NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

National Championship marathon athletes will begin the race in the same pen as the Marathon Elite athletes. This means they have the
unique opportunity to compete alongside some of the best marathon runners. Moreover, if a National Championship athlete finishes in the
top 8 overall in the Marathon race, they will be eligible to receive the Elite prize money.

Both Elite and National Championship marathon athletes will be flagged off in a dedicated wave, starting separately from the other
participants. Elite and National Championship marathon athletes will exclusively have a clear and unobstructed course at the start of the
race.

Athletes who meet the National Championship Elite Station Qualifying Time of 2 hours 45 minutes for men or 3 hours 15 minutes for
women will gain access to Elite Stations during the Marathon. These stations provide enhanced support that are reserved for top-tier
athletes on top of the existing Aid Stations along the Marathon course.

Each National Championship athletes will receive a race bib specifically designed for the National Championship, distinguishing them from
general marathon athletes.

National Championship athletes will have access to exclusive Elite areas and the Elite call room at the start venue. These areas offer a
more comfortable and focused environment to prepare for the race.

After completing the race, athletes can relax and recover in the Elite lounge at the finish venue. This lounge provides food, beverages, and
a space to unwind post-race.

We offer a convenient baggage transfer service from the start venue to the finish venue for all National Championship athletes, allowing
them to easily retrieve their belongings after the race.

Athletes competing in the National Championship are eligible for prize money, adding an extra incentive to perform at their best.

All National Championship athletes are invited to attend a pre-race technical briefing on 29 or 30 November. This session will provide
important information and insights to help athletes prepare optimally for the race day.

• All eligible athletes who meet the qualifying times and wish to take part in the NC must register their interest via this link
  (https://form.jotform.com/241551268151452). SA will verify the information provided and submit to Ironman and a SCSM
  registration link will be provided to you.
• If you are one of the top three (3) finishers in the 2023 SCSM Singapore National Championship for the Full and Half
  Marathon, you will be invited to take part in the 2024 edition to defend your title and your registration fees will be waived. This
  applies for both Open and Masters categories.
• If you are a spexCarded athlete or recipient of the Singapore Athletics OCTC Grant, your registration fees will be waived.
• The National Championship Full Marathon fees are $196 and the National Championship Half Marathon fees are $176.

Not all eligible athletes who submit their application form will be automatically accepted nor guaranteed entry into the event due to limited
field size.

All eligible athletes who meet the qualifying times and wish to take part in the NC will have to register their interest via this link
(https://form.jotform.com/241551268151452). SA will verify the information provided and submit to Ironman and a SCSM registration link
will be provided to you.

Races have to be in a Singapore Athletics, World Athletics or Association for International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)
certified and sanctioned course during the qualifying window. “Gun” time is the only acceptable method of timing.

Personal details, the race you are keen to enter into and proof of your qualifying performance within the window period.

The NC has a qualifying period of 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024 and the below are the entry standards:

Marathon

Men 3hrs 00min 00sec >*
Men’s Masters 3hrs 00min 00 sec >*
Women 3hrs 30min 00sec >*
Women’s Masters 3hrs 30min 00 sec >*

Half Marathon
Men 1hrs 20min 00sec >
Women 1hrs 40min 00sec >

*Please take note that athletes will need to meet 2hrs 45mins 00sec (men) & 3hrs 15mins 00sec (women) for access to Elite Stations.

The top 3 finishers of the 2023 SCSM will be considered as having met the qualifying standard for NC. You will be invited to take part in
the 2024 edition to defend your title and your registration fees will be waived. This applies for both Open and Masters categories.

Only Singaporeans who met the entry standard and signed up for the National Championships category will compete for the national title
and prize money.

Similar to last year, if a Singaporean athlete wins multiple categories (e.g. A 35 year old Singaporean athlete finished 2nd in the Elite
race could potentially be placed 1st in National Championship (Marathon) and 1st in the National Championship (Masters), he/she will be
awarded the silver medal for Elite and Gold medal for the two other categories. His/her standings will be recorded for the respective
categories but he/she will only receive the highest prize money. The lower prize money will be forfeited.

Additional race distances and considerations may be possible in place of the above standards. To be considered, please complete the
same application by 17th October or as soon as possible for case-by-case consideration.