4 races you can take part in before the end of the year
Whether it’s just 1.6km, a half marathon or a full marathon, there’s still time before the end of the year to challenge yourself in a long distance race. Yahoo News Singapore picks out a couple that you can take part in.
Bloomberg Square Mile, 26 October
The Bloomberg Square Mile on 26 October aims to help companies foster a culture of incorporating physical activities and programmes for their employees.
Established in 2007 in London, Singapore was the first city to host the race outside of London in 2013.
In order to participate in this team building experience, each company must form a team of 10 runners. Each runner then completes 1.6km before handing the baton to the next person.
The course starts from The Promontory@Marina Bay and ends with an after-party at the race village.
2XU Yolo Run, 11 November
The YOLO Run is back for the third year on 11 November. In the spirit of “You Only Live Once”, participants are encouraged to run shirtless. There are three categories – 5km, 10km and 21km.
The race starts at the F1 Pit Building.
Great Eastern Women’s Run, 12 November
One of Singapore’s biggest all-women runs, this year’s Great Eastern Women’s Run at The Float@Marina Bay will be held on 12 November.
Participants of the ‘5km Live Great! Fun Run’ will stand a chance to win diamond solitaires on race day at a post-race lucky draw at the race village. Participants will run through a zone featuring diamond photo walls at the 1.5km mark of the race and receive a serialised diamond wristband cut-out.
A 1-carat diamond solitaire necklace (worth $12,000) and two 0.3-carat diamond solitaire necklaces (worth $1,200) are up for grabs.
Participants in all the race categories will also receive finisher medals.
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, 2-3 December
The 16th edition of the popular race is back.
A new route for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2017 on 3 December will take runners on a journey past iconic Singapore landmarks on mostly car-free roads.
Participants can choose from different adult categories – the full marathon, half marathon, ekiden (team of six) and 10km.
Registration for all marathon categories are still open, beginning from $75.
There’s also something for the children the day before the main event. On 2 December, there’s a 600-metre Kids Dash for kids 13 and under starting at 5:30pm at Orchard Road. Registration is still open and available at $25.
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