Dates: 3–6 Dec 2026 · Race Expo from 5am to 11.30pm (hours vary by day)
Singapore’s national marathon weekend has a new name for 2026: the BYD Singapore International Marathon. The races run from 4 to 6 December, starting at the F1 Pit Building and finishing at the National Stadium. The marathon and half marathon are sold out, but the Friday-night 10km and 5km and the Kids Dash take entries until 31 October.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Marina Bay to Kallang
Best for
Runners of every level, families with kids, supporters
Budget
10km S$130 local / S$150 international; 5km S$98 / S$118; Race Expo free
Time to allow
Race morning or evening, plus an expo visit
Nearest MRT
Stadium (CC6) for the expo and finish
Good to know
Registration for the 10km, 5km and Kids Dash closes 31 October 2026, 11.59pm
Why go?
It’s Singapore’s national marathon weekend, with races for most ages and abilities.
The Friday-night 10km and 5km avoid the 4.30am start.
What to do
01 · The races
Friday 4 December: the Standard Chartered 10km flags off at 8.30pm (minimum age 13, cut-off 2 hours 30 minutes) and the 5km at 9.30pm (minimum age 10, cut-off 1 hour 15 minutes). The Kids Dash starts at Great Eastern Promenade from 10am, in waves by age.
Saturday 5 December: the adidas Half Marathon at 4.30am (cut-off 3 hours 45 minutes). Sunday 6 December: the BYD Marathon at 4.30am (cut-off 7 hours). Both are sold out.
02 · Race Expo
The Race Expo is free and open to all at the National Stadium, via Gate 3 or Gate 9: 3 December 11am to 10.30pm, 4 December 11am to 11.30pm, 5 December 5am to 6.30pm and 6 December 5am to 2pm. Expo booths open at 6am on race days.
03 · Fees and kids
Fees are flat this year: S$130 local or S$150 international for the 10km, and S$98 or S$118 for the 5km. Standard Chartered cardholders get 10% off for the first 8,000 registrations.
The Kids Dash is for ages 0 to 12. Children 6 and under run with a parent or guardian, and strollers are allowed only in the 0 to 3 category. For training runs, see our Singapore for runners guide.
Plan your visit
Address
Start: F1 Pit Building; finish and Race Expo: National Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397629
Opening hours
Race Expo 3 to 6 December 2026; races 4 December (evening), 5 and 6 December (4.30am)
Getting there
Stadium MRT (CC6): Exit A for Gate 3, Exit B for Gate 9
Tickets or booking
Register online by 31 October 2026, 11.59pm (10km, 5km, Kids Dash)
Accessibility
The organisers have an accessibility and inclusion section on each race page
Before you go
- Check the prohibited items list (including strollers outside the Kids Dash) before race day.
- The Finish Village for runners is open only to that day’s participants; supporters can use the expo area.
- Book any RunFlex add-on during registration; it can’t be added later.
The race and the finish
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Singapore International Marathon – Home of Runners (expo and finish village) · Singapore International Marathon – Registration fees · Singapore International Marathon – FAQs · Singapore International Marathon – Standard Chartered 10km · Singapore International Marathon – Kids Dash
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