Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need before race day. Pick a category below — Registration for sign-up and policy questions, Race for what happens on the day.
All ages are welcome to participate! To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we recommend the following minimum ages for each category:
• 42km & 21km — Participants must be 12 years old and above
• 10km — Participants must be 8 years old and above
• 5km — Open to all ages
We strongly encourage parents and guardians to consider their child's skating ability and endurance before registering.
You will receive an email confirmation slip upon your successful registration.
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged or transferred.
All tickets sold are strictly non-transferable.
Unfortunately, changes to race categories are not allowed once registration is confirmed. Please double-check your category before finalizing your registration.
Helmets are compulsory to participate in Skatathon. Skaters must show their helmets at registration, or they will be turned away.
Seek immediate shelter! We will delay and allow time for the floor to dry up. If the rain persists till 10:30am, the race will unfortunately be cancelled without refunds. Please refer to the e-guide for more information regarding wet weather plans.
Please approach the nearest first aid points or bicycle sweepers along the route. If not, call the safety number behind the race bib. We will also broadcast the safety number on our Facebook and Instagram nearer to the race day.
The last date to register is 9 August 2026 at 2355.
Unfortunately, once the registration has closed, we are unable to accept any late entries for this year's race. We hope to see you for our future events!
Shirt sizes are final once submitted during registration. Please ensure you select the correct size before confirming your entry.
Feel free to reach out to skating@sa.smu.edu.sg via email or @smuskatathon on Instagram if you have any other enquiries.
Skatathon 2026 will be held on Sunday, 30 August 2026 from 0645 – 1330.
The race will be held at Passion Wave @ Marina Bay.
Each participant will be assigned a race bib number after registering on race day. Participants will be assigned to waves according to their race bib numbers.
Participants who do not return by 12:30pm will not have their timings recorded.
Starting and Ending Point: Area beneath the Bay East Bridge.
The nearest MRT station is Tanjong Rhu. For more details, head over to our Instagram page for details on how to get to Passion Wave @ Marina Bay.
As Skatathon is an inclusive event for skaters of different age groups and skating proficiencies, it is not a competitive event and there are no prizes for individual categories. However, we have a complimentary race pack for all participants and attractive prizes to win in our giveaways!