With three different routes and a record number of 60,000 participants in the inaugural Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) 2010, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC), the organiser of the Marathon, has prepared extensive transportation services and a comprehensive baggage handling system to ensure a smooth and enjoyable race experience for all runners on 5 December 2010.
With less than six weeks to go, the Singapore Marathon race routes were announced today.
In a historic first for a marathon in Singapore, participants of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) 2010 can look forward to nothing but an experience of a lifetime as they either run down Orchard Road, through Universal Studios Singapore in Sentosa or on the newly opened Helix Bridge, depending on which category they sign up for.
Running enthusiasts will be pleased to know that running brand ASICS today signed up as the official apparel sponsor for the inaugural Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS).
The Singapore Athletic Association is looking for sports marketing agencies to market the commercial rights of the Singapore Marathon, Singapore Cross Country and Singapore Road Relay.
The Singapore Marathon last Sunday saw the roads of downtown Singapore closed to traffic as tens of thousands of runners ruled. Here's a picture story for the day.
Mok Ying Ren, Singapore's top triathlete, made his marathon debut in style, running away with the accolade of Singapore's fastest male marathoner with a timing of 2 hours, 43 minutes and 42 seconds in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009.
Defending champion Luke Kibet edged out compatriot Johnstone Chepkwony in an exciting sprint finish, setting a new course record of 2 hours, 11 minutes and 24 seconds at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.