Singapore Marathon sets new benchmarks for region’s endurance racing

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 concluded an impressive weekend of racing, setting new benchmarks for endurance races in the region and having attracted more than 44,000 runners to the event.

This year’s event featured spectator and cheer zones, keeping the excitement of the race high, as runners headed to the finish line at the National Stadium, a first-ever for the SCSM. The route had runners pass multiple Singapore landmarks including Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, War Memorial Park, Esplanade and Gardens by the Bay.

The Singapore Marathon included more than 8,000 international participants – the highest in the marathon’s history – marking SCSM2023 as a truly global race.

SCSM2023 saw participants from over 70 countries, including elite athletes, passionate runners, and first-timers, complete the Marathon and Half Marathon distances. The event also featured a series of shorter races, including the 10km, 5km, and Kids Dash, ensuring an inclusive event that welcomed runners of all ages and abilities.

Jeff Edwards, Managing Director of Asia for The IRONMAN Group commented on the success of the race “SCSM2023 epitomised the unifying power of sports, and its ability to cross cultural and geographical boundaries to unite individuals through their shared passion for running and their pursuit of personal excellence.

“We are especially pleased that we were able to offer runners a truly special finish at the National Stadium this year. The strong showing of international participants is a testament to the event’s growing stature, not just in Singapore, but also with serious runners everywhere. We look forward to elevating the event further and are deeply grateful for the wholehearted support of Sport Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, and Standard Chartered, which have helped make the event what it is today.”

Image top: Participants taking to the streets for the Half Marathon 21.1km and Marathon 42.195km categories; image above: 42.195km Singapore Marathon start. Credit: The IRONMAN Group