SINGAPORE - The 15th edition of the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore got under way on Saturday evening (Dec 3), as close to 5,000 children raced down Orchard Road under the Christmas lights in the Kids Dash event.

The blue and white hues set a festive tone for the evening, as children of all ages donned their elf outfits and raced their way from the start point outside Ngee Ann City, to the finish line outside ION Orchard in a family-friendly atmosphere.

The full and half marathons as well as the 10km races will take place on Sunday morning.