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Frequently
Asked Questions
Answers:
Race
1. When and where will the race be held?
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2004 will be held
on Sunday, 5 December 2004. Start point is at the Esplanade
Bridge and End Point for all races will be at the City Hall
Padang. Top
2. What are the race
categories?
There are 2 main categories, for individuals and team.
Individual
- Marathon (42.195km)*
- Half Marathon (21.1km)**
- 10km
- South East CDC Kids Dash (700m)***
* Participants for the Marathon must be 18 years and above
as at 5 Dec 04.
** Participants for the Half Marathon must be 17 years and
above as at 5 Dec 04.
*** Participants for the South East CDC Kids Dash must be
below 13 years as at 5 Dec 04.
Team
(Each team to have 4 to 6 participants. Each participant runs
10km)
- Team (Men)
- Team (Women)
- Team (Mixed) (At least one scoring member of the opposite
sex)
All participants will start their race at the Esplanade
Bridge at staggered start times, from 6am. All races will
also finish at City Hall Padang. Top
3. What is ChampionChip
timing?
It is a state-of-the-art electronic timing system capable
of providing the most accurate Race time possible for thousands
of people at a go. All participants will be timed using
ChampionChip Timing.
Race results which will be published on the event website
within 48 hours after the race, will indicate your “Chip
Time” and “Gun Time”.
“Gun Time” (still officially accepted by the
IAAF as the valid mode of measuring running time) includes
whatever distance you had to cover before you actually reach
the Start line. The ChampionChip eliminates that major issue
of inaccurate timing and gives you your “Net Time”.
All finishers will have their “Net Time” on
their Race Certificate, which will be mailed to the finishers
by 15 Jan 2005. Top
4. What is an Entry
Pack?
The Race Entry Pack is an exclusive event pack which will
consist of Race BIB Number, a loaned ChampionChip, Event
Handbook, Event T-shirt and a whole host of sponsor goodies.
The Event Handbook is the essential guide to all Race Day
events and information.
You cannot start your race without the ChampionChip and bib
number and all runners must collect their Race Entry Pack
at the Marathon Expo prior to Race Day. Top
5. Where are the water stations?
Water stations are located at an interval of 2km on the
course.
In addition, there will be refreshment/isotonic drink stations
every 5km on the course.
At the Start and End Points, both water and isotonic drinks
will be available to the runners. Top
6. Can I rollerblade or cycle during the
race instead?
No. Using any wheel-run objects for projection runs contrary
to the rules and regulations of this International Amateur
Federation (IAAF) sanctioned international event. This rule
is to ensure the safety of all the participants. Top
7. Can I bring along my pets?
No. Walking/Running with pets is strictly disallowed in
this race. Top
8. How long will
the route be closed to traffic?
Participants still on the route after 12pm (6 hours from
the start time) will be required to run on the footpaths.
Don’t worry. As long as you finish your race, the
well-deserved finisher medal is yours. No matter how long
you take. Top
9. Am I eligible for 2 cash prizes if I qualify
for 2 prizes? E.g. Singaporean Marathon runner 8th in Men
Overall and 1st in Singapore Men?
If you have entered for the Individual category, you are
not eligible for the 2 cash prizes. You may opt to collect
the higher prize money. However, your race time and standing
in both race categories will remain.
If you entered for the Team category, you are eligible for
the prizes of the 10km Individual race as well. This means
that you are eligible for prizes within your chosen Team
Race and the 10km Individual Race and your race time and
standing in both race categories will remain. Top
10. If I register
for the Marathon and on race day I could only manage the Half
Marathon, can I still get the Half Marathon Finisher Medal
and Certificate?
No. Race Category and distances are non-transferable. Top
11. What are the sizes for the Event T-shirt
and Finisher T-shirt?
| Size Measurement
in CM |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
| CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE |
97 |
102 |
107 |
112 |
117 |
122 |
| BODY LENGTH
(front neck to front hem) |
68 |
70 |
72 |
74 |
76 |
78 |
| SHOULDER
POINT TO SHOULDER POINT |
48 |
49 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
Note: Size subjected to availability. Top
12. What is the current
record time and who is the record holder?
| Record |
Men |
Women |
| Name |
Time |
Name |
Time |
| World |
Paul Tergat
(KEN) |
2 hr 4
min 55 sec |
Paula
Radcliffe (GBR) |
2 hr 15
min 25 sec |
| Singapore
Marathon |
Tommy
Terrson (SWE) |
2 hr 18
min 30 sec |
Constantina
Dita (ROM) |
2 hr 36
min 6 sec |
| Murugiah
Rameshon (SIN) |
2 hr 34
min 46 sec |
Toh So
Liang (SIN) |
2 hr 57
min 28 sec |
| Standard
Chartered Singapore Marathon |
Joseph
Riri (KEN) |
2 hr 18
min 46 sec |
Constantina
Dita (ROM) |
2 hr 36
min 6 sec |
| Lee Kar
Lun (SIN) |
2 hr 50
min 25 sec |
Toh So
Liang |
3 hr 14
min 33 sec |
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13. What are the prizes?
| Category |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
8th |
9th |
10th |
11th |
12th |
13th |
14th |
15th |
| Men Open US$ |
25000 |
15000 |
8000 |
5000 |
4000 |
2500 |
2500 |
1500 |
1500 |
1000 |
1000 |
750 |
750 |
500 |
500 |
| Women Open US$ |
25000 |
12000 |
6000 |
4000 |
3000 |
2000 |
1500 |
1000 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
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| S'pore Men S$ |
3000 |
2000 |
1000 |
750 |
600 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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| S'pore Women S$ |
3000 |
2000 |
1000 |
750 |
600 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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| Veteran Men S$ |
1000 |
750 |
750 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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| Veteran Women S$ |
1000 |
750 |
750 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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| Men Half M'thon S$ |
500 |
400 |
300 |
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Category |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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| Women Half M'thon
S$ |
500 |
400 |
300 |
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Team
- Men S$ |
1000 |
750 |
500 |
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| Men 10km S$ |
300 |
200 |
100 |
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Team
- Women S$ |
1000 |
750 |
500 |
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| Women 10km S$ |
300 |
200 |
100 |
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Team
- Mixed S$ |
1000 |
750 |
500 |
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Finishers' Commendations
| Medals |
All finishers will receive their Finisher
medal. |
| Certificates |
All finishers will have their “Net
Time” on their Race Certificate, which will be
mailed to the finishers by 15 Jan 2005. |
| Marathon Finishers |
In addition to the above commendations,
all finishers of the Marathon (42.195km) will receive
an exclusive Finisher T-Shirt. |
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Team Category
14. How does the Team
Category work?
Each team can comprised of between 4 to 6 runners who will
all run 10km simultaneously, starting from the Esplanade
Bridge at 7am and finishing at City Hall Padang. The team
with the lowest accumulated time of their first 4 finishers
will be declared the winner.
The 3 team races are :-
| 1. |
Team (Men) |
First 4 men finishers to score, but a
team can register a maximum of 6 men. |
| 2. |
Team (Women) |
First 4 women finishers to score, but
a team can register a maximum of 6 women. |
| 3. |
Team (Mixed) |
First 4 finishers, must include at least
one of the opposite sex, to finish, to score. But a
team can register a maximum of 6 participants with at
least 1 member from the opposite sex. |
But a team can register a maximum of 6 participants with
at least 1 member from the opposite sex.
All finishers of the team category will receive a Finisher
Medal (10km) and Race Certificate with their 10km “Net
Time”. Top
15. If I have already registered for the
10km Individual Race, can I switch race category and run in
the Team Category (10km)?
No. Race Category is non-transferable. Top
16. If I entered for
the Team Category and finish as the 2nd fastest finisher in
the 10km (Team and 10km Individual), do I qualify for the
prize money under the 10km Individual Race?
Yes. Participants for the Team category are eligible for the
10km Individual Race. Top
17. Do I pay lesser
if my team registers only 4 members?
No. You still pay the full amount. Registration fee for Team
category is based on per team. Top
18. After registering
4 members in the Team Category, can I add another runner to
my team at a later date?
No. After registration, new members cannot be added to the
team. Top
19. What is the Standard
Chartered Corporate Distance Challenge?
Companies will compete based on the total distance completed
by their staff regardless of their race category or finishing
time. The top 4 companies with the highest combined distance
completed win two tickets each to one of the 4 Standard Chartered
Marathons: Nairobi, Dubai, Mumbai and Hong Kong. Each winning
company will be entitled to 2 entries to the respective Standard
Chartered Marathons with return flight and 2 nights’
accommodation. The TOP 10 companies will be honoured in major
newspapers after the event and awarded a plaque for their
achievement.
To register for the Standard Chartered Corporate Distance
Challenge, simply indicate your Company Name in FULL at point
of registration. Call 63409 647 for more information. Top
20. What is the School
Distance Challenge?
Schools will compete based on the total distance completed
by their staff and students regardless of their race category
or finishing time. The TOP 10 schools will be honoured in
major newspapers after the event and awarded a plaque for
their achievement.
To register for the Schools Distance Challenge, simply indicate
your School Name in FULL at point of registration. Call 63409
647 for more information. Top
Registration
21. How can I register?
You can register online by clicking here or
sign up at any Standard Chartered Branch in Singapore. The
closing date is 17 Nov 2004. Top
22. How will I know
if my entry has been accepted?
You will receive a confirmation slip upon your successful
registration. All participants will be issued a unique Race
ID as show in their confirmation slip.
There is also the Online Entry Confirmation which you can
use to check if you have registered successfully. Follow this
link to see if your name is found in the list of race
participants.
You will need to produce your confirmation slip together with
your NRIC/Passport when you collect your Race Entry Pack at
the Marathon Expo from 2 to 4 December 2004 at the Official
Hotel. Top
23. Do I get a
refund if I choose not to participate after registration?
No. Registration fee is not refundable. Top
24. Can I make
changes to my personal particulars after submitting my registration?
Yes. If your email is incorrect, you may change it by clicking
here.
For other personal particulars amendments, send an email to
registration@singaporemarathon.com,
stating your RACE ID and CHANGES REQUIRED. Top
25. Can I change
race categories after I have registered?
No. Top
26. Do
Standard Chartered Credit Card, ATM Cardholders and Manhattan
Cardmembers enjoy any discounts?
Yes. Standard Chartered Credit Cardmembers and Manhattan Cardmembers
will receive a 15% discount when they pay using their credit
card.
For ATM Cardholders, they will enjoy the 15% discount upon
showing their ATM Card when they sign up at any Standard Chartered
Branch in Singapore. Top
27. What is a promotion code?
A promotion code is issued to selected individuals or groups,
which will allow them discount off the prevailing registration
fee when they register online. Top
28. Do I get an
additional discount if I register online using my Standard
Chartered Credit Card together with my special promotion code?
No. Discounts do not overlap. Use of the special promotion
code supercedes all other discounts. Top
Training
29. Are there any
running clubs in Singapore that I can join?
Yes. There is a list
of existing running clubs in Singapore that actively organizes
runs for its members on a regular basis. Please contact your
desired club directly for more details. Top
Events
30. Where and when
is the Marathon Expo?
| Date |
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2 and 3 Dec 04 (11am to 9pm) |
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4 Dec 04 (10am to 5pm) |
| Venue |
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Swissotel the Stamford Singapore |
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31. What are running clinics?
It is a 2-hour lecture-style presentation conducted by specialists
in the field of sports science and medicine, sports equipment
and of course, long distance running. There will be 3 clinics
to prepare you for your race. Admission is free but you will
need to pre-register through the website. All clinics will
be held at the Official Hotel from 3pm to 5pm.
The dates of the 3 clinics are 24 July, 11 Sep and 6 Nov.
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32. What is “Run
With Me”?
This is a practical informal running event that is designed
to instill confidence and motivate new runners. Each “Run
With Me” session will be led by a specialist in long
distance running and provides the opportunity for runners
to put into practice what they have learnt from the clinics.
| Event |
Date |
Time
/ Duration |
Venue |
| 1st Run With Me |
Sun, 1 Aug |
4pm |
East Coast
Park, Carpark B1 |
| 2nd Run With Me |
Sun, 17
Sep |
6pm |
Raffles
Place |
| 3rd Run With Me |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
Top
33. How do I register
for Running Clinics and Run With Me sessions?
You do not need to register. Availability of seats strictly
based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Top
Supporters
34. What is Runspiration?
Runspiration is motivation for runners to the “run”
and “triumph” through support from companions,
colleagues and community from the pre-race stage to the race
day and post-race stage.
Sign up your friends,
family or yourself to receive updates on this Supporters’
Programme. Top
35. What are some of the activities under
Runspiration?
- Runspiration Guide
- Spirit On The Course
- Runspiration Tour
- Roadside Hero
- Nominate your Favourite Runspirator
- Carnival
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36. What can I expect from the Race Day Carnival?
There will be lots of game booths, bouncy castles for the
kids a wide spread of food & beverages, a beet garden
to chill out and not forgetting LIVE race commentary plus
the best viewing spot to cheer the runners on as they approach
the home straight. Top
E-features
37. What can I expect
in the e-newsletter?
The monthly newsletters will include training/preparation/nutritional
tips, related articles on running, promotions offered by our
partners and information on upcoming events, etc. Top
Charity
38. Who is this event
benefiting?
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is proud to be supporting
Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped and Seeing
Is Believing is a Standard Chartered global community fundraising
initiative to help make a difference to the problem of blindness.
Aiming to save the sight of a million people, the Bank has
to date raised US$1.4 million, enabling some 56,000 people
around the world to see again. Top
Contact Information
39. How do I contact
the Organisers?
You can contact us at:-
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Office
15 Stadium Road, National Stadium, Singapore 397718
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