Heroes aplenty at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

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The annual Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore took place in cool weather early Sunday morning.

Though there was a slight drizzle along the way, the atmosphere was festive, as many of the 54,000 runners showed they were champions in their own right.

Chelimo Luka Kipkemoi from Kenya rallied past more illustrious names to claim a surprise win in the men's full marathon.

He finished the race in two hours and 15 minutes, ahead of compatriots Eliud Kiptanui and Mike Mutai.

There were those whose loved ones were far away - like Cris Chavez whose relatives are affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The IT consultant is heading home later this month to help in relief efforts.

The Ekiden is a relay of sorts that sees the full 42-kilometre route covered by different teammates.

As Channel NewsAsia reported on Friday, the marathon could have its finale at the soon-to-be completed Sports Hub. And one idea is to have the run end with a lap around the new National Stadium within the Sports Hub.