With a mass start and road race format, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM is back for the first time since 2019, marking the return of the half marathon and marathon categories to cater for more runners. This year’s event is scheduled for December, 3-4.
Last year’s edition, the largest in-person running event held in Singapore since the COVID-19 pandemic began, saw 4,000 runners flagged off in waves of 50 – with three moving off every 10 seconds – to ensure safe distancing.
Only the 5km, 10km and the relay categories were held in-person last year to keep participant numbers low. With events in Singapore since reopening to full capacity, this year’s SCSM is expected to draw up to 50,000 participants over the two-day event from December, 3-4.
The organising team note that… ‘Prevailing Safe Management Measures (SMMs) will still be in place to safeguard the health and safety of all participants. Road closures should also be expected to provide runners an enjoyable experience running through the city once again, while ensuring that road traffic continues to run smoothly.’
“After SCSM2021, we’ve been constantly monitoring the status of the pandemic in Singapore while working closely with Sport Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Standard Chartered Bank, and all other stakeholders to determine the format for the 2022 edition,” said Jeff Edwards, Managing Director of Asia for The IRONMAN Group.
“With the restrictions easing, we are delighted to be able to organise an event that our runners have grown to love year after year. We have full confidence that this year’s event will mark the safe return of mass participation events as we come back bigger than 2021, with more in-person race categories and a mass start.”
With this year’s edition back to full-scale, participants will also be able to sign up for the Double Up Challenge. Here, limited slots are available and runners can take part in not one, but two races. They can choose to register for either the 5km or 10km category, combined with a Half Marathon 21.1km or Marathon 42.195km. Upon completion, they will receive their respective event finisher medals and an exclusive Double Up Challenge medal.
A new logo for the SCSM was unveiled to celebrate the return of a full-scale event. The logo is fronted by two of Singapore’s most famous icons: the Merlion and the Orchid. The new logo will be displayed in all key branding materials such as the race singlet, marketing collaterals and event signages.
Patrick Lee, Cluster CEO, Singapore and ASEAN Markets (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and representative offices) at Standard Chartered said “Standard Chartered is proud to have been the title sponsor of Singapore’s marquee running event for over 20 years.
“We have seen the event grow, improve and innovate over the years, and are very excited to bring back a full-scale city road race to our community here this year.
“The new Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon logo marks another milestone in Standard Chartered’s partnership with the Singapore Marathon. We look forward to continuing the development of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon as a key community and sporting lifestyle event in Singapore.”
The two-day event will kick off with the 5km and 10km on Saturday morning, while the marathon and half marathon categories will flag off on Sunday morning.
