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The 2024 Standard Chartered Marathon saw a record turnout but also highlighted serious safety issues following the death of a participant. With extreme heat and health risks, organisers and runners must prioritise better precautions to ensure these endurance events remain safe for all.

A participant tragically passed away after completing the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 on Dec 1. Despite immediate medical aid and transport to a hospital, the runner did not survive. This marks the third death in the marathon’s history since its inception in 2002.