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Picture gallery round-up: Standard Chartered Marathon 2013

Local runner Tam Chua Puh after crossing the finishing line for the 42.195km full marathon at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Local runner Tam Chua Puh after crossing the finishing line for the 42.195km full marathon at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Anne Qi Hui, Singapore's fastest local woman, breaks down in discomfort after completing the 42.195 km race in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Anne Qi Hui, Singapore's fastest local woman, breaks down in discomfort after completing the 42.195 km race in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Kenyan runner Sharon Cherop crosses the finishing line and becomes the fastest woman, ahead of countrywoman Debre Godana and Russian Prokopeva Alina for the 42.195 km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEV — Kenyan runner Sharon Cherop crosses the finishing line and becomes the fastest woman, ahead of countrywoman Debre Godana and Russian Prokopeva Alina for the 42.195 km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Kenyan runner Sharon Cherop crosses the finishing line and becomes the fastest woman, ahead of countrywoman Debre Godana and Russian Prokopeva Alina for the 42.195 km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEV — Kenyan runner Sharon Cherop crosses the finishing line and becomes the fastest woman, ahead of countrywoman Debre Godana and Russian Prokopeva Alina for the 42.195 km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Mr Chan Meng Hui, the oldest participant of the full marathon at age 83, is all smiles after crossing the finish line under seven hours in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Mr Chan Meng Hui, the oldest participant of the full marathon at age 83, is all smiles after crossing the finish line under seven hours in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Participants of the full marathon try to come to terms with fatigue after completing the race in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Participants of the full marathon try to come to terms with fatigue after completing the race in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Singapore's Mok Ying Ren (left), the fastest local runner for the 42.195km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013, is pictured with trainee teacher Alex Ong, a runner who had been disqualified – since his running chip was not detected — Singapore's Mok Ying Ren (left), the fastest local runner for the 42.195km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013, is pictured with trainee teacher Alex Ong, a runner who had been disqualified – since his running chip was not detected at several checkpoints along the route, on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Singapore's Mok Ying Ren crosses the finish line and becomes the fastest local runner for the 42.195km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Singapore's Mok Ying Ren crosses the finish line and becomes the fastest local runner for the 42.195km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A participant wearing animal ears runs during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — A participant wearing animal ears runs during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners slapping on muscle rub at the 40km mark, outside the F1 pit during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners slapping on muscle rub at the 40km mark, outside the F1 pit during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

(From left) Father and son, Dave Messer, 55 (who visited from hawaii), and Chris Messer, 32, running in pink skirts for the 2nd year in a row during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NAD — (From left) Father and son, Dave Messer, 55 (who visited from hawaii), and Chris Messer, 32, running in pink skirts for the 2nd year in a row during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

(From left) Emily Leong, 43, and Desmond Koh, 40, cheering on runners along Esplanade drive after they finished their the 10km and 21km run respectively during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO:&n — (From left) Emily Leong, 43, and Desmond Koh, 40, cheering on runners along Esplanade drive after they finished their the 10km and 21km run respectively during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners along Raffles avenue during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners along Raffles avenue during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners close to the finish line near the Padang during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners close to the finish line near the Padang during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A runner being cheered on close to the finish line at the Padang during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — A runner being cheered on close to the finish line at the Padang during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners on Anderson Bridge during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners on Anderson Bridge during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners at a water station along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners at a water station along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners at a water station along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners at a water station along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners at a water station along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners at a water station along the ECP during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners apply muscle rub to their legs at the Marina Barrage during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners apply muscle rub to their legs at the Marina Barrage during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners run through the Gardens By The Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Participants resting at the Cenotaph next to the Padang after the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Participants resting at the Cenotaph next to the Padang after the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Flag-off for the half marathon in Sentosa during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A runner in the Ekiden category passes a sash to a teammate at the Marina Barrage during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — A runner in the Ekiden category passes a sash to a teammate at the Marina Barrage during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A runner in the Ekiden category passes a sash to a teammate at a checkpoint during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — A runner in the Ekiden category passes a sash to a teammate at a checkpoint during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners doing the half marathon run through Universal Studios during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners doing the half marathon run through Universal Studios during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Pacers (in green) crossing the Marina Barrage during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Pacers (in green) crossing the Marina Barrage during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Participants of the 42.195km full marathon run past The Float @ Marina Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Participants of the 42.195km full marathon run past The Float @ Marina Bay during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Flag-off at Orchard Road for the 42.195km full marathon during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Flag-off at Orchard Road for the 42.195km full marathon during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Flag-off at Orchard Road for the 42.195km full marathon during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Flag-off at Orchard Road for the 42.195km full marathon during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Flag-off for the elite runners, which includes Singaporean Mok Ying Ren, in the 42.195km of the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Flag-off for the elite runners, which includes Singaporean Mok Ying Ren, in the 42.195km of the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Prasoet Phaisan of Thailand prays at the starting point for the 42.195km in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Prasoet Phaisan of Thailand prays at the starting point for the 42.195km in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong (centre) takes a group photo with the pacers at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong (centre) takes a group photo with the pacers at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Participants run during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Participants run during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A participant smiles as he poses for a photo during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — A participant smiles as he poses for a photo during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Jenap M Said, 54, poses for a photo for a fellow runner during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Jenap M Said, 54, poses for a photo for a fellow runner during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Michael Ng, 31, runs with a yellow balloon to raise awareness and to raise funds for Children's Cancer Foundation during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Michael Ng, 31, runs with a yellow balloon to raise awareness and to raise funds for Children's Cancer Foundation during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A full marathon participant by the moniker of Greeneyes Val shows his two thumbs up during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — A full marathon participant by the moniker of Greeneyes Val shows his two thumbs up during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A runner jumping to music along raffles avenue during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — A runner jumping to music along raffles avenue during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Half marathon participant David Ash, dressed as Spiderman, completes his race during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Half marathon participant David Ash, dressed as Spiderman, completes his race during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A cross-dressing cosplayer by the moniker of Asuna Yuuki completes the half marathon during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

An Ekiden participant dressed as Zorro crosses the finish line during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A full marathon participant by the moniker of Greeneyes Val crosses the finish line during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A 42.195km participant who goes by the moniker of Catwoman dresses in a Christmas-inspired attire during Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Shipping analyst Ng Ling Fong proposes to girlfriend, Melissa Ho, a public servant, and succeeds after their run in the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Shipping analyst Ng Ling Fong proposes to girlfriend, Melissa Ho, a public servant, and succeeds after their run in the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Indonesian runner Miftah Wazni clowns with a mask he donned for the full marathon after crossing the finish line of the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM — Indonesian runner Miftah Wazni clowns with a mask he donned for the full marathon after crossing the finish line of the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Runners passing a Minion character at Universal Studios on Sunday morning, Dec 1.-- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Runners doing the half marathon running through Universal Studios stop to pose for photos with the Kung Fu Panda character  -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN — Runners doing the half marathon running through Universal Studios stop to pose for photos with the Kung Fu Panda character -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

3-year-old twins Jarrett and Elliott Ho, rehydrating after taking part in the Kids Dash at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Mr Francis Chia, 51, dressed up as Zorro at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Nur Muhammad Izzat, 25 from Malaysia, running in a traditional Malay outfit at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A runner dressed as a manga character at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday morning, Dec 1. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

Miyabi Bessho, (left) 26 and Reiko Funabashi, 31, in Santarina outfits at the Standard Chartered Marathon on Sunday morning, Dec 1. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

A group of full marathon participants dressed as Power Rangers commenced their race in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Dec 1. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A full marathon participant by the moniker of Greeneyes Val crosses the finish line during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Dec 1. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Top racer on wheels crosses the line during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Dec 1. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Kenya's Chelimo Luka Kipkemoi crosses the finish line and becomes the fastest man for the 42.195km Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Dec 1. -- ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Mr David Ash, 49 dressed as Spiderman at the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN

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Dec 2, 2013, 7:54 pm SGT

Take a look at some of the quirky moments captured during the Standard Chartered Marathon 2013 on Sunday.

The popular marathon saw some 54,000 runners take part.