Explore Exciting New Routes at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024

This year's marathon routes will take you from the city's heart to the waterfront, offering a scenic journey through Singapore’s best sights

Venue: The race start at F1 Pit Building
Date: 29 November to 1 December 2024
Admission: 

• $178 for Marathon
• $158 for Half Marathon
• $119 for 10km and $87 for 5km run
• $600 (per team) for Ekiden race
• $39 for Kids Dash

From 29 November to 1 December 2024, runners from around the world will be joining thousands of Singaporeans for the popular marathon that showcases the best view of the city.

Come register and stand a chance to win a trip for two by participating in the Run-cation promotion until 13 October 2024! Check out the details here.

SCSM 2024 Race Categories

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 will take place over 3 days, starting with the Kid Dash on Friday, 29 November, followed by the 5km and 10km runs on Saturday 30 November, and the Half Marathon and Marathon categories to be held on Sunday, 1 December, with the newly re-introduced Ekiden category teams running alongside the marathoners.

Run Through Popular Landmarks

Each race category offers its own distinct course where participants will traverse renowned landmarks such as the Esplanade, Merlion, Fullerton Hotel, National Stadium, Marina Bay Sands, and Gardens by the Bay, before crossing the finish line at the historic Anderson Bridge. 

The race festival venue will also be surrounded by popular landmarks across Singapore, including the Asian Civilisations Museum, Victoria Concert Hall, the Padang, National Gallery, and St. Andrew’s Cathedral.

Not to mention the enchanting race route through East Coast Park and the CBD, where you can enjoy the daylight scenery, making it different compared to 2023. Plus, for the first time since 2016, you'll have the chance to experience the beauty of Gardens by the Bay as part of the race.

Bring your family and kids to participate in this exciting marathon event!

SCSM 2024 Race Routes 

• The Kids Dash

The Kids Dash race will kick off at 7 pm on Friday, 29 November. The race will start and end at the F1 Pit Building. For the Kids Dash, there will be 4 categories as follows:

1. Pen A (0-3 years) = 7:00 pm
2. Pen B (4-6 years) = 7:30 pm
3. Pen C (7-9 years) = 8:00 pm
4. Pen D (10- 12 years) = 8:30 pm

The stated time is the race kick-off time and the distances are 600 meters for participants aged 0 to 6 years and 900 meters for those aged 7 to 12 years.

• 10km and 5km

In the 10km and 5km categories, participants will begin the races on Saturday, 30 November at 6:30 am and 8:30 am respectively. Both the 5km and 10km races kick off from the F1 Pit Building and will go to the finish line at Anderson Bridge.

If you’re planning to take the 5km route, be prepared to make another U-turn just before Merdeka Bridge. Continue towards Suntec City, passing by War Memorial Park and the Esplanade. Near the end of the Esplanade Bridge, 5km runners will split from the 10km path and make a right turn towards the Finish Line at Anderson Bridge. 

In contrast, the 10km runners take the Esplanade Bridge, head towards Marina Boulevard, and make a U-turn near One Marina Boulevard. After the U-turn, all runners will head back on Esplanade Drive and make a final left turn towards the Finish Line at Anderson Bridge. 

• Marathon, Ekiden and Half Marathon

The races for the 3 categories will begin in waves from 4:30 am on Sunday, 1 December.

The Half Marathon race starts at the F1 Pit Building. You’ll head towards Republic Avenue, passing Golden Mile Plaza and Nicoll Highway. Cross Merdeka Bridge to reach the National Stadium, circle it, and then return along Nicoll Highway.

Next, turn onto Middle Road, Rochor Road, and Temasek Boulevard, before heading back to the F1 Pit Building.

From there, turn left onto Ophir Road, ascend the East Coast Parkway (ECP), and exit at the Fort Road Junction. You’ll diverge into the Fort Road carpark and the East Coast Park connector, continuing past the Marina East Desalination Plant, Bay East Garden, Marina Barrage, and Gardens by the Bay, and finish at Anderson Bridge.

Like the other race categories, the marathon will start at the F1 Pit Building. You’ll head towards Republic Avenue, pass Golden Mile Plaza, and continue along Nicoll Highway. Cross Merdeka Bridge to reach the National Stadium, loop back via Nicoll Highway, navigate through Suntec City, Temasek Boulevard, and pass the Fountain of Wealth before returning to the F1 Pit Building.

Afterward, turn onto Ophir Road, ascend the East Coast Parkway, and head east. After a U-turn at Cyclist Park, traverse Marina East Drive, Gardens by the Bay, and Marina Boulevard, moving west past Vivo City via the West Coast Highway before finishing at Anderson Bridge

SCSM 2024 will see the re-introduction of the Ekiden race, which largely follows the same route except for the inclusion of multiple changeover zones where teams can swap runners.

The first changeover is at Raffles Boulevard, the second at Cyclist Park near East Coast Park service road, the third at Marina Gardens Drive, and the fourth next to the Former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. 

Fund Raising for Ekiden Race

To support the community, Standard Chartered will provide 100 complimentary Ekiden slots on a first come-first-served basis to corporate teams who commit to fundraise for Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, a global youth economic empowerment initiative, supporting young people in our communities to learn, earn and grow.

Corporate teams are required to create a Giving.sg campaign page with the company's name and set a fundraising goal for supporters to donate. The funds raised from Giving.sg will go towards Community Chest – the philanthropy and engagement arm of the National Council of Social Service – to support Futuremakers-themed programmes and projects.

For more details, please click here.

Marathon Registration

There will be six categories in the event and the registration prices vary depending on the category. Pricing for marathon registration is as follows:

• $178 for Marathon
• $158 for Half Marathon
• $119 for 10km and $87 for 5km run
• $600 (per team) for Ekiden race
• $39 for Kids Dash

Prices are inclusive of GST, but subject to a 9% platform fee. Standard Chartered cardholders will enjoy a 15% discount on registration fees and a chance to win a trip for two to Standard Chartered Marathon in Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Hong Kong or Taipei. T&Cs apply.

For more information and to register, click here.

Images credits to: www.singaporemarathon.com