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Escape the Humidity, Chase the Star: Why Sydney Marathon Could Be the Perfect First World Major for Southeast Asian Runners
Escape the Humidity, Chase the Star: Why Sydney Marathon Could Be the Perfect First World Major for Southeast Asian Runners
|By John Yeong
Ditch 85% humidity for crisp Harbour breezes. Here is why the TCS Sydney Marathon is the ultimate, accessible first Abbott World Marathon Major star for runners across Singapore and Malaysia. Read more...
Soles of Singapore: Joakim Gomez on Quieting the Noise, Conquering 42.195km, and Finding Solace in the Heartlands
Soles of Singapore: Joakim Gomez on Quieting the Noise, Conquering 42.195km, and Finding Solace in the Heartlands
|By John Yeong
As part of the Soles of Singapore series for the BYD Singapore International Marathon (SGIM) presented by adidas, we caught up with Joakim Gomez, a familiar voice, to trace his... Read more...
Debunking the Myth: Why Sydney Marathon’s Hilly Course Won’t Stop Your Next PB or Boston Qualifier
Debunking the Myth: Why Sydney Marathon’s Hilly Course Won’t Stop Your Next PB or Boston Qualifier
|By John Yeong
Think you need a pancake-flat course like Berlin, Chicago, or Valencia to punch your ticket to Boston? Think again. Two Singaporean runners break down how course-specific resilience, tactical pacing, and... Read more...
KLSCM 2026: Yeow Ni Jia Retains Malaysian Crown, Debutant Esther Joy Chen Wins as Singapore’s Rachel See Dominates Half Marathon
KLSCM 2026: Yeow Ni Jia Retains Malaysian Crown, Debutant Esther Joy Chen Wins as Singapore’s Rachel See Dominates Half Marathon
|By John Yeong
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 October 2026 – Homegrown endurance talent took center stage at Dataran Merdeka today as the 18th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 served... Read more...
KLSCM 2026 Returns to Dataran Merdeka: Muhammad Haziq and Mercy Jebiwott Triumphant in IHH 10km
KLSCM 2026 Returns to Dataran Merdeka: Muhammad Haziq and Mercy Jebiwott Triumphant in IHH 10km
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Tens of thousands of running shoes hit the tarmac in downtown Kuala Lumpur this morning as the 18th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM 2026) made its... Read more...
Nike Redefines Marathon Racing with New ‘System of Speed’: Introducing Apex, Alphafly 4, and Swooshfly
Nike Redefines Marathon Racing with New ‘System of Speed’: Introducing Apex, Alphafly 4, and Swooshfly
|By Sport Plus News Desk
SINGAPORE — Race day is not a one-size-fits-all milestone. Whether chasing an elusive sub-three-hour marathon personal best, contending for the podium, or summoning the courage to cross a debut 10K... Read more...
Running the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon: Course Breakdown, Flyovers and Tropical Heat Tactics
Running the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon: Course Breakdown, Flyovers and Tropical Heat Tactics
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Traveling for the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM)? Complete course guide — highway flyovers, AKLEH & DUKE sectors, tropical heat pacing, top hotels, and clean carb-loading. Read more...
Start Your Sydney Story: TCS Sydney Marathon 2027 Ballot Officially Opens
Start Your Sydney Story: TCS Sydney Marathon 2027 Ballot Officially Opens
|By Sport Plus News Desk
The road to running one of the world’s most iconic race courses has officially begun. The global ballot for the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is now open, giving... Read more...
Shaun Goh Smashes Singapore 10km Road Record in London for Second National Mark in 10 Days
Shaun Goh Smashes Singapore 10km Road Record in London for Second National Mark in 10 Days
|By Sport Plus News Desk
LONDON — Singapore distance runner Shaun Goh has rewritten the men’s 10km national road record, clocking 30:16 at the Vitality London 10,000 to lower his own national mark by 25... Read more...
Inaugural Kiprun Singapore Half-Marathon Shortened to 10km Amid Unhealthy Haze: Organisers Face Mixed Reactions from Runners
Inaugural Kiprun Singapore Half-Marathon Shortened to 10km Amid Unhealthy Haze: Organisers Face Mixed Reactions from Runners
|By Sport Plus News Desk
The inaugural Kiprun Singapore race took an unexpected turn in the early hours of Sunday, September 27, as worsening haze conditions across the island prompted co-organisers Decathlon Singapore and MetaSport... Read more...
ASICS Launches Rise & Shine Collection in Singapore, Debuting the All-New Sonicblast 2 Super Trainer
ASICS Launches Rise & Shine Collection in Singapore, Debuting the All-New Sonicblast 2 Super Trainer
|By Sport Plus News Desk
ASICS has officially unveiled its sunrise-inspired Rise & Shine Collection, headlining the global pack with the debut of the ASICS Sonicblast 2. Designed to harness the mental uplift and physical... Read more...
Asian Games 2026: Vanessa Lee Smashes 10,000m National Record, Shanti Pereira Cruises into 100m Semis
Asian Games 2026: Vanessa Lee Smashes 10,000m National Record, Shanti Pereira Cruises into 100m Semis
|By Aldrich Goh
Vanessa Lee broke the Singapore women’s 10,000m national record at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Shanti Pereira, Marc Brian Louis, and Elizabeth-Ann Tan also advanced. Read more...
Running the BMW Berlin Marathon: World Record Course, PB Tactics and Traveler's Guide
Running the BMW Berlin Marathon: World Record Course, PB Tactics and Traveler's Guide
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Traveling for the BMW Berlin Marathon? Complete guide to the fastest World Marathon Major — Tiergarten start logistics, course breakdown, blue line tactics, Mitte hotels, and clean carb-loading. Read more...
Soles of Singapore: How BYD’s Jessica Ang Turned Running from a Daughter’s Duty into a Lifelong Sanctuary
Soles of Singapore: How BYD’s Jessica Ang Turned Running from a Daughter’s Duty into a Lifelong Sanctuary
|By John Yeong
At 14, running felt like nothing more than an uninvited chore to Jessica Ang. Between physical education classes and badminton sessions, jogging alongside her father seemed superfluous. Her dad ran... Read more...
adidas Unveils the Adizero Adios Pro 5: Sub-2 Marathon Tech Arrives for Everyday Racers
adidas Unveils the Adizero Adios Pro 5: Sub-2 Marathon Tech Arrives for Everyday Racers
|By Sport Plus News Desk
When Sabastian Sawe shattered the sub-two-hour marathon barrier earlier this year in the ultra-exclusive Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, distance running entered uncharted territory. The question wasn't whether that breakthrough... Read more...
Shaun Goh Smashes Singapore Men’s 5km Road National Record at Copenhagen 2026
Shaun Goh Smashes Singapore Men’s 5km Road National Record at Copenhagen 2026
|By John Yeong
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Singapore distance runner Shaun Goh etched his name deeper into the record books on Saturday, clocking a blistering 14:47 at the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen... Read more...
Choking the Race Calendar: Worsening Haze Threatens Malaysia and Singapore Running Events, Forcing Athletes Indoors
Choking the Race Calendar: Worsening Haze Threatens Malaysia and Singapore Running Events, Forcing Athletes Indoors
|By Sport Plus News Desk
KUALA LUMPUR & SINGAPORE — A thick, acrid blanket of transboundary haze has once again engulfed large swathes of Malaysia and Singapore, sending Air Pollutant Index (API) and Pollutant Standards... Read more...
Nike Alphafly 4 Unveiled: Lighter, More Responsive, and Built for Late-Race Marathon Speed
Nike Alphafly 4 Unveiled: Lighter, More Responsive, and Built for Late-Race Marathon Speed
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Nike officially reveals the Alphafly 4 marathon racing shoe. Featuring new ZoomX LT foam, updated Air Zoom units, and 10% more energy return, here is your complete breakdown of specs,... Read more...
Best Running Routes in Beijing: Olympic Forest Park, Imperial Lakes and Ancient City Walls
Best Running Routes in Beijing: Olympic Forest Park, Imperial Lakes and Ancient City Walls
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Discover the best running routes in Beijing — from the dedicated tartan track at Olympic Forest Park to the historic Shichahai Hutong lakes and the Temple of Heaven. Complete guide... Read more...
Two Runners, One Rhythm: How Uncle Sam and BK Are Redefining Trust at the BYD Singapore International Marathon Presented by adidas
Two Runners, One Rhythm: How Uncle Sam and BK Are Redefining Trust at the BYD Singapore International Marathon Presented by adidas
|By John Yeong
For BK, a visually impaired (VI) runner preparing for the year-end BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas, the course exists entirely in the senses—the hum of ambient morning traffic,... Read more...
Citadines Singapore Unveils activ∞ 2026 Campaign: Merging Urban Exploration with Singapore’s Booming Running Culture
Citadines Singapore Unveils activ∞ 2026 Campaign: Merging Urban Exploration with Singapore’s Booming Running Culture
|By Sport Plus News Desk
SINGAPORE — The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has officially launched the 2026 edition of its signature activ∞ program across its Citadines... Read more...
The Kiprun Singapore 2026 Course Maps Revealed: Fast Waterfront Tracks, Wide Corridors, and Mid-Race Hype Zones
The Kiprun Singapore 2026 Course Maps Revealed: Fast Waterfront Tracks, Wide Corridors, and Mid-Race Hype Zones
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Decathlon Singapore and MetaSport have officially revealed the route maps for the inaugural edition of The Kiprun Singapore 2026, scheduled for Sunday, 27 September 2026. Flagging off along Nicoll Highway... Read more...
Step Into Singapore’s Biggest Running Party: Why Clarke Quay’s Hood Loops Festival Is the Place to Be This Weekend
Step Into Singapore’s Biggest Running Party: Why Clarke Quay’s Hood Loops Festival Is the Place to Be This Weekend
|By John Yeong
More Than Miles: Dive Into the Beats, Crews, and City Culture at the Hood Loops Festival This Weekend Read more...
Road-Test Before You Invest: New Balance Suntec City Lets You Trial Running Shoes Outdoors for Free
Road-Test Before You Invest: New Balance Suntec City Lets You Trial Running Shoes Outdoors for Free
|By John Yeong
Addressing this age-old runner’s dilemma, New Balance Singapore has rolled out a game-changing shoe trial initiative at its Suntec City Brand Experience Store. Read more...
G-SHOCK Named Official Sponsor of BYD Singapore International Marathon 2026; Launches Partnership at Hood Loops Festival
G-SHOCK Named Official Sponsor of BYD Singapore International Marathon 2026; Launches Partnership at Hood Loops Festival
|By Sport Plus Media Desk
CASIO Singapore has announced a partnership with the BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas, with G-SHOCK as an Official Sponsor. Read more...
BYD Singapore International Marathon 2026: Local 42km Entries Sell Out 3 Months Early as New Course and Surge in First-Timers Revealed
BYD Singapore International Marathon 2026: Local 42km Entries Sell Out 3 Months Early as New Course and Surge in First-Timers Revealed
|By Sport Plus Media Desk
Local entries for the BYD Singapore International Marathon 2026 42km race are officially sold out. Discover key route changes, Benjamin Sheares Bridge, and first-timer stats. Read more...
Garmin Run Marathon Series Singapore 2026: Official 21.1km & 10km Race Route Walkthrough
Garmin Run Marathon Series Singapore 2026: Official 21.1km & 10km Race Route Walkthrough
|By Sport Plus Media Desk
The official race routes for the Garmin Run Marathon Series Singapore 2026 have officially been revealed today on Garmin Singapore's socials.Returning for its third edition on Sunday, 25 October 2026,... Read more...
Nike Pegasus Plus 2: Bringing Race-Day Energy Return to Everyday Mileage
Nike Pegasus Plus 2: Bringing Race-Day Energy Return to Everyday Mileage
|By John Yeong
Finding a running shoe that strikes the balance between durable daily training and snappy race-day energy return is the holy grail for distance runners. Nike’s answer arrives in late August... Read more...
Finding Your Stride in Silence: Nelson Leonardo's Journey From the Back of the Pack to the World Marathon Majors
Finding Your Stride in Silence: Nelson Leonardo's Journey From the Back of the Pack to the World Marathon Majors
|By John Yeong
From Solitary Miles to Six-Star Success: How an Introvert Found His Pace and Belonging in the Running Community. Read more...
Experience the Singapore Night Festival Like Never Before: The adidas Hyperboost Hub Comes to CHIJMES
Experience the Singapore Night Festival Like Never Before: The adidas Hyperboost Hub Comes to CHIJMES
|By John Yeong
Merging Art, Culture, and Night Running: adidas Singapore Transforms CHIJMES for the 2026 Festival. Read more...
Return of Benjamin Sheares, Faster Pacing, and Iconic Views: Official Route Reveal for the 2026 BYD Singapore International Marathon Presented by adidas
Return of Benjamin Sheares, Faster Pacing, and Iconic Views: Official Route Reveal for the 2026 BYD Singapore International Marathon Presented by adidas
|By SportPlus News
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Course Reveal: Sheares Bridge Returns, Safer Start Times, and a Historic Sell-Out Warning. Read more...
ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026: Regional Elites Shatter Limits at Landmark World Athletics Certified 10K
ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026: Regional Elites Shatter Limits at Landmark World Athletics Certified 10K
|By John Yeong
Fifth Edition of the Regional 10KM Run Earns World Athletics Road Race Label Status, Drawing 84 Athletes and A-Racers from Across the Region. Read more...
Countdown to ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026: Southeast Asia’s Fastest Runners Ready to Light Up Bangkok
Countdown to ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026: Southeast Asia’s Fastest Runners Ready to Light Up Bangkok
|By John Yeong
Taking place on Sunday, 16 August 2026, this year’s ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand will see an expected 5,500 runners tackle a 10KM course starting and finishing at... Read more...
Extended Early Morning Train Services & New Safety Measures Announced for 2026 BYD Singapore International Marathon
Extended Early Morning Train Services & New Safety Measures Announced for 2026 BYD Singapore International Marathon
|By SportPlus News
Singapore's Premier World Athletics Gold Label Marathon Unveils Expanded Early Train Services, Dedicated Medic Runners, and a Revamped National Stadium Race Expo for December 2026. Read more...
The Clock is Ticking: Why Full and Half Marathon Slots for the BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas will Stop Selling by September
The Clock is Ticking: Why Full and Half Marathon Slots for the BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas will Stop Selling by September
|By John Yeong
The brutal truth about Singapore's running procrastination culture—and why missing this hard cutoff means losing your personalised race identity forever. Read more...
From Passion to Performance: Vanessa Sam’s Journey with the ASICS A-Racer Programme
From Passion to Performance: Vanessa Sam’s Journey with the ASICS A-Racer Programme
|By John Yeong
Meet the Rising Star Redefining Resilience and Performance in the Singapore Running Community. Read more...
Beyond the Finish Line: How Jon Lim is Redefining Resilience with ASICS
Beyond the Finish Line: How Jon Lim is Redefining Resilience with ASICS
|By John Yeong
From Schoolboy Trials to Elite Racer: Exploring the Mindset of Singapore’s Rising Distance Star. Read more...
A Masterclass in Longevity: How Shah Feroz Balances Elite Performance, Injury Recovery, and the Pursuit of a Better Self
A Masterclass in Longevity: How Shah Feroz Balances Elite Performance, Injury Recovery, and the Pursuit of a Better Self
|By John Yeong
From Former SEA Games Competitor to Mentor, Feroz is Redefining What It Means to Train with Purpose and Resilience. Read more...
Magic in Motion: Disney Run Singapore 2026 presented by Uniqlo Transforms Sentosa into a Fairytale Spectacle
Magic in Motion: Disney Run Singapore 2026 presented by Uniqlo Transforms Sentosa into a Fairytale Spectacle
|By SportPlus News
Over 7,000 Runners Unite for Singapore’s Most Enchanting Race as Disney Run Singapore 2026 presented by Uniqlo Charms Singaporean Families and Avid Runners Alike Read more...
Sunshine Strides, and PB Smiles: Why Gold Coast Remains the Crown Jewel for Southeast Asian Runners
Sunshine Strides, and PB Smiles: Why Gold Coast Remains the Crown Jewel for Southeast Asian Runners
|By John Yeong
A historic 792 athletes from Singapore took to the starting line, the highest number of entrants the nation has ever sent to this prestigious race, underscoring a growing "runcation" trend... Read more...
Historic Weekend for Singapore at Gold Coast Marathon 2026: Vanessa Lee Shatters 30-Year National Half Marathon Record, and Shaun Goh Rewrites on 10KM Men's Road Record
Historic Weekend for Singapore at Gold Coast Marathon 2026: Vanessa Lee Shatters 30-Year National Half Marathon Record, and Shaun Goh Rewrites on 10KM Men's Road Record
|By SportPlus News
Record breaking performances for Singaporean athletes on first day of 2026 Gold Coast Marathon Weekend. Read more...
The Resilience of Rhythm: How Singapore Duathlete Yong Man Yun Redefines the Athlete’s Journey
The Resilience of Rhythm: How Singapore Duathlete Yong Man Yun Redefines the Athlete’s Journey
|By John Yeong
Beyond the Podium: Resilience, Longevity, and the Power of Process with ASICS Singapore’s Multi SEA Games Duathlete Read more...
Experience the Oakley Movement: New Bi-Weekly Community Runs Launching at Funan
Experience the Oakley Movement: New Bi-Weekly Community Runs Launching at Funan
|By SportPlus News
Turning Every Kilometre into Something Bigger: A Fresh Social Running Experience in the City Centre. Read more...
From Classroom Tracks to Elite Road Racing: Evan Tang’s Journey with the ASICS A-Racers
From Classroom Tracks to Elite Road Racing: Evan Tang’s Journey with the ASICS A-Racers
|By John Yeong
Meet the Newest Member of the ASICS A-Racers Program Changing the Singapore Running Narrative. Read more...
Beyond the 3-Hour Mark: How Serena Teoh Reimagined Her Athletic Prime
Beyond the 3-Hour Mark: How Serena Teoh Reimagined Her Athletic Prime
|By John Yeong
ASICS athlete Serena Teoh creates new blueprint for lifelong performance through her discipline of showing up. Read more...
From Hall Games to Elite Tracks: How Adarsh is Redefining the Next Gen of Singapore Running
From Hall Games to Elite Tracks: How Adarsh is Redefining the Next Gen of Singapore Running
|By John Yeong
Meet the Newest Face of the ASICS A-Racers Programme as He Sets His Sights on the 2026 META : Time : Trials. Read more...
From Duathlon Dominance to the Marathon Stage: Ahmad Arif Ibrahim’s Quest for Perfection
From Duathlon Dominance to the Marathon Stage: Ahmad Arif Ibrahim’s Quest for Perfection
|By John Yeong
Inside the Mind of a Singaporean Elite Endurance Athlete: From Multisport Mastery to Marathon Greatness Read more...
From Primary School Track to ASICS A-Racer: Shohib Marican’s Blueprint for Sustainable Speed
From Primary School Track to ASICS A-Racer: Shohib Marican’s Blueprint for Sustainable Speed
|By John Yeong
From Elite Track Roots to Coaching the Next Generation: Inside the Training Philosophy of Singapore's ASICS A-Racer Read more...
Chasing Milliseconds: Janelle Lum on Finding Her Flow as an ASICS A-Racer
Chasing Milliseconds: Janelle Lum on Finding Her Flow as an ASICS A-Racer
|By John Yeong
Beyond the Personal Best: How ASICS A-Racer Janelle Lum is Redefining Resilience in Her Journey. Read more...
Singapore Tops 2026 Gold Coast Marathon International Participants List in Historic Numbers as Region Continues to Show Strong Interest in the Race
Singapore Tops 2026 Gold Coast Marathon International Participants List in Historic Numbers as Region Continues to Show Strong Interest in the Race
|By SportPlus News
Record-Breaking International Attendance Signals New Era for Queensland’s Premier Running Event Read more...