There has been a rise in adorable themed marathons such as the My Melody x Kuromi Luna Fiesta, which took place in September 2025.
While conventional marathons like Standard Chartered Marathon might be daunting for newcomers, we’ve found five other marathons with shorter distances and cuter merchandise to soothe your post-running pains.
1. Baby Shark
Top of the list is a popular event that took place in 2024, which is the Baby Shark Run. The run will take place on 17 January 2026 from 6.45am to 10am, at Marina Barrage.
You can opt for either the 2km or 4km categories, and enjoy freebies such as jerseys, medals, race bibs, and more. Tickets start from S$68, and registrations are open until 16 January 2026.
If this sounds interesting, hurry and sign up here!
Baby Shark Run 2026
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📍 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
🕒 6.45am–10am
📅 17 January 2026
2. Capybara Run
Perhaps you might be too old for Baby Shark. Well, then you should check out the Capybara Run! It’ll be taking place on 17 January 2026 from 7am to 10am at Marina Barrage.
Similar to Baby Shark, you’ll get to enjoy free jerseys, medals, cardholders, and more exciting merchandise. There’ll be 2km and 4km run categories to choose from, and tickets start from S$58.
For children under 12 who are raring to join, please convince an adult to join with you in order to be eligible. Don’t forget to register here and have fun with capybara decor!
Capybara Run 2026
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📍 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
🕒 7am–10am
📅 17 January 2026
3. Hello Kitty
This is for our fitness Sanrio fans who missed out on My Melody x Kuromi Luna Fiesta—good news! An upcoming Hello Kitty Marathon is happening on 18 January 2026 from 7am onwards, at Marina Barrage.
While you can opt into either the 2km or 4km categories, you’ll also be entitled to the freebies package. Each package includes free jerseys, medals, drawstring bags, and much more!
Tickets start from S$58, making it affordable for you to bring your kids along and sweat it out together! Make sure to register by 17 January 2026 here, and do not miss out on this exciting marathon.
Hello Kitty Run 2026
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📍 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
🕒 From 7am onwards
📅 18 January 2026
4. Sesame Street
Calling all Elmo and Cookie Monster fans, we found the perfect marathon for you—the Sesame Street Run will be taking place on 12 April 2026, from 6.30am onwards at Marina Barrage.
Unlike the rest of these marathons, the Sesame Street Marathon offers three run categories such as 2km, 4km, and 6km. If you’re not much of a runner, that’s okay, as this marathon is beginner-friendly enough that it welcomes all levels of participants to walk/run in the marathon.
You can even form teams or duos for exclusive freebie packages, which include jerseys, medals, face towels, and more! Tickets start from S$58, and you may register here.
Sesame Street Run 2026
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📍 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
🕒 From 6.30am onwards
📅 12 April 2026
5. Crayon Shin-Chan
Last but not least, everyone’s nostalgic childhood character—Crayon Shin-Chan Run. It will be held on 3 May 2026 from 6am to 11am at OCBC Square.
Similar to the Sesame Street Run, there will also be three run categories to choose from—3km, 5km, or 10km. Each category will be given its own tailored freebies package, including free jerseys, medals, foldable fans, race bibs, and more.
Tickets start from S$58, and registrations are open here.
Crayon Shin-Chan Run 2026
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📍 1 Stadium Drive, OCBC Square, Singapore 397629
🕒 6am–11am
📅 3 May 2026
For our more active readers, this is your sign to go for the January 2026 runs, while our beginner runners can slowly train up for the mid-year runs. Whichever run you decide to go on, remember to sweat and smile through the pain for the adorable gains.
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