Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2011

The biggest and the most established race of the region is back. For the 8th consecutive year, the Singapore Marathon will kick off once again in December this year.

The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) spearheads the organizing body of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2011. The marathon has been garnering running enthusiasts from all over the globe since 2002 and is one of the key highlights of Singapore’s international running tournaments.

When 2011 Singapore Marathon?

Singapore Marathon 2011 race day will be on Sunday, 4 December 2011. This year, an estimated 70,000 runners will take part in this prestigious event, making this as the largest local marathon in Singapore. The marathon itself saw the rise of its participants which started from 6,000 in 2002 to a staggering 24,000 in 2005. Last year, participants of Singapore Marathon 2010 are at 60,000.

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2011

Singapore Marathon 2011 Start Point

2011 Singapore Marathon will have a new twist. This year, all participants of Singapore Marathon, depending of the category they signed up for, will start at different points. It will feature three starting points, including a brand new route that takes runners on a scenic run around some of Singapore’s well-known landmarks, before finishing at the Padang. There’s no better, and more challenging, way to see city’s marquee sights.

The full marathon will kick off at the Orchard Road at 5:00am and will end at St. Andrew’s road. The half-marathon will start at Sentosa Island at 6:30am and will also end at St. Andrew’s road.

The 10km race for both men and women will be at the Esplanade and will start at 8:45am. The 10km wheelchair race will also start at the Esplanade, alongside the Kids Dash (750m) that will start at 10:15am.

Singapore Marathon 2011 Route

Full marathon participants will be treated with great scenery when they run down Orchard Road. Runners will run past historic landmarks like the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts Building. After that will be the busy Chinatown and the Esplanade.

Half marathon runners will get a glimpse of Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park at Resorts World Sentosa. They will be greeted with big smiles by Shrek, Po of Kung Fu Panda and other popular cartoon characters, making the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore the first marathon to take place in the new Universal Studios Singapore.

10km runners will run past the Financial District of Singapore before passing through the new Helix Bridge.

Singapore Marathon Run For Good

The Standard Chartered Bank also established a charity program called the Run for good (RFG). In 2011, for the first time at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, there is an option whereby runners can raise funds for their preferred charities through GIVE.sg, the Official Charity Platform.

Singapore Marathon 2011 Official Info

For more information about the 2011 Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore, you can visit them at http://www.marathonsingapore.com. General inquiries can be made through [email protected] You can also contact their hotline number 6319 2630, between 9.00am to 6.00pm on weekdays only.

Where To Stay For Singapore Marathon 2011

There are many hotels to choose from in Singapore, and since it is generally quite easy to reach the Singapore Marathon 2011 starting point from anywhere in Singapore, you can pick one that fits your budget.

Here are a few recommendations:

Luxury Hotels in Sentosa Island

Luxury Hotels in Town

Budget Hotels in Geylang (under $50)
It is not advisable for female visitors traveling alone to stay in Geylang.

Other Budget Hotels in Town (under $70)

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