Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore
Organised by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC), the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) is the marquee running event of our sporting calendar. Every first Sunday of December, thousands of participants from all walks of life run past some of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks such as Esplanade Theatres by the Bay and the Singapore Flyer. Full Marathon runners also get to soak up the festive atmosphere as they run under the twinkling lights of Orchard Road.
In 2011, SCMS was awarded the Gold Label status by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), placing it among the company of the world’s elite races such as the Boston Marathon, and the London Marathon. As the highlight of Singapore’s running calendar, the Marathon helped grow the running culture in Singapore, beginning with just 6,000 runners in 2002, the race reached a peak of 65,000 runners in 2011.
This year’s theme – “Run for a Reason” encourages all runners to submit their individual reasons for taking part in the Marathon. Supporters can also send in words of support for their friends and family taking part to spur them on.
SCMS 2012 will feature three different start points and routes for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km. The Kids Dash also offers aspiring little runners the chance to experience the Marathon, while the Ekiden promises to foster both teamwork and strategic planning among a team of six runners completing the Full Marathon in a relay format.
Singapore Sports Council
The Singapore Sports Council aims to transform the nation through sport, by inspiring people and uniting communities. As the national sports agency, we work with a vast network of public-private-and people sector partners to create access, opportunities and capabilities for individuals to live better through sports. As detailed in the Vision 2030 Live Better Through Sport recommendations, our mandate goes beyond driving participation and winning medals. At SSC, we use sport to create resilient, tenacious people, an appreciation for teamwork, a commitment to purpose, strong united communities and national pride.
To find out more, visit our websites www.ssc.gov.sg, www.Vision2030.sg and www.SingaporeSports.sg
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