No better time than the beginning of a new year to plan your training schedule. Here are some of the more entertaining running events to prepare for in the next couple months.
Safari Zoo Run
It’s a little cheesy, but we think running through the Zoo and Night Safari sounds more interesting than the usual Marina Bay routes. They’ll even throw in free admission to River Safari.
When: Feb 7, 4pm
How much: $60-70
Register at: www.safarizoorun.com.sg, closes Jan 22
Marina Party Dash
This easy 5k along Marina Bay has runners in costumes and armed with water pistols. Runners are encouraged to bust their “righteous dance moves” to the music along the course, and end with a picnic at Gardens by the Bay.
When: Feb 15, 5pm
How much: $43
Register at: marinapartydash.com.sg, closes Jan 31
Green Corridor Run
This run has one of the best routes—along the seldom-explored former railway tracks linking Singapore to Malaysia. Even if you’re not much of a sports buff, it’s still pretty exciting to see parts of the island that are still relatively untainted by urban development.
When: Mar 8, 9am
How much: $43-58
Register at: www.greencorridorrun.com.sg, closes Feb 28
Runninghour
The inaugural edition of this race has participants running alongside some 200 runners with physical and intellectual disabilities. You can opt to run blindfolded (and led by a partner) to feel what it’s like to be blind.
When: Mar 25, 7am
How much: $45-50
Register at: www.runninghour2015.com, closes Feb 25
Twilight Ultra Challenge
Participants walk or run a 10km loop at East Coast Park for up to 16 hours overnight—so it’s not about how fast you are, but how long you last. There are stations providing everything from coffee to cup noodles to Nutella so participants don’t go hungry.
When: Mar 28, 7pm
How much: $100
Register at: www.twilightultrachallenge.com, closes Jan 31
