Asia / Singapore / Singapore
Singapore International Half Marathon 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
The Singapore International half marathon starts at the F1 Pit Building and finishes at the National Stadium in the organizer’s 2026 programme. The full and half distances take place on separate days.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
Half marathon
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Event history
The half marathon continues within the national marathon festival, whose marathon began in 1982. A separate inception year for the half distance was not verified.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tiisetso Sebata | 1:11:01 | Nicole Low | 1:23:45 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Shaun Goh Boon He | 1:12:31 | Vanessa Lee Ying Zhuang | 1:24:17 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Shaun Goh | 1:12:49 | Artjoy Torregosa | 1:28:31 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Geoffrey Birgen | 1:05:32 | Alice Muthoni Koigi | 1:17:28 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Prashan D. Silva M P | 1:17:02 | Eri Oda | 1:25:53 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Nick Impey | 1:14:17 | Chiharu Suzuki | 1:14:53 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Elkanah Arusey | 1:09:50 | Rosemary Mumo Katua | 1:18:22 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Henry Kipkurui Kipsang | 1:07:18 | Lindsey Scherf | 1:14:29 | Results ↗ |
| 2015 | William Chebon Chebor | 1:05:06 | Peninah Kigen | 1:21:46 | Results ↗ |
| 2014 | Josphat Kiprono Menjo | 1:05:47 | Peninah Kigen | 1:19:04 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed half-marathon editions through 2025. Gun times used where explicitly labelled by SportSplits; 2025 comes from the organizer-linked Ultimate timing leaderboard. Overall gender podiums used; Singapore national championship results excluded. No half marathon in 2020 or 2021.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
In a 2025 retrospective of his 2018 half marathon, Schoonheijm describes a crowded start, skyline GPS errors and growing humidity. Spectators and music helped, while the final bridge climb felt demanding.
Milo Schoonheijm · Read review ↗2018Half marathon; retrospective published in 2025
A 2017 full-marathon participant enjoyed the landmark setting and the F1 track but found heat and humidity demanding. This is a shared festival perspective from the full distance.
Stefania Williams · Read review ↗2017Marathon; shared festival perspective
Typical race weather
December in Singapore
- Average daytime high
- 28.4°C
- Average overnight low
- 24.7°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 301 mm
December stays warm through the day and overnight, leaving little cooling between the two averages. Plan clothing around warmth while keeping a dry change for after finishing. Average daily highs are 28.4°C and overnight lows 24.7°C. The month’s average precipitation total is substantial at about 301 mm, so pack for wet conditions; this total does not show when rain falls or the chance of rain during the race. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Singapore (1.29°, 103.85°); not a weather station · December 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: consider a lightweight singlet or technical T-shirt with shorts, and a cap if the forecast is sunny.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable light layer; use a rain shell or poncho if rain is forecast.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
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Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
Map pins locate the host city, not the start line or race course.