Asia / Singapore / Singapore
BYD Singapore International Marathon 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
The Singapore International 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.
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Event history
First held in 1982
The national marathon began in 1982 and continues under the Singapore International Marathon identity in 2026, after the Standard Chartered era.
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 | Abel Boniface Sikowo | 2:15:40 | Shuko Genemo | 2:41:24 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Abel Boniface Sikowo | 2:16:12 | Fantu Zewude Jifar | 2:39:04 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | David Barmasai Tumo | 2:14:16 | Rose Chelimo | 2:37:19 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo | 2:20:20 | Esther Wanjiru Macharia | 2:45:09 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Joshua Kipkorir | 2:19:13 | Priscah Jepleting Cherono | 2:28:53 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Joshua Kipkorir | 2:12:19 | Priscah Cherono | 2:32:11 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Cosmas Koech Kimutai | 2:22:47 | Pamela Jepkosgei Rotich | 2:38:30 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Felix Kiptoo Kirwa | 2:17:17 | Rebecca Kangogo Chesir | 2:43:03 | Results ↗ |
| 2015 | Julius Kiplimo Maisei | 2:17:26 | Doris Chepkwemoi Changeywo | 2:44:26 | Results ↗ |
| 2014 | Kenneth Mungara | 2:16:42 | Waganesh Amare | 2:46:54 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed marathon editions through 2025. Official timing provider gun times used where labelled; these sometimes differ by one second from rounded media reports. The 2024 winner is revised to Abel Sikowo after Geoffrey Yegon’s doping disqualification; the Asian Athletics report predates that change, corroborated by CNA’s May 2025 account. No marathon in 2020 or 2021.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
Williams enjoyed running past Singapore landmarks and on the F1 track in 2017, but heat and humidity made the second half much harder. She appreciated the cold towel at the finish.
Stefania Williams · Read review ↗2017Marathon
A half-marathon runner’s retrospective highlights the crowded festival start, city atmosphere and humidity. This is a shared festival perspective from the 2018 half marathon.
Milo Schoonheijm · Read review ↗2018Half marathon; 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
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