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Syed Moheeb: Step by Step, A Marathon of Resilience

At 72, most people would be slowing down. Not Syed Moheeb. The retired Malaysian CEO with a background in finance is on a mission – to complete “100 half marathons before he turns 80”. A veteran of both the corporate…

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…

More International Runners Choose to race in Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

With only three weeks remaining, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) continues to attract competitive athletes and casual runners from around the globe, with international participation climbing to over 11,000, up from its all-time high of over 8,000 last year. …

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…

Standard Chartered races ahead with the continuation of the marathon partnership

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) is set to return on 29 November to 1 December 2024, with Standard Chartered (the Bank) renewing its commitment to Singapore’s marquee running event. The Bank has partnered SCSM since 2002, making it one…

More than 44,000 Runners in Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 Cover Distance to the Moon and Back

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2023  concluded an exceptional weekend of world-class racing, setting new benchmarks for endurance  races in the region. As the World Athletics Gold Label race and National Championship made  their triumphant return, SCSM2023 witnessed over…

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2022 Returns to Full Event

This year’s event, scheduled for 3 and 4 December, marks the return of road racing and the Marathon 42.195km and Half Marathon 21.1km. Priority registration for SCSM2022 will kickstart on 23 June, with public registration starting on 24 June. Standard…