EKIDEN

Ekiden is back! In teams of 5, this relay race combines the endurance of long-distance running with the camaraderie of teamwork. Runners of the relay race celebrate the shared pursuit of completing a marathon distance together.

The race begins at the F1 Pit Building and follows a route that takes runners through various iconic landmarks in Singapore. Starting off from F1 Pit Building, participants head towards Republic Ave. Around the 2km mark, they pass by the Golden Mile Plaza before turning back onto Nicoll Highway, then crossing Merdeka Bridge towards National Stadium.

Runners circle around National Stadium and return along Nicoll Highway. Upon reaching the vicinity of Suntec City, they turn right into Middle Road, then onto Rochor Road. From there, they proceed onto Temasek Boulevard, passing by the Fountain of Wealth, and then back towards F1 Pit Building.

After turning left at Raffles Boulevard, participants reach the first Ekiden Changeover Zone. Following a left turn onto Ophir Road, they ascend onto the ECP Expressway heading east, exiting at Exit 14A onto Fort Road Junction.

Continuing east along East Coast Park (ECP) Service Road for approximately 5km, runners encounter the second Ekiden Changeover Zone near the Cyclist Park at ECP. After a U-turn, they head back towards Marina East Drive, crossing the bridge at Marina Barrage onto Marina Gardens Drive where the third Ekiden Changeover Zone awaits.

The route then skirts around Gardens by the Bay, turning right into Marina Boulevard and through the Marina Bay area. At the junction of Robinson Road, a left turn takes them towards Anson Road and Keppel Road for another 2km. After making a right turn at Keppel Road, they head towards West Coast Highway, ascending onto the viaduct and cruising westward past Vivo City and Singapore Cable Car. After a U-turn and returning via the viaduct to Keppel Road, runners find the fourth Ekiden Changeover Zone next to the Old Tanjong Pagar Train Station.

Turning left onto Anson Road, participants continue down Robinson Road, passing Collyer Quay and Fullerton Road. After making a left turn past the Fullerton Hotel, they head towards the Finish Line located at Anderson Bridge.