Your Home Race: Run Clubs Join the Countdown to Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Registration

Running communities from seasoned pacers, joyful joggers, and a bold Gen Z crew unite to kick off the road to Singapore’s premier race event

As the launch of registrations for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2025 draws near, the city’s running scene is pulsing with renewed energy. What was once a personal journey for many runners is now being transformed into a celebration of community, camaraderie, and collective anticipation.

And leading that charge? Four very different, yet equally passionate run clubs: The High Panters and Happy Pace Club, Running Department, and the bold new Gen Z-led collective, That Run Club.

Each club brings its own rhythm, voice, and vibe to the countdown — but together, they represent the unifying heartbeat of Singapore’s running culture.

The High Panters and Happy Pace Club: For the Love of the Run

Known for their electric energy and joyful approach to running, as well as their creative cheer signs at their cheer zones every December, The High Panters and Happy Pace Club aren’t your average pace chasers.

Their mantra — "Community, culture, run” — is lived out in every kilometer, whether it’s through weekend city loops or their weekday runs that provide avenues for runners who may not be as athletically inclined to not be afraid of starting their run journey with festival-like fun. By joining the SCSM countdown, they brought the spirit of movement and mood, showing that training for a marathon can be as much about smiles as splits.

Running Department: The Steady Heartbeat of the SCSM

If there’s one group that’s synonymous with Singapore’s biggest marathon, it’s Running Department. As the official pacers of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, they’ve become the trusted guides for thousands of runners chasing personal bests — or simply looking to finish strong. Their participation in the registration countdown signals a deeper message: preparation begins with purpose. And with their iconic pacing flags fluttering again soon, the excitement is palpable.

That Run Club: Gen Z’s Bold Step Into the Race

New to the scene but already making waves, That Run Club is a Gen Z-powered collective that encourages new runners to begin on their running journey whatever their abilities through inclusivity and social content. They’re redefining what it means to be a runner—not by pace or distance, but by showing up. The "Zoomies" involvement in the SCSM lead-up this year brings a fresh, fearless energy that’s drawing in a younger, more diverse crowd. For them, the marathon isn’t just a race; it’s a platform.

PHOTO: HANA BASIR, SPORTPLUS.SG

As registration nears, this quartet of running clubs is not just setting the tone — they’re representing the wider running community and others to shape the story. From seasoned marathoners to wide-eyed first-timers, the message is clear: the road to SCSM 2025 is not one you have to run alone.

PHOTO: HANA BASIR, SPORTPLUS.SG

Whether you're pushing for a new personal record or taking your first bold steps toward the finish line, the countdown to the registration for your home race isn't a lonely one — these clubs are here to run it with you.

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s a movement. And it starts now.

PHOTO: HANA BASIR, SPORTPLUS.SG

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