The Singapore Athletic Association is looking for sports marketing agencies to market the commercial rights of the Singapore Marathon, Singapore Cross Country and Singapore Road Relay.
The Singapore Marathon last Sunday saw the roads of downtown Singapore closed to traffic as tens of thousands of runners ruled. Here's a picture story for the day.
Mok Ying Ren, Singapore's top triathlete, made his marathon debut in style, running away with the accolade of Singapore's fastest male marathoner with a timing of 2 hours, 43 minutes and 42 seconds in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009.
Defending champion Luke Kibet edged out compatriot Johnstone Chepkwony in an exciting sprint finish, setting a new course record of 2 hours, 11 minutes and 24 seconds at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.
When the estimated 17,000 runners start off on their 42.1km marathon tomorrow, another battle in the background involving running shoe brands will also take place.
2007 SEA Games triathlon champion Mok Ying Ren is slated to make his marathon debut at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon next Sunday, 6 December.
Dr Benedict Tan is a former national sailor who is also a three-time Sportsman of the Year. Since he stopped sailing, he has made a successful transition to the marathon and was the third-fastest local in the 2008 Singapore Marathon. Enrico Varella interviews him prior to the official launch of his new book - "Run For Your Life! - The Complete Marathon Guide".
Julie Ong and Sim Phei Sunn were two Singaporean endurance athletes who recently took part in The North Face 100 Singapore race. Phei Sunn and Julie competed in the 100km Duo Women's Category where they came in second place and were the only Singaporean team on the podium.