Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 is set to bring one of the franchise’s biggest anniversary celebrations to local fans later this year, with an interactive fun run, themed activities, exclusive merchandise and a festival experience inspired by nearly three decades of Pokemon history.
Held as part of Pokemon’s global 30th anniversary celebrations, the event will travel across seven regions in Asia, with Singapore selected as one of the host destinations.
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Designed for longtime Trainers and newcomers alike, Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 combines a family-friendly running event with a large-scale festival zone packed with Pokemon-themed attractions.
Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 dates and venue
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The Singapore edition will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Singapore The Kallang.
Participants can look forward to a 4km fun run suitable for families, children and casual runners.
Visitors who aren’t interested in participating in the run can still enjoy the festival grounds free of charge.
Regional sponsors currently include Uniqlo, with additional partners expected to be announced closer to the event.
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Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 course
- 4km route
- You get to choose a starter Pokemon
- Your starter Pokemon evolves as you progress in the run
- Checkpoints in the form of Pokemon Gyms, Pokemon Centers
- Collect stickers to fill your Pokedex
Rather than focusing on competition, Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 aims to recreate the feeling of embarking on a Pokemon adventure.
The experience begins at the starting line, where participants choose their first partner Pokemon before setting off on the course.
Along the route, runners will encounter various themed checkpoints inspired by iconic elements from the Pokemon world.
One of the highlights is a Pokemon Gym-inspired obstacle section designed to test participants through light-hearted challenges.
Trainers who overcome these obstacles can continue their journey toward the finish line while collecting Pokemon-themed keepsakes along the way.
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Hydration stations will take the form of Pokemon Centers, giving participants a chance to rest and recharge before continuing.
Throughout the course, runners can encounter different Pokemon and collect special stickers to fill their event Pokedex.
As the adventure progresses, participants will also see their chosen starter Pokemon evolve, mirroring the growth experienced throughout the mainline Pokemon games.
Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 runners kit
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Every registered participant in Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 will receive an official runner’s kit created exclusively for the event.
The standard package includes:
- Pokemon Run 30 T-shirt
- Drawstring bag
- Poke Ball-themed armband
- Pokemon Run 30 Pokddex Search Sheet designed for use during the course
- Lenticular photocard
Participants will also choose one of three elemental-themed race bibs representing Grass, Fire or Water types. Depending on the selected bib, runners will receive a corresponding lenticular card featuring either Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle.
In addition, all registered runners will receive a Pokemon Trading Card Game booster pack.
Selected ticket tiers will also include an exclusive Pokemon Run 30 Pikachu shoulder plushie, making it one of the most sought-after rewards available during the event.
The Pokemon Festival Zone is free for all
- Anyone can enter for free
- Pokemon Time Tunnel exhibition showcases the history of the franchise
- Pikachu Parade and meet-and-greet sessions to take place
- Pokemon Experience Zone lets you try the latest Pokemon content
- Look out for themed photo spots
Beyond the run itself, the free-entry Festival Zone serves as the centerpiece of the wider celebration, allowing fans to revisit Pokemon’s past, experience its present and get a glimpse of what lies ahead for the franchise.
Visitors can explore a Pokemon Time Tunnel exhibition showcasing the history of Pokemon video games, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, the anime series and regional initiatives throughout the years.
Fans can also keep an eye out for the popular Pikachu Parade and meet-and-greet sessions.
Meanwhile, the Pokemon Experience Zone offers hands-on opportunities to try the latest Pokemon content. This includes Nintendo Switch 2 game titles, the Pokemon Trading Card Game and various mobile game experiences.
Several themed photo spots will also be available throughout the venue, alongside sponsor activations that will be revealed at a later date.
Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 merchandise
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One of the biggest attractions of Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 is the dedicated Pokemon Center Singapore pop-up store.
The temporary retail space will offer a range of Pokemon 30th Anniversary merchandise, giving fans the opportunity to pick up commemorative collectibles available during the celebration.
While the full lineup has not yet been revealed at the time of writing, organizers have confirmed that special anniversary-themed products will be available for purchase throughout the event weekend.
For collectors and longtime fans, the pop-up store is expected to be one of the most popular destinations within the Festival Zone.
The history of Pokemon Run in Singapore and around the world
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Pokemon Run was first held in Singapore in January 2017, when The Promontory @ Marina Bay hosted Southeast Asia’s first official Pokemon-themed fun run.
Organised by Avex Asia and Infinitus Productions, the event transformed the waterfront venue into a Pokemon adventure featuring a 5km course and a post-race carnival known as Pallet Town.
Nearly 6,000 participants took part in the inaugural edition, making it one of the largest Pokemon fan events held in Singapore at the time.
The event returned for a second edition in January 2018, with organizers expanding the experience through themed elemental zones, inflatable obstacles, interactive activities and additional photo opportunities.
While Pokemon-themed events continued around the world in various forms, Singapore did not receive another major Pokemon Run after 2018. As a result, Pokemon Run Singapore 2026 marks the franchise’s first major local running event in eight years—and its first appearance during a milestone anniversary celebration.
