21.1KM START PENS
Allocation of Race Pen (A to E) for 21.1KM
For a smooth and efficient flag-off experience, 21.1KM runners will be allocated to race pens based on their estimated completion time. The assigned pen will be printed on their race bib.
Runners aiming for podium prizes must select Pen A during registration, as results are based on Gun Time.
NEW – Automatic Pen Allocation for 2XU Compression Run 2026 21.1KM Finisher
- Participants who completed the 2XU Compression Run 2026 21.1KM and whose official finishing time qualifies them for Pen A or Pen B will have their pen selection automatically assigned during registration. No additional proof of results will be required.For example:
- 2026 finish time: 1:50 hours → Pen A automatically assigned
- 2026 finish time: 2:10 hours → Pen B automatically assigned
Participants may change their automatically assigned Pen during registration. Proof of timing is only required when upgrading from Pen B to Pen A. Participants who do not automatically qualify for Pen A or B may still select either Pen, subject to availability and submission of valid proof of timing.
For Pen A & B Allocation:
For participants who do not have an eligible 2026 21.1KM result, the following requirements apply:
- Submit a screenshot or PDF of an official Half Marathon result that meets the qualifying time for the selected Pen:
- Pen A: Below 2:00 hours
- Pen B: 2:00 to 2:15 hours
- The qualifying result must have been obtained from 1 January 2025 onwards.
- The qualification period for Pen A and Pen B ends on 31 January 2027. Failure to submit valid proof of timing will result in reallocation to the next available Start Pen3.
Previous 2XU Compression Run Results
Returning participants may retrieve their previous race results here:
1 For Pen A & B, each wave holds up to 2500 runners, including both male and female. Pen A is the fastest pen for the Half-Marathon. Wave allocation for Pen C, D and E is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
2Participants selecting Pen A or Pen B are required to submit proof of timing or a Finisher’s Certificate during registration, unless they have an eligible 2026 2XU Compression Run 21.1KM result that qualifies for automatic Pen A or B allocation. Only eligible runners will be allocated to Pen A and Pen B. Participants who do not meet the requirements will be moved to the next available Pen3.
3Next available Pen will be depending on the no. of slots left for the next Pen, it does not necessarily mean you will be allocated to Pen B. E.g. If you have signed up for Pen A but your submission is deemed ineligible, you will be placed in the next available pen. If Pen B has reached its capacity, you will be moved to Pen C, and if Pen C is also full, you will be moved to Pen D or E. No refund will be provided if you choose to withdraw from the race due to reallocation.