2:30am-4:30am MRT trains available for 2026 BYD S'pore International Marathon

Early morning MRT train services will run from 2:30am to 4:30am for this year's 2026 BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas.

The train rides will be complimentary for all runners and their supporters.

This was announced by SG International Marathon Pte Ltd (SGIMPL) in a press release on Jul. 31.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) had been established between SGIMPL and Stellar Ace, a business arm of SMRT Corporation Ltd.

The early MRT service will run from 2:30am to 4:30am on Dec. 6, on the North South Line, East West Line and Circle Line at 15-minute intervals.

The last complimentary train ride will depart from Bukit Batok, Jurong East, Tanah Merah and Serangoon at 4:30am.

Lam Sheau Kai, president of SMRT Trains, said SMRT is “pleased” to support the event by “helping runners, volunteers and supporters get to the race safely and conveniently before dawn”.

“Our teams will be preparing well in advance to ensure a smooth and reliable start to race day, and we look forward to getting participants from Singapore and around the world to the starting line,” Lam said.

Paid shuttle buses will also run during the race weekend for participants without direct MRT access.

More information will be announced closer to the event.

Enhanced safety

The event will also introduce "medic runners" for the adidas Half Marathon and the BYD Marathon.

Up to 200 medic runners with first-aid training will be out on the race course, adding to the overall safety and welfare programme.

It has drawn over 1,200 applicants, with approximately 20 per cent of them being healthcare professionals volunteering their time and expertise.

Medic runners will have specialised bibs and provide timely life-saving medical assistance when required, before SGIM's professional medical teams reach the affected runners on course.

Interested runners who would like to be a part of the programme can submit their applications on the "Medic Runners" page at singaporeinternationalmarathon.com.

Applicants must be experienced half-marathon or full-marathon runners and certified in CPR, AED and basic first aid.

Selected medic runners must attend two training runs and refresher first-aid sessions before the race weekend.

Recruitment for medic runners is open till mid-August 2026.

Kallang area finish line

In partnership with The Kallang Group, the Race Expo and the finish line will be located in the Kallang area.

Race pack collection takes place at Arena Park, while the Race Expo and the finish line for each race event, except for the Kids Dash, are held at the iconic National Stadium.

Entry is free for the Race Expo.

Perks

Every participant of the race will be automatically entered into a lucky draw and stand a chance to win a brand-new BYD Sealion 7, courtesy of title sponsor BYD.

Registered runners across all categories, including the Kids Dash, will receive one entry, while BYD Marathon and Crew Challenge entrants receive two entries, doubling their chances.

The winner will be announced by Dec. 7.

From Jul. 1 to Dec. 31, registered SGIM runners can enjoy exclusive discounts and promotions across a curated range of F&B, fitness and recovery partners, including Sarnies, Nylon Coffee Roasters, Project Acai, Shelter, Forged by RF and more.

Part of the newly introduced Friends of SGIM programme, a growing network of homegrown and local SMEs across F&B, wellness and recovery, registered runners can enjoy exclusive perks.

Runners can keep a lookout for the “Friends of #SGIM” decals at participating outlets, present their race ticket from their registration account and receive or redeem their exclusive perks.

The full list of Friends of #SGIM is available at singaporeinternationalmarathon.com/friends-of-sgim/.

Runners who sign up for this year's marathon will also receive a race pack with entitlements valued at up to S$175.

The race pack includes items including nasal strips, kinesiology tape, a reusable foldable cup, an adidas participant tee, a tote bag, and other race essentials.

Event schedule

The full marathon event will flag off at 4:30am on Dec. 6.

The half-marathon event will flag off at 4:30am on Dec. 5.

The 5km and 10km events will flag off at 9:30pm and 8:30pm respectively on Dec. 4.

The above-mentioned events will begin at the starting line at the F1 Pit Building and conclude at the finishing line at the National Stadium.

The 1.6km and 600m events for children will flag off on the morning of Dec. 4.

Both events will start and end at the Great Eastern Promenade.

Registration

Interested participants can register for the BYD Singapore International Marathon at https://register.singaporeinternationalmarathon.com/.

Registration ends on Sep. 30 or when race entries are fully taken up.