Singapore Marathon
Singapore, Singapore · Early December
A flat night-start tour of Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, and the F1 circuit lights. The course profile is fast; the equatorial humidity is not — add 15–25 minutes to your cool-weather time and hydrate like it's a job.
Course
Elevation gain
80 m
Net elevation
Flat
Finishers
~10,000
Month
December
Early December
Race-day weather
Median start temp
26°C
Historical range
24–29°C
Hot-year risk
High
One degree off the equator: ~26°C and saturated humidity at any start time. Every year is a hot year.
Getting in
First-come, first-served. Easy entry; has campaigned for World Marathon Major status, which would transform demand overnight. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Singapore Marathon
Course-adjusted splits for every common goal — not flat even splits, but pacing that matches where this course is fast and where it bites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Singapore Marathon a fast course?
It is not considered a PR course. The course has 80 m of total elevation gain and no net drop. We rate it 2/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Singapore Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 26°C, with a historical range of roughly 24–29°C. One degree off the equator: ~26°C and saturated humidity at any start time. Every year is a hot year.
How do you get into the Singapore Marathon?
First-come, first-served. Easy entry; has campaigned for World Marathon Major status, which would transform demand overnight.
Is the Singapore Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Singapore Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times.