EFGH National Championships

Nat Champs 1 1 - 2026 BYD Singapore International Marathon sponsored by adidas

A STAGE FOR OUR
NATION'S FINEST

The EFGH National Championships bring Singapore’s fastest athletes to the same start line, racing head-to-head for the country’s most prestigious distance titles.

On this stage, speed, strategy, and resilience decide who stands at the top of Singapore’s marathon ranks. Who will etch their names in the record books?

SOUTHEAST ASIAN (SEA) GAMES PROVISIONAL SELECTION TRIAL

This year, for the first time ever, the EFGH National Championships – Marathon will serve as an official SEA Games 2027 provisional selection trial for the marathon event, for both male and female categories.

The Top 3 finishers for each EFGH National Championships – Marathon category will be selected for the provisional SEA Games 2027 nomination squad*. Final selection is contingent on meeting official SEA Games 2027 qualifying benchmarks and at the sole discretion of Singapore Athletics. Learn more here.

It is mandatory for all aspiring marathoners who intend to participate in the upcoming SEA Games 2027 Marathon Event to participate in the EFGH National Championships – Marathon.

* In the event of a declined selection, an invitation will be extended to the next athlete in the EFGH National Championships rankings.

Qualification Criteria

Marathon

Marathon Category	Qualifying Time
Singapore Men Open	3:00:00
Singapore Women Open	3:30:00

Half Marathon

Half Marathon Category	Qualifying Time
Singapore Men Open	1:20:00
Singapore Women Open	1:40:00

Note: Each category awards an official EFGH National Champion title.
All participants aged 35 and above will automatically qualify for the Masters category.

Selection Pools

For each EFGH National Championships race category (Marathon and Half Marathon), the fastest 15 male and 15 female athletes will be selected from separate gender-based selection pools, for a total of 60 athletes.

Participants aged 35 and above will automatically qualify as Masters athletes. As such, the Marathon category includes both Open and Masters athletes.

EFGH National Championships – Marathon Selection Pools

10 Open Selections

Based on athlete rankings*

3 Podium Invites

Marathon podium finishers from the previous edition^

1 Cross-Category Invite

Half Marathon champion from the previous edition^

1 Wild Card

Selected at the organisers’ discretion

EFGH National Championships – Half Marathon Selection Pools

11 Open Selections

Based on athlete rankings*

3 Podium Invites

Half Marathon podium finishers from the previous edition^

1 Wild Card

Selected at the organisers’ discretion

*Any declined selection will roll down to the next eligible athlete in the athlete rankings.
^Any declined invitation will be reallocated to the Open Selection pool.

Who Can Take Part?

The EFGH National Championships are open only to athletes who meet the qualifying standards. Selected athletes are not required to pay a registration fee.

Entry Requirements

Open to Singapore citizens only
EFGH National Championships – Marathon Qualification: Qualifying times (based on net time) must be achieved at a World Athletics and/or AIMS course-measured race of 42.195km
EFGH National Championships – Half Marathon Qualification: Qualifying times must be achieved at a World Athletics and/or AIMS course-measured race of 21.0975km
Results must fall within the 18-month qualification window from 1 March 2025 to 31 August 2026
Athletes must express interest to Singapore Athletics by submitting their identification documents, race category, and proof of qualifying performance within the qualification window for verification to hp@athletics.sg by 1 September 2026
Athletes must comply with World Athletics guidelines, including race conduct and anti-doping regulations
Singapore Athletics will send the registration links for the EFGH National Championships to the final list of selected athletes by 1 October 2026

Note: Meeting the qualifying standard does not guarantee entry as the championship field size is limited to 15 athletes per gender.

Exclusive Benefits

Eligibility for Prize Money
Competing in the EFGH National Championships gives athletes the opportunity to earn official national recognition and claim the prize money awarded to top performers, recognising their achievement at the highest level of local competition.

Podium Award & Recognition
A commemorative award will be presented to podium finishers in addition to prize money and individual race entitlements.

Designated Hotel Accommodation (Marathon Category)
Athletes competing in the EFGH National Championships – Marathon category will be provided with a 1-night stay at a designated hotel. Rooms will be shared with another athlete of the same gender.

Race Day Transport (Marathon Category)
Athletes competing in the EFGH National Championships – Marathon category will be provided with transport from their designated hotel to the start village and back from the finish village, ensuring convenience and comfort.

EFGH National Championships Pen Access
Athletes will start from the dedicated EFGH National Championships Pen.

Priority Start Wave
Athletes will be flagged off in a dedicated start wave after the Professional Field category, and before the General Start Pens. This will separate the EFGH National Championships Start Pen from the main field, ensuring a clear course at the start of the race.

Elite Station Access
Athletes who are competing in both the EFGH National Championships (Marathon and Half Marathon) will receive access to Elite Stations along the race course, offering race-official support beyond the standard race aid stations.

Special Race Bib
Athletes will be issued a distinctive EFGH National Championships race bib, setting them apart from the rest of the marathon field.

Elite Athlete Zones
Athletes will have access to Elite areas and the Elite Call Room at the start venue, providing a comfortable and focused pre-race environment. After the race, athletes can recharge in the Elite Lounge with food, beverages, and a dedicated recovery space.

Dedicated Baggage Transfer
Athletes will be provided with baggage transfer service to transport their belongings from the start venue to the finish venue for convenient post-race collection.

Pre-Race Technical Briefing
Athletes must attend the pre-race technical briefing that provides key information and insights to support their optimal race preparation.

2027 Campaign Talent
2026 podium winners may be selected to feature in the 2027 nationwide promotional campaign, giving athletes national exposure and recognition.

Prize Awards

EFGH National Championships – Marathon, Singapore Men

Position	Prize (SGD)
1st Place	$30,000
2nd Place	$15,000
3rd Place	$10,000
4th Place	$5,000
5th Place	$3,750

EFGH National Championships – Marathon, Singapore Women

Position	Prize (SGD)
1st Place	$30,000
2nd Place	$15,000
3rd Place	$10,000
4th Place	$5,000
5th Place	$3,750

EFGH National Championships – Marathon, Singapore Men’s Masters

Position	Prize (SGD)
1st Place	$3,000
2nd Place	$2,000
3rd Place	$1,000
4th Place	$800
5th Place	$500

EFGH National Championships – Marathon, Singapore Women's Masters

Position	Prize (SGD)
1st Place	$3,000
2nd Place	$2,000
3rd Place	$1,000
4th Place	$800
5th Place	$500

Note: Prizes are stackable across Open and Masters for the Marathon category.

EFGH National Championships – Half Marathon, Singapore Men

Position	Prize (SGD)
1st Place	$7,500
2nd Place	$4,500
3rd Place	$3,000
4th Place	$1,500
5th Place	$1,200

EFGH National Championships – Half Marathon, Singapore Women

Position	Prize (SGD)
1st Place	$7,500
2nd Place	$4,500
3rd Place	$3,000
4th Place	$1,500
5th Place	$1,200

Current Ranking (as of 13 May 26)

This data is provided by Singapore Athletics and for athletes with missing race information, please contact SA at hp@athletics.sg

Results must fall within the 18-month qualification window from 1 March 2025 to 31 August 2026

Male Marathon – Results

	Name	Net Time	Race	Date
1	Caleb Hia	2:29:20	Firenze Marathon	30 Nov 25
2	Henry He Yong	2:29:27	Beijing Marathon	02 Nov 25
3	Keane Ko	2:29:38	Chongqin Marathon	18 Jan 26
4	Ahmad Arif Ibrahim	2:32:05	Gold Coast Marathon	06 Jul 25
5	Ben Khoo	2:32:59	Seoul Marathon	15 Mar 26
6	Richard Heng	2:33:25	Gold Coast Marathon	06 Jul 25
7	Gordon Lim	2:33:31	Zurich Marathon	13 Apr 25
8	Melvin Wong	2:34:25	Ballarat Marathon	27 Apr 25
9	Darren Chong Shun Hao	2:35:46	Gold Coast Marathon	06 Jul 25
10	Tsurayuki Murakami	2:35:46	Seoul Marathon	06 Jul 25
11	Aaron Justin Tan Wen Jie	2:39:41	Gold Coast Marathon	16 Mar 25
12	Soh Rui Yong	2:39:57	London Marathon	21 Apr 25
13	Daniel Leow	2:40:40	Osaka Marathon	22 Feb 26
14	Terry Ng	2:41:32	Seoul Marathon	15 Mar 26
15	Hia Wei Jie	2:41:52	Tokyo Marathon	02 Mar 25
16	Ma Yaping	2:43:11	Tokyo Marathon	01 Mar 26
17	Kerwin Tan	2:43:14	Berlin Marathon	21 Sep 25
18	Seah Chuan Heng	2:43:19	Shizuoka Marathon	09 Mar 25
19	Daryl Charles Thomas	2:45:37	Osaka Marathon	22 Feb 26
20	Hou Xuan	2:46:14	Seoul Marathon	15 Mar 26

Male Half Marathon – Results

	Name	Net Time	Race	Date
1	Soh Rui Yong	1:08:40	Valencia HM	26 Oct 25
2	Keane Ko	1:10:35	Eurospin Verona Run	02 Nov 25
3	Henry He Yong	1:10:51	Valencia HM	26 Oct 25
4	Gordon Lim	1:11:59	Nagoya HM	08 Mar 26
5	Timothy Liau	1:12:06	Marugame HM	01 Feb 26
6	Melvin Wong	1:12:43	Nagoya HM	09 Mar 25
7	Daniel Leow	1:13:31	Gold Coast Marathon	05 Jul 25
8	Dillon Lee	1:15:26	Gold Coast Marathon	05 Jul 25
9	Evan Tang	1:15:56	Gold Coast Marathon	05 Jul 25
10	Raymond Sng	1:16:31	Gold Coast Marathon	05 Jul 25
11	Tsurayuki Murakami	1:16:36	Nagoya HM	09 Mar 25
12	Joshua Panthradil	1:17:33	Wilmslow HM	23 Mar 25
13	Seah Chuan Heng	1:18:08	Perth HM	03 Aug 25
14	Shaun Goh Boon Hee	1:18:09	Run Prix HM	21 Sep 25
15	Daryl Charles Thomas	1:18:55	Gold Coast Marathon	05 Jul 25
16	Yeo Zhi Yan	1:19:01	Leamington Spa HM	15 Jun 25
17	Abdul Rahman Bahruddin	1:19:04	Melbourne Marathon HM	12 Oct 25

Female Marathon – Results

	Name	Net Time	Race	Date
1	Goh Shing Ling	2:50:22	Gold Coast Marathon	06 Jul 25
2	Serena Teoh Dong Xiang	2:56:54	Seoul Marathon	16 Mar 25
3	Chng Siew Lu	2:58:05	Sunshine Coast Marathon	03 Aug 25
4	Sharon Tan	2:58:06	Nagoya Womens Marathon	08 Mar 26
5	Helen Han Qinfei	2:59:45	Shijiazhuang Marathon	29 Mar 26
6	Jasmine Teo	3:05:31	Tokyo Marathon	02 Mar 25
7	Verna Goh Shilei	3:06:36	Zurich Marathon	13 Apr 25
8	Voi Ng	3:10:42	Gold Coast Marathon	06 Jul 25
9	Yin Fuyu	3:13:54	Tokyo Marathon	01 Mar 26
10	Pua Wan Xin	3:15:34	Valencia Marathon	07 Dec 25
11	Yang Rui	3:16:22	Shanghai Marathon	30 Nov 25
12	Dening Lo	3:17:16	Tokyo Marathon	02 Mar 25
13	Laura Wong Yunzhen	3:20:23	JTBC Marathon	02 Nov 25
14	Hu Xiuying	3:20:40	Sydney Marathon	31 Aug 25
15	Goh Pei Yong	3:21:36	Gold Coast Marathon	06 Jul 25
16	Zhang Wen	3:22:28	Tokyo Marathon	02 Mar 25
17	Phoebe Kee	3:23:34	Sydney Marathon	31 Aug 25
18	Tan Kai Ling	3:24:59	Boston Marathon	21 Apr 25
19	Ye Pu	3:26:19	Gold Coast Marathon	06 Jul 25

Female Half Marathon – Results

	Name	Net Time	Race	Date
1	Vanessa Lee	1:18:07	Gold Coast Marathon	21 Sep 25
2	Nicole Low	1:18:43	Seoul Marathon	05 Jul 25
3	Jasmine Teo	1:19:58	Sunshine Coast Marathon	05 Jul 25
4	Ng Xuan Jie	1:21:21	Nagoya Women's Marathon	05 Jul 25
5	Goh Shing Ling	1:23:31	Shijiazhuang Marathon	22 Mar 26
6	Clarice Lau	1:25:27	Tokyo Marathon	09 Nov 25
7	Verna Goh Shilei	1:26:21	Zurich Marathon	16 Mar 25
8	Helen Han Qinfei	1:26:21	Gold Coast Marathon	14 Dec 25
9	Sharon Tan	1:26:44	Tokyo Marathon	12 Oct 25
10	Cloey Wong	1:26:57	Valencia Marathon	05 Jul 25
11	Vanessa Chong	1:29:46	Shanghai Marathon	03 Aug 25
12	Clarissa Seow	1:33:24	Tokyo Marathon	26 Oct 25
13	Ng Ying Jing	1:34:59	JTBC Marathon	26 Oct 25
14	Novia Liew	1:35:22	Sydney Marathon	11 Jan 26
15	Zhao Tianyu	1:38:32	Gold Coast Marathon	05 Jul 25

FAQs

Is the Marathon category for both Open and Masters athletes?

Yes. The Marathon category includes both Open and Masters athletes. Participants aged 35 and above automatically qualify as Masters athletes, but they remain part of the overall Marathon category.

Are the selection pools a mix of genders?

No. The selection pools apply separately to male and female athletes. This means 15 male and 15 female athletes will be selected for the Marathon category, and 15 male and 15 female athletes will be selected for the Half Marathon category.

If I meet the qualifying times, am I guaranteed entry?

Meeting the qualifying standard does not automatically guarantee a spot. The championship field is limited, and final selection is subject to both Singapore Athletics and the organiser’s discretion.

Which races can I use to qualify?

Qualifying performances must be achieved at World Athletics and/or AIMS-certified courses. For more information, please refer to this page. Net times are accepted.

What documents must I submit to be considered?

Athletes must submit the following to Singapore Athletics:

Proof of Singapore citizenship
Race category they intend to enter
Official results certification within the qualification window (1 March 2025 – 31 August 2026)

Can I qualify for prize money if I run the BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas, but I am not part of the EFGH National Championships?

No. The prize money from the EFGH National Championships are eligible only to the selected field of qualified athletes.