Upcoming runs, marathons & sporting events in SG
Let’s be honest: how many of us are still tackling our New Year’s resolutions with the same vigour we had when 2026 began? We get it, staying motivated to hit the gym or head out for a quick jog can be tough, but having a goal can give you that push you need to lace up your trainers and sweat it out on a consistent basis.
If you need one to set you back on the right track, signing up for runs, marathons, and other fitness-oriented events to give yourself something to work towards might just be the right call. Here are a couple of them to mark on your calendar within Singapore and around Asia, so you can hop on that training regimen ASAP.
Table of Contents
- Upcoming runs, marathons & sporting events in SG
- – Events in Singapore –
- 1. MetaSprint Series Singapore 2026
- 2. 2XU Compression Run 2026
- 3. AIA HYROX SINGAPORE 2026
- 4. Income Eco Run
- 5. OCBC Cycle
- 6. Great Eastern Women’s Run 2026
- 7. Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
- – Events in neighbouring countries near Singapore –
- 8. Dalat Ultra Trail 2026
- 9. ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026
- 10. Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon 2026
- Sign up for these upcoming runs, marathons & sporting events in SG & around Asia
– Events in Singapore –
1. MetaSprint Series Singapore 2026
Aquathlon, duathlon & triathlon events for all skill levels
Image credit: MetaSprint Series Singapore
If you’d like to dip your toes – pun intended – into the world of multisport endurance events, then look no further than MetaSprint Series Singapore. It’s an annual multisport race series held in Singapore made up of 3 progressive events, an aquathlon, a duathlon, and a triathlon.
For the uninitiated, here’s a quick rundown of what each event comprises:
- Aquathlon: swim-run
- Duathlon: run-bike run
- Triathlon: swim-bike-run
MetaSprint Singapore’s 6 categories of races that you can enter.
Image credit: MetaSprint Singapore
Back to MetaSprint Series Singapore, they’ve been around since 2008, so they definitely know their stuff when hosting these races. They’re pretty inclusive too, having split their races into 6 different groups to cater to a wide range of participants of varying age and skill levels.
The 2026 duathlons will be held at the F1 Village near Nicoll Highway.
Image credit: MetaSprint Series Singapore
Each race is supposed to be a stepping stone for the next, providing a sense of linear progression for participants, but you can also choose to enter each one individually. In fact, they’ve just concluded their aquathlons last Sunday, so the only races you can sign up for are the duathlons (from $77) and triathlons (from $87), which will be held on 15th and 29th March 2026 respectively.
Image credit: MetaSprint Series Singapore
To get you up to shape, MetaSprint Singapore also hosts Training Clinics (from $42). These include open water sessions where you’ll be taught how to conquer the waves efficiently for your races, as well as bike handling and running lessons to give you an edge over your competitors.
Learn more about MetaSprint Series Singapore.
MetaSprint Series Singapore duathlons
Admission: From $77/pax
Venue: 1 Republic Boulevard, F1 Village, Singapore 038975
Dates: 15th March 2026
Time: From 5am onwards
MetaSprint Series Singapore triathlons
Admission: From $87/pax
Venue: East Coast Park
Dates: 29th March 2026
Time: From 6am onwards
2. 2XU Compression Run 2026
Performance-first run for athletes who take running seriously
Image credit: 2XU Compression Run
Even if you’re not that big into running, you’ve most likely come across folks donning the 2XU Compression Run singlets as they jog past you on your visits to your neighbourhood park. It’s one of the most popular organised runs in Singapore, and it’s happening from 5th April 2026.
Although it’s positioned as a performance-driven run, beginner runners, don’t let their business-like ethos scare you off. They’ve got 3 categories to sign up for, namely the 5km, 10km, and 21.1km runs, so opt for their shorter routes if you’re not quite ready to tackle a half-marathon just yet.
Image credit: @2xurun via Instagram
The race will be held in the heart of Singapore, which means you’ll be privy to the sights of the Marina Bay precinct and CBD as dawn washes over the city. Also, 2XU is first and foremost a performance sportswear brand, so you can bet that the apparel included in your race entitlements will be of decent quality.
Learn more about the 2XU Compression Run.
Admission: From $90/pax
Venue: 1 Republic Boulevard, F1 Pit Building, Singapore 038975
Dates: 5th April 2026
Time: From 4am onwards
3. AIA HYROX SINGAPORE 2026
Hybrid race format that blends endurance & strength
Image credit: @hyroxsg via Instagram
AIA HYROX SINGAPORE needs no introduction; it’s been the talk of the town ever since it was brought into Singapore back in 2023. In case you’ve been living under a rock, HYROX is a hybrid race format that combines both endurance and strength, where participants have to conquer a 1km run followed by a workout station, repeated 8 times.
Some of the HYROX’s workout stations include the Sled Push, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing & Sandbag Lunges.
Image credit: HYROX ASIA PACIFIC
Since every HYROX race follows the same format worldwide, training for one is straightforward and structured. You know exactly what to prepare for whether you’re competing in the Little Red Dot or the Big Apple, and how your results compare globally.
Keeping things local, AIA HYROX SINGAPORE will be taking place from 3rd to 5th April 2026. You can have a crack at the race solo by opting for the Singles ($180/pax) category, or partner up with a mate to tackle the Doubles ($196/pax) category. Meanwhile, a team of 4 can compete in Relay ($144/pax); perhaps one to consider for your next corporate cohesion.
Learn more about AIA HYROX SINGAPORE.
Admission: From $144/pax
Venue: 1 Stadium Drive, Singapore National Stadium, Singapore 397629
Dates: 3rd-5th April 2026
Time: From 8am onwards
4. Income Eco Run
Eco-themed race to raise money for sustainability
Image credit: Income Insurance
If you ever wanted to contribute your running miles to a good cause, the annual Income Eco Run 2026’s a good opportunity to do so. Just like its name suggests, it’s an eco-centric run happening on 19th April 2026 at the Bayfront Event Space, championing a mission of zero-waste and sustainability.
Income Insurance will match a dollar for every kilometre clocked during the run, and this sum of money will go towards supporting the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The event is also environmentally-conscious; running bibs are made 65% smaller to save on raw materials, 100% compostible, plastic-free cups will be used at hydration points, and they’ll be composting all the banana peels from the run.
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Image credit: Income
Adults can sign up for the 3km, 5km, 15km, 21.1km runs, while the 700m and 1.2km runs are reserved for children. This year also sees the introduction of the Pets Category, where you and your furry friends can run alongside each other on 700m or 1.2km routes.
If you plan on registering for the Income Eco Run 2026, they’ve got ticket bundles available like the Buddy ($84, U.P. $90) and Trio Promos ($126, U.P. $135) where you can save a couple of bucks on your official runners’ bibs.
Learn more about the Income Eco Run.
Admission: From $45/pax
Venue: 12A Bayfront Avenue, Bayfront Event Space, Singapore 018970
Dates: 19th April 2026
Time: 4.30am-11am
5. OCBC Cycle
Largest organised cycling event in SG
Image credit: OCBC
For cycling enthusiasts who prefer to cruise around on a pair of wheels, the OCBC Cycle 2026 will be right up your alley. Dubbed Singapore’s largest mass participation cycling event, it’s scheduled to happen on 9th and 10th May 2026.
Image credit: @ocbccycle via Instagram
On these 2 days, the roads along the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and the certain portions of the CBD will be all yours, rid of any pesky drivers, as you’ll get to cycle to your hearts’ content on closed public roads. You don’t even need to bring your own bike to the event; you’ll be able to rent an Anywheel bike ($18) to take part in the 40km Sportive Ride ($103/pax) and the 20km The Straits Times Ride ($63/pax).
Image credit: @ocbccycle via Instagram
If you’re serious about your ride, the 40km Foldie Ride by Brompton ($103/pax) is the race to flaunt your bike; after all, only participants on foldable bicycles are allowed to enter this one. As for the little ones, they can also get in on the action by taking part in the Mighty Savers Kids Ride (from $29), which is split into 3 categories, each with its own age range and routes.
Learn more about OCBC Cycle.
Admission: From $63/pax
Venue: 1 Stadium Drive, The Kallang, Singapore 397629
Dates: 9th-10th May 2026
Time: From 5am onwards
6. Great Eastern Women’s Run 2026
Singapore’s only all-women’s running event
Image credit: Great Eastern
Like its name suggests, the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2026 is a female-focused event; in fact, it’s the biggest of its kind in Singapore. Rather than being solely a performance-centric race, it aims to celebrate female strength, community, and wellness, while working up a sweat in doing so.
Image adapted from: @gewomensrun via Instagram
Keeping in trend with most of the other races on this list, the Great Eastern Women’s Run has quite a few categories to consider, for maximum inclusion. These include the usual 5km, 10km, and 21.1km runs, as well as the Mummy & Me runs, in which up to 3 girls can accompany their mum to take on a 2km route. There’s also the 100m Princess Dash that’s perfect for energetic little ones.
The Great Eastern Women’s Run 2026 is set to take place on 1st November 2026. Although most of its other details have yet to be announced, the freebies that come with signing up for their runs, especially the Mummy & Me ones, have been pretty attractive. Past year’s race entitlements included Cinnamoroll-themed goodies such as race bibs and finisher medals, and even a fluffy bag that sports the adorable pup’s droopy ears.
Learn more about the Great Eastern Women’s Run.
Admission: TBA
Venue: TBA
Dates: 1st November 2026
Time: TBA
7. Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Biggest running event in Singapore
Image credit: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Another event you’d probably have heard of is the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, also known simply as the Singapore Marathon. It is by far the biggest organised running event in Singapore, and it’s the only one in South East Asia that has been awarded the World Athletics Gold Label status.
This means that the race meets strict global standards at an elite level, while aspects like race organisation, safety, and international participation are top notch. It draws competitions from all corners of the world; last year’s edition saw a whopping 55,000 runners. Categories you can sign up for include the half and full marathons, 5km, 10km, along with an Ekiden relay race and a Kids Dash.
Image credit: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Runners will get to run on closed public roads leading to and from the city centre, so you can expect to race with a backdrop of the Singapore skyline, making your experience pretty scenic as you jog past landmarks like Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, and the Esplanade. Information on the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon has yet to be released, but just like past iterations of the event, expect it to take place in early December.
Learn more about the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.
Admission: TBA
Venue: TBA
Dates: Early December 2026
Time: TBA
– Events in neighbouring countries near Singapore –
8. Dalat Ultra Trail 2026
Scenic trail running event in Vietnam’s central highland
Image credit: ERATECH
Should the peaks of Mount Faber or Bukit Timah Hill in Singapore not suffice, hop on a short flight over to the city of Dalat to try your hand at the Dalat Ultra Trail 2026. It’s a 3-day-long trail running event taking place from 27th to 29th March 2026 in the central highlands of Southern Vietnam.
With elevation gains of over 4,000 metres, the jog will be cooling, seeing that you’ll be perched so high up the mountains. However, the journey up is no walk in the park; categories such as the 5km, 15km, 21km, 50km, 75km, 100km, and 100PRO runs will take runners through pine forests, hills, highland valleys, lakes, and eventually Lang Biang Peak, the highest point in all of Dalat.
Image credit: Asia Trail Master
It’s a whole experience in and of itself; expect carb-loading pasta dinner to keep you fueled up, as well as an acoustic live band performance that’ll keep spirits high going into the event. If you’ve only been racing on paved roads, the Dalat Ultra Trail’s a great introduction to trail running and all its natural beauty.
Learn more about the Dalat Ultra Trail 2026.
Admission: From VND950,000/pax, ~S$46.18
Venue: 3-5-7 Đường Mai Anh Đào, Phường 8, Valley of Love, Đà Lạt,Vietnam
Dates: 27th-29th March 2026
Time: From 8am onwards
9. ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026
Aimed to help runners beat their PBs under structured conditions
Image credit: ASICS
If you’re looking to smash your PBs, then ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026 is one of the best places to help you do it. It’s a 10km-long performance race happening sometime in September 2026 in Bangkok, specifically designed to help runners push their limits and to achieve new personal records.
Image credit: ASICS META : Time : Trials
Firstly, it’s a single, continuous 10km course rather than loops, so runners can focus on maintaining a constant pace and cadence. Early race times also ensure runners won’t feel the effects of racing in the heat, and the organisers have even tweaked timings to optimise comfort and performance. Plus, you can try out ASICS’ range of performance-focused running shoes like the METASPEED on race day itself in hopes of shaving a few seconds off your timing.
Learn more about the ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026.
Admission: TBA
Venue: TBA
Dates: September 2026
Time: TBA
10. Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon 2026
Urban race that takes runners through the city’s landmarks
Image credit: KL Marathon
If you didn’t know, Kuala Lumpur also hosts their version of the Standard Chartered Marathon. Known as the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon, it’s also regarded as Malaysia’s largest marathon event, and it’s pretty much as grand as its Singapore counterpart. Similarly, it has attained a World Athletics Elite label, so you can be sure it’s upheld to high standards.
This year’s marathon is held on the 3rd and 4th October 2026, with the first day playing host to the shorter, community-based runs such as the individual 5km and 10km runs, 10km Corporate Challenge, and the 800m and 2km Kids Dash. On the other hand, the second day is when runners for the half and full marathons will compete.
Image credit: KL Marathon
Throughout the runs, participants can soak in the city sights as they make their way past attractions like the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, National Mosque, and Stadium Merdeka just to name a few.
Learn more about the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon.
Admission: From RM240/pax ~S$77.23
Venue: Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur
Dates: 3rd-4th October 2026
Time: From 4am onwards
Sign up for these upcoming runs, marathons & sporting events in SG & around Asia
While life often gets in the way of our lofty ambitions, having a goal in sight can be helpful in spurring us on to achieve what we’re truly capable of, especially when it comes to fitness-related aspirations. As such, hold yourself accountable and sign up for these upcoming runs, marathons, and sporting events in Singapore.
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Cover image adapted from: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, ERATECH, OCBC, @hyroxsg via Instagram