{"id":3313,"date":"2026-06-05T08:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T00:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-run-30-singapore-november-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T08:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T00:17:43","slug":"pokemon-run-30-singapore-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-run-30-singapore-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30 Is Heading to Singapore This November"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore&#8217;s Pok\u00e9mon fans, mark your calendars. The Pok\u00e9mon Company is bringing one of its biggest live celebrations yet to our shores \u2014 <strong>Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30<\/strong>, a massive two-day event marking 30 years of the franchise, is confirmed for <strong>7\u20138 November 2026 at The Kallang<\/strong>. Whether you lace up for the themed fun run or just rock up for the free festival, this one is going to be huge.\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vYsxq0zstOs\" title=\"Pok\u00e9mon 30th Anniversary Special Movie\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Pok\u00e9mon 30th Anniversary Special Movie \u2014 via Pok\u00e9mon Asia ENG on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30?<\/h2>\n<p>Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30 is The Pok\u00e9mon Company&#8217;s flagship anniversary live event, rolling out across seven cities in Asia to celebrate 30 years of the franchise. Launched alongside the broader <strong>Pok\u00e9Xciting!<\/strong> Asia tour, the event pairs an immersive themed fun run with a fully free-to-enter festival ground \u2014 meaning even non-runners can show up and get in on the action.<\/p>\n<p>Singapore is stop three on the Asia leg, with Kuala Lumpur (12\u201313 September) and Taipei (10\u201311 October) going first. So by the time The Kallang opens its gates on 7 November, the event will already be battle-tested and fully dialled in.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pokemon-run-30-hero.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30 Singapore 2026 event at The Kallang\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Run: Pick Your Partner, Hit the Course<\/h2>\n<p>The fun run covers a <strong>4km interactive course<\/strong> designed to feel like a real Pok\u00e9mon adventure. At the start, you&#8217;ll select a starter Pok\u00e9mon as your running partner \u2014 and that partner <em>evolves<\/em> the further you go. Along the route, expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obstacle sections styled as <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Gyms<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pok\u00e9dex sticker stations to collect along the way<\/li>\n<li>Hydration points themed as <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Centers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is designed to be family-friendly, so no need to be a seasoned runner \u2014 just bring your trainer spirit.<\/p>\n<h2>The Festival Zone \u2014 Free Entry, No Ticket Needed<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you skip the run, the <strong>Festival Zone is completely free to enter<\/strong> for all visitors. This is the heart of the event and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pikachu Parade and meet-and-greet<\/strong> \u2014 Singapore&#8217;s favourite yellow mascot, up close<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Time Tunnel<\/strong> \u2014 a walk-through exhibit celebrating 30 years of Pok\u00e9mon history<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Experience Zone<\/strong> \u2014 playable <strong>Nintendo Switch 2<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon games and Trading Card Game instruction sessions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Center Pop-Up Store<\/strong> \u2014 exclusive merchandise you won&#8217;t find in stores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The free-entry festival is the move if you want to bring the whole family without worrying about ticket costs.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pokemon-run-30-detail.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30 festival zone and activities\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in the Runner&#8217;s Kit?<\/h2>\n<p>Registered runners receive a kit that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30 <strong>T-shirt and drawstring bag<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pok\u00e9 Ball armband and race bib<\/li>\n<li>Pok\u00e9mon TCG booster pack and a lenticular card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Premium ticket tiers also include a <strong>Pikachu plushie<\/strong>. Ticket pricing and tier breakdowns have not been announced yet \u2014 The Pok\u00e9mon Company says details will be revealed shortly. Keep an eye on the official Singapore portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/sg.portal-pokemon.com\/30th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sg.portal-pokemon.com\/30th\/<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n<h2>Pok\u00e9mon GO Trainers Get In-Game Bonuses Too<\/h2>\n<p>If you play Pok\u00e9mon GO, the event has something for you as well. The Pok\u00e9mon Company has confirmed exclusive <strong>in-game bonuses and special quests<\/strong> tied to the real-world event at The Kallang. Specific bonuses are to be confirmed closer to November, but GO players will want to plan a trip down regardless.<\/p>\n<h2>Pok\u00e9Xciting! \u2014 The 30th Anniversary Asia Tour<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore&#8217;s Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30 is part of the wider <strong>Pok\u00e9Xciting!<\/strong> Asia-wide celebration \u2014 described by The Pok\u00e9mon Company as its largest-ever regional anniversary event. The five-city Pok\u00e9Xciting! tour runs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> \u2014 12\u201313 September 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taipei<\/strong> \u2014 10\u201311 October 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Singapore<\/strong> \u2014 7\u20138 November 2026 (The Kallang)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manila<\/strong> \u2014 2027 (dates to be confirmed)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bangkok<\/strong> \u2014 2027 (dates to be confirmed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each city hosts its own version of the event with local flavour, complemented by shopping mall campaigns, Pok\u00e9mon TCG tournaments, and Pok\u00e9mon GO tie-ins throughout the region.<\/p>\n<h2>Last Words<\/h2>\n<p>November 7\u20138 is still a few months out, which gives Singapore trainers plenty of time to prep. The Festival Zone&#8217;s free admission removes any barrier to entry \u2014 so even if you&#8217;re not a runner, there&#8217;s no reason to miss the Pikachu Parade, the Time Tunnel, or the chance to get hands-on with Switch 2 Pok\u00e9mon games.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be watching the <a href=\"https:\/\/sg.portal-pokemon.com\/30th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Singapore portal<\/a> closely for ticket launch dates and full tier pricing. In the meantime, check out our roundup of <a href=\"\/category\/events\/\">other events<\/a> coming to Singapore this year \u2014 there&#8217;s a lot on the calendar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pok\u00e9mon RUN 30 lands in Singapore on 7\u20138 November 2026 at The Kallang \u2014 4km fun run, free Festival Zone, Pikachu Parade, and Pok\u00e9mon GO bonuses await.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":3311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[29],"tags":[31,35],"class_list":["post-3313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-pokemon","tag-singapore"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pokemon-run-30-hero.jpg?fit=1000%2C562&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-Rr","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3233,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-center-singapore-reopening-jewel-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":3313,"position":0},"title":"Pok\u00e9mon Center Singapore Reopens at Jewel on 1 July 2026","date":"May 31, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Pok\u00e9mon Center Singapore reopens at Jewel Changi Airport on 1 July 2026 with a Solgaleo redesign, SG-exclusive merch and a new event space.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Events&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/store-entrance-cg-770x513-1.jpg?fit=770%2C513&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":3285,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-tcg-30th-celebration-september-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":3313,"position":1},"title":"Pok\u00e9mon TCG 30th Celebration Revealed \u2014 First-Ever Worldwide Release on 16 September","date":"June 3, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The Pok\u00e9mon TCG 30th Celebration set lands worldwide on 16 September 2026 \u2014 every card foil, 30 unique Pikachu variants per set, a brand-new Futuristic Rare rarity, and iconic classic reprints. 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