 5km and Kids Dash on Saturday 6th December, followed by the Ekiden, Marathon and 10km runs on Sunday 7th December.

Public registration opens on Wednesday, 16th April 2025. Tier 1 pricing for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Ekiden race and Kids Dash are $137, $115, $93, $71, $545 (per team) and $44 respectively. Prices are inclusive of processing fee and GST. Standard Chartered cardholders will enjoy a 15% discount off registration fees.

To register and for more information

Image. Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 10km startline

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