Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition will take over The Kallang on 7 and 8 November 2026 with a 4km interactive route, starter Pokémon choices, Gym challenges, Pokémon encounters and a free festival featuring a Pikachu Parade.
Choose Bulbasaur, Charmander Or Squirtle As Your Starter Pokémon
Before beginning the run, participants can choose between Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Your choice is more than cosmetic. It determines whether you receive a Grass, Fire or Water-themed race bib, along with a matching lenticular card featuring your selected starter Pokémon.
That means friends and families can coordinate their choices or deliberately build a mixed team before setting off together.
Search For Pokémon Along The 4km Route
The 4km course has been designed as an interactive Pokémon journey rather than a conventional competitive run.
Participants will receive a Pokédex Search Sheet and must keep their eyes open for Pokémon appearing along the route. There will also be special Mythical Pokémon encounters. Trainers who successfully spot them can collect event stickers as proof of their discovery.
Your selected starter Pokémon will also “evolve” as you progress, adding a storyline to the experience from the starting line to the finish.
Complete Three Challenges To Earn A Gym Badge
There will be Pokémon Gym-inspired challenges along the route, giving participants something else to conquer besides the distance.
Complete three challenges and you can earn one Gym Badge, turning the run into a miniature Trainer journey. It is a clever addition for anyone who cares more about catching Pokémon and collecting rewards than recording a personal best.
Pokémon Center-themed hydration stations will also appear along the course, allowing Trainers to stop, recharge and continue their journey.
What Merchandise Will You Get With Your Registration?
Early-bird registration starts at S$118. Every registered participant will receive event merchandise and interactive items to use during the run:
- Pokémon RUN 30 Dry-Fit T-shirt
- Pokémon RUN 30 drawstring bag
- Grass, Fire or Water-themed race bib
- Poké Ball-themed armband
- Pokémon RUN 30 Pokédex Search Sheet
- Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle lenticular card matching your race bib
- Commemorative Pokémon RUN 30 finisher medal
- Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration booster pack
- Pokémon Trading Card Game: New Trainer Journey experience
The 30th Celebration booster pack will probably be one of the most closely watched inclusions among card collectors. Unlike a standard event souvenir, it is tied directly to Pokémon’s milestone anniversary and could become a particularly memorable part of the kit.
An exclusive Pikachu shoulder plushie is also available with selected ticket purchases. Participants may add one for S$22, with a maximum of three plushies allowed per participant, subject to availability.
There Will Be A Pikachu Parade And Meet-And-Greet
You do not need to sign up for the run to join every part of the celebration. A Pokémon Festival Zone will be open to the public with free admission.
One of its biggest attractions will be the Pikachu Parade and meet-and-greet, giving visitors the chance to see Pikachu joining the festivities and take photos without completing the 4km route.
The Festival Zone will also include photo spots, sponsor booths and other Pokémon experiences, making it a possible standalone outing for families and fans who are not interested in running.
Try Nintendo Switch 2 Games And Learn The Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Experience Zone will bring several parts of the franchise together in one area.
Visitors can expect demo sessions featuring Pokémon titles on Nintendo Switch 2, Pokémon mobile games and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Race Roster also lists Pokémon Trading Card Game: New Trainer Journey and Pokémon GO among the planned experiences.
More activities are expected to be announced closer to the event.
How Much Does Pokémon RUN 30 Cost?
You can register here.
