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Project 1000: Ultramarathoner Natalie Dau Sets Sights on 2nd 1000km Challenge

Natalie Dau, Singapore-based 11-time ultramarathon winner, has announced plans for a new 1000 km challenge to take place less than 12 months after the first one, in April of 2025.  Following completion of her Guinness World Record 1000 km run…

The 10km Experience at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has long been a hallmark of Singapore’s vibrant running culture. This year’s 10km category stood out with a record 13,000 participants, making it the largest among all race distances. Here’s a firsthand account of…

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 draws over 55,000 participants from around the world for marquee race weekend

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2024 concluded the weekend with record participation, a new finish line and refreshed routes, setting new benchmarks for endurance races in the region. As the region’s only World Athletics Gold Label race, SCSM 2024…

Sanjay Manimaran: Malaysia’s Young Running Sensation Eyes Glory at SCSM and Beyond

At just 22 years old, Malaysian runner Sanjay Manimaran is a name to watch in Southeast Asian athletics. The defending champion of the 10KM category at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) is set to return, with his eyes firmly…

Marathon Debutant Vincent Kiprono From Kenya Wins KLSCM 2024

Vincent Kiprono from Kenya clinched the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024 when he finished in a time of 02:18:16. Kiprono, in his first ever marathon, ran a blistering race to finish ahead of the leading pack and collected…

KLSCM 2024 Kicks Off Its Biggest Edition Yet With 42,000 Runners

The country’s premier distance running event, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024, kicked off its 16th edition today with its largest number of participants yet. 42,000 runners will be converging on the iconic Dataran Merdeka over two days…

KLSCM 2024 Records Largest Number of Running Tourists Yet Led by Indonesian Runners

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon is the premier distance running event in Malaysia, with participation numbers not matched by any other road race in Malaysia. This year, a record 42,000 participants, comprising new, seasoned and competitive runners, will congregate…

ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2024 Ended on a High Note with Top Runners Joining from across Southeast Asia

The ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2024 ended on a high note as this regional running event has returned to Thailand once again to celebrate its 3rd anniversary. This time around, 41 ASICS athletes from across Southeast Asia…

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 courses to take runners to the highlights of Singapore

The 2024 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) will take  runners on a journey past the best sights of Singapore with new race routes being launched. This year’s  event will take place from 29 November to 1 December with runners from…

KLSCM champion Vasanthan will race to make an impact on society

As professional and avid runners gear up for the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024 – Malaysia’s biggest marathon and arguably the most popular in the region – records have already been broken before the October race, in more…