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Free training programmes for full marathon participants at StanChart Singapore Marathon

<p>Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance in Singapore Lawrence Wong (in blue sash) led fellow ekiden runners at the flag-off of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2017 this morning along Orchard Road on 3 December 2017.<br /> Photo: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2017 </p>
The 2017 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. (FILE PHOTO: Yahoo News Singapore)

SINGAPORE — Participants for the 2019 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) can take part in free training programmes from the Running Department, Garmin Women Squad, or SCSM’s virtual running community on Strava.

Free weekly training sessions led by official pacers from the Running Department have started since 28 August (Wednesday).

The training-run routes include varying distances, ranging from 10km to 33km, venturing across the island, allowing participants to have a feel of the route even before race day.

All registered female participants of the marathon can also enjoy a dedicated training programme with renowned Garmin ambassadors, leading up to race day. The free programme will include training runs, workouts, talks and exclusive gifts.

To register to train with Running Department as well as the Garmin Women Squad, please visit this website.

Medal design for full marathon category

This year’s SCSM races will be the first edition to be held in the evening, over three days from 29 November to 1 December.

Organisers have unveiled the medal design for this year’s full marathon category.

The design is fronted by the Merlion, with key elements of the city’s iconic skyline in the background. The medal will be given out to 15,000 anticipated participants of the 42.195km marathon upon their completion of the evening race.

Mobile app for latest race info and updates

Participants can also receive latest race information and updates via the SCSM 2019 mobile app. The app includes a three-month training plan, tailored to each runner’s schedule as they gear up to race day.

The app is scheduled for launch in September, with live updates around key alerts like road closures and race pack collection reminders rolled out closer to the event.

Race slots for the half-marathon are sold out, while limited entries for the full marathon category are still available. Runners can enjoy discounted sign-up rates until 30 September.

To register and for more information, please visit www.singaporemarathon.com. Standard Chartered card-holders will enjoy 15 per cent off their registration fee across all categories.