While conventional marathons like Standard Chartered Marathon might be daunting for newcomers, we’ve found six 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
7am–10am
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
6.30am–10.30am
12 April 2026 

5. Corgi Paw Run [NEW]

Are you a proud paw-rent? If so, then this is the ideal marathon for you and your furry kids. Join the upcoming Corgi Paw Run happening on 12 April 2026, from 6.40am onwards at Marina Barrage.

There’s a total of two run categories available to choose from: 2km and 4km. Each category will enjoy its own set of freebies, consisting of a cardholder, tote bag, quick-dry towel, and more. Even if you’re not much of a runner, at least you get to spend quality time with your furballs.

Prices for the Super Early Bird are S$58.88, applicable for the first 200 participants. Be part of the 200 participants by registering here.

Corgi Paw Run
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8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
6.40am–10.30am
  12 April 2026 

6. Gudetama Egg-citing Walk

Another popular Japanese character has also joined the runs, with their very own Gudetama Egg-citing Walk—Unlike the other runs, Gudetama emphasises it being a walk with an estimated distance of about 3km. This is the perfect opportunity to drag your overworked or homebodied friends to get some fresh air.

It’ll be taking place on 18 April 2026 from 8.30am at Waterway Point, where you’d also get to bring home walk freebies like jerseys, medals, and more. Excited to clinch more merchandise? Upgrade to the VIP Pack, which includes an exclusive blind box of a Gudetama-themed apron.

If walking is your jam, then you should definitely sign up now since the Super Early Bird goes for just S$29.90. Tickets are available here. 

Gudetama Egg-citing Walk 
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83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point, Singapore 828761
8.30am–12pm 
18 April 2026 

7. Crayon Shin-Chan

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 

8. Cinnamoroll Run [NEW]

If you missed out on the Hello Kitty run earlier this year, then here’s your sign to attend the upcoming Cinnamoroll Run. Happening on 26 July 2026, from 6.30am onwards at Marina Barrage.

Similar to the Corgi Paw Run, there will also be two run categories to choose from: 2km or 4km. Each category will be given its own tailored freebies package, including free jerseys, medals, tattoo sticker, blanket pillow, and more.

Tickets start from S$78.88, and registrations are open here.

Cinnamoroll Run
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8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951
6.30am–11am 
  26 July 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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