Dust off those running shoes – here's one more major running event to tackle before the year ends. Tighten your laces and gear up for the return of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM). But don't expect the usual race – this year sees a unique hybrid race format for participants to run through the streets of Singapore virtually, free of charge.
Following the 13 weeks of the SCSM Virtual Racing series, the Grand Finale is set to take place from November 27 to December 6. Whether you're local or abroad, you can register for the outdoor or indoor race option with a compatible tracking device, or join the immersive augmented reality (AR) format on a treadmill. Powered by Rouvy, the AR format takes runners through the 'Best of Singapore' routes for iconic landmarks and scenic cityscapes like Orchard Road, Little India, Chinatown, the Civic District, and more.
There are five categories, including Rouvy AR 10km, Rouvy AR Half Marathon, VR 10km, VR Half Marathon, and VR Double Up Challenge, to register for free. Runners who have purchased the Grand Finale race entitlements are invited to attend a two-day signature Grand Finale Celebration experience at Gardens by the Bay on December 5 and 6. However, this will be on a pre-registration basis for specific time slots. Runners abroad can also opt for a race entitlement package delivery which includes a race singlet, medal, and other goodies.
Who says celebrities skip leg day? Catch 'em run like Forrest Gump in a special 90-minute live Race As One Show via the SCSM Facebook page on December 5, all for a cause in the Rouvy AR Half Marathon Relay Challenge. Now, gather your running kakis and celebrate the human spirit once again at SCSM. For more information, including registration, visit singaporemarathon.com.
