Where to Find Structured Running Programs in Singapore for Marathon and HYROX Training
- John Yeong
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 7 hours ago
Looking to take the step up beyond social runs? Discover weekly run clubs that offer structured trainings and coaching programs with marathon training plans to level up your endurance game for HYROX or Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
For runners in Singapore preparing for endurance races like the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon or athletes training for hybrid fitness events like HYROX, consistent and structured training is key to peak performance. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply aiming to complete your first race, joining a run club that offers a structured training program can give you access to professional coaching, community support, and weekly training sessions tailored to your goals.
Structured Runs with Credible Coaching
While many gyms have jumped on the running hype and formed their own run communities in order to keep members within their ecosystem in the lead up to HYROX, some are new to running themselves and may lead without the relevant run-specific experience or appropriate coaching backgrounds in endurance sports to do so.
Here we highlight five top avenues in Singapore where runners can join structured training programs to get race-ready.
1. PUMA Nitro Run Club Singapore
The PUMA Nitro Run Club offers a well-organised platform for runners of all levels, led by experienced coaches and pacers.
Held weekly on every Tuesday and one Saturday a month in central locations like the Singapore Sports Hub, Bishan Stadium and Marina Bay, these sessions focus on speed work, endurance building, and form correction—perfect for all levels of runners and HYROX athletes looking to boost cardiovascular fitness.
Led by head coach Jacky Ong, weekly sessions offer customised workouts for those tackling the 5KM / 10KM / HYROX, Half Marathon and Full Marathon distances.
Training Days / Time :
Tuesdays (7PM)
One Saturday a Month (6.30AM)
Location: Singapore Sports Hub (Outside Shimano)
Bishan Stadium
Red Dot Design Museum East Coast Park
Types of Sessions Available:
Intervals, Tempo
Prior Registration Needed: Yes, through Heylo (https://heylo.group/pumanitrorunclubsg)
Run by Certified Coaches: Yes
Participation Fees if Any?
Free of Charge
2. Garmin Run Club x ASICS Running Club
In a unique collaboration, the Garmin Run Club and ASICS Running Club provide one of the most comprehensive running programs in Singapore, led by former and current national athletes Shah Feroz, Yong Man Yun and Loh Guo Pei.
These are supported by Garmin’s data-driven feedback tools that help runners track their progress and optimise training. Garmin Run Club's training sessions run all year long, anchored on the lead up to key events across the year such as 2XU Compression Run, Garmin Run Singapore and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.
Sessions are tailored for beginners to advanced runners, and focus ranges from tempo runs to hill sprints and long-distance builds.
Training Days / Time :
Tuesdays (7PM)
Thursdays (7PM)
Saturdays (7AM)
Location: Tuesdays - Singapore Indoor Stadium Thursdays - MOE Evans, CCAB Saturdays - Singapore Indoor Stadium
Types of Sessions Available:
Intervals, Tempo, Long Runs
Prior Registration Needed:
Yes through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/garmin-run-club-x-asics-running-club-april-sessions-tickets)
Run by Certified Coaches?
Yes, national athletes with coaching certifications
Participation Fees if Any?
Free of Charge
3. Fast and Free Run Club
A community run club led by club captains and pacers, Fast and Free Run Club blends community vibes with expert-led workouts.
Weekly runs are open to the public and often incorporate drills, intervals, and recovery-focused routines—ideal for those cross-training for HYROX or building marathon stamina.
Conducting two primary sessions weekly, FFRC does structured interval workouts on Thursdays which they brand "Toasted Thursdays", while having social long runs otherwise known as "Kaya Runs" on Saturday mornings, usually ending off at a cafe or kaya toast venue.
Training Days / Time :
Thursdays (7PM), Saturdays (6.30AM)
Location: Thursdays - Gate 4 @ 100PLUS Promenade, Singapore Sports Hub Saturdays - Meet at 18 Robinson Road
Types of Sessions Available:
Intervals, Long Runs
Prior Registration Needed:
Yes, through FFRC's Telegram Channel (https://t.me/runwithffrc)
Run by Certified Coaches?
Club Captain and Pacers
Participation Fees if Any?
Free of Charge
4. Elevate Performance Coaching
If you prefer a more personalised and competitive edge, Elevate Performance Coaching offers structured training plans crafted by elite-level coaches.
Their track squad group sessions emphasise performance metrics, VO2 max development, and progressive overload principles—perfect for serious marathoners or HYROX competitors who want to level up.
Track squad training is based on VDOT, a term popularised by Dr. Jack Daniels, a renowned exercise physiologist and running coach, in his book Daniels’ Running Formula.
It is a metric used to estimate a runner's fitness level and predict race performances based on a standardised scale.
Training Days / Time :
Tuesdays (7PM)
Thursdays (7PM)
Location:
Tuesdays - Bedok ActiveSG Stadium Thursdays - MOE Evans, CCAB
Types of Sessions Available:
Tuesdays - Tempo / Threshold Thursdays - Interval / Repetition
Prior Registration Needed:
Yes, Through Club App
Run by Certified Coaches?
Yes
Participation Fees if Any?
- $360 SGD for 20x Session Pass ($18/ session) *valid for 24 weeks
- $200 SGD for 10x Session Pass ($20/session) *valid for 12 weeks
- $25 SGD for 1x Drop-In
5. ActiveSG Distance Running Program
Backed by Sport Singapore, the ActiveSG Distance Running Program offers a government-supported avenue for affordable and effective structured running.
Participants benefit from certified coaches, interval-based sessions, and periodised race training. It’s a great option for those seeking a cost-effective yet high-quality program.
The ActiveSG Distance Running program is affiliated with the ActiveSG Athletics Club and offers sessions across three different venues across the island - catering to runners who stay at different locations.
Training Days / Time :
Bedok Mon (6.30PM) Thu (6.30PM)
Sat (7.30AM)
Bukit Gombak Mon (6.30PM) Thu (6.30PM) Sat (7.30AM) Yio Chu Kang
Mon (6.30PM)
Wed (6.30PM)
Sat (7.30AM)
Location:
Bedok Stadium Bukit Gombak Stadium
Yio Chu Kang Stadium
Types of Sessions Available:
Intervals, Tempo Runs, Long Runs
Prior Registration Needed:
Yes, through ActiveSG App
Run by Certified Coaches?
Yes
Participation Fees if Any?
$180 (Members), $257 (Non-members)
Final Thoughts
Singapore’s humid climate and urban terrain offer unique challenges—but with various avenues available for structured running programs, aspiring marathoners and HYROX athletes can train smart, stay consistent, and push boundaries.
Whether you're chasing a sub-4 marathon or crushing your next HYROX event, we hope this article has given you some inspiration on communities you can train with and provide you with more structured HYROX training and marathon training runs which are key to forming the foundation for your athletic success.