Marathon runners who will give up their personal best to save a life
Marathon runners who will give up their personal best to save a life
Running a marathon in Singapore's heat and humidity can be dangerous. In December 2024, a runner died after crossing the finish line of the Singapore Marathon. Another runner died during a half-marathon event in April 2025.
For the first time, 238 specially trained medic runners will join the Singapore International Marathon on Dec 5 and 6. They'll run alongside participants, ready to stop and provide potentially life-saving assistance.
Selected from more than 1,300 applicants, the medic runners must undergo medical training, learning skills such as CPR, wound bandaging and treating allergic reactions.
Medic runners must also be experienced distance runners and attend at least two running sessions. On race day, they'll carry essential supplies including bandages, ice packs and muscle cramp relief spray.
