Dates: 7–8 Nov 2026 · fun run 7am to 11.30am; free Festival Zone 8am to 2pm
Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year brings a themed fun run to The Kallang on 7 and 8 November 2026. You need a ticket to run, but the Festival Zone next to it is free and open to everyone from 8am to 2pm, with Pikachu meet-and-greets, game trials and a pop-up store. PokéXciting! at Jewel is the same weekend.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Kallang, Stadium
Best for
Pokémon fans, families with kids and casual runners
Budget
Festival Zone free. Run tickets listed at S$138 (promotions from S$118), S$158 for late registration
Time to allow
Half a day for runners; 1 to 2 hours for the Festival Zone
Nearest MRT
Stadium (CC6)
Good to know
7 and 8 Nov 2026. Run from 7am in waves; Festival Zone 8am to 2pm, entry via Riverside Walk
Why go?
The Festival Zone is free, so families who aren’t running can still get the Pikachu meet-and-greets and the activities.
It’s built for fans: Pokémon GO booth, video game trial play, a Trading Card Game ‘New Trainer Journey’ for beginners and a Time Tunnel through 30 years of Pokémon.
It fits neatly with PokéXciting! at Jewel the same weekend.
What to do
01 · The run
Runners set off in waves between 7am and 11.30am, with a course cut-off at 12.30pm. Race packs are collected on 31 October and 1 November, 10am to 7pm, at OCBC Square. Children under 12 must run with an adult who holds a paid ticket, and children under 3 go free. There’s no baggage deposit, but lockers start from S$6, and strollers are allowed using an alternative lift route.
02 · The free Festival Zone
Open 8am to 2pm on both days at Stadium Roar, entered via Riverside Walk, and subject to capacity. Expect a Pokémon GO booth, video game trial play, the TCG New Trainer Journey, the Time Tunnel, Pikachu meet-and-greets, a kids’ lounge and a pop-up store.
03 · When to go
If you’re not running, arriving close to 8am gets you into the Festival Zone before the finishers flood in. If capacity is reached, entry pauses, so come early on Saturday or try Sunday.
Plan your visit
Address
Stadium Roar, The Kallang, 1 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397629 (Festival Zone entry via Riverside Walk)
Opening hours
7 and 8 Nov 2026: run from 7am to 11.30am (cut-off 12.30pm); Festival Zone 8am to 2pm
Getting there
Stadium MRT (Circle line) is a short walk. Road closures around The Kallang are likely on race mornings, so avoid driving
Tickets or booking
Run by paid registration through the official race page. Festival Zone free, no booking, subject to capacity
Accessibility
Mostly flat, step-free promenades; strollers allowed on the run via a designated lift route. Shade is limited, so bring hats
Before you go
- Bring a cap and water; the Festival Zone is mostly outdoors and runs into the midday heat.
- Book the PokéXciting! at Changi Airport and Jewel lounge slots for the same weekend.
- Staying at The Kallang? Try Climb Central at The Kallang for an indoor follow-up.
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 29 October 2026 · The Kallang – Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore Edition event page (official) · Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore – FAQ (official organiser)
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0); Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0); LN9267 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Dates, times, Festival Zone details, age rules and logistics come from The Kallang’s event page and the official race FAQ, checked on 29 October 2026. Ticket prices can change, so check the registration page. Photos are freely licensed views of The Kallang (formerly the Singapore Sports Hub) on ordinary days, not of the event. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.