Get those sneakers on and get ready to run as a family at family-friendly running events in Singapore in 2019. Here is a run-down (pun intended) of various races and other interesting challenges taking place in Singapore in 2019 that both kids and parents can participate in.
Family-Friendly Running Events In Singapore 2019
Run for Light 2019
Taking place at Punggol Waterway, Run for Light 2019 supports the Guide Dogs Singapore charity. In addition to the competitive race category, there is also a non-competitive 5 km fun run and a blindfold walk. The minimum age for participation in the fun running event in Singapore 2019 is four years old.
When: 26 January 2019
Where: Punggol Waterway
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Spartan Race 2019
Conquer the obstacles at the Spartan Race 2019 in Singapore. The adults can tackle the Stadion race while the kids have their own challenges at the National Stadium. There are 800 m, 1.6 km and 3.2 km race distances to cater to kids of various ages. Experience conquering the course at the Spartan Race.
When: 26 January 2019
Where: National Stadium
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MetaSprint Series – Aquathlon 2019
Swim and run at the MetaSprint Series – Aquathlon 2019. Taking place at Sentosa’s Palawan Beach, the race has categories for 16+ as well as kids from as young as four years old. It is a great way to make a splash and be initiated into the world of multi-disciplinary sports.
When: 17 February 2019
Where: Palawan Beach, Sentosa
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Run for Hope 2019
Organised by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Run for Hope supports the cancer awareness and research. This running event in Singapore 2019 includes a 10 km route and 3.5 km route.
When: 17 February 2019
Where: Singapore Sports Hub
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Marina Bay Run 2019
Join in a run around the scenic Marina Bay area. The Marina Bay Run 2019 comprises of various courses. Families and kids five years old and older can participate in the 5 km Fun Run.
When: 23 February 2019
Where: Gardens by the Bay East
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Safari Zoo Run 2019
The Safari Zoo Challenge returns. There are both competitive and fun runs at this sporting event, including the Safari Zoo Duo Dash and Safari Zoo Junior Dash where parents and kids can team up and race together. This family-friendly running event even allows for strollers. Run to support wildlife conservation at the Safari Zoo Run 2019
When: 24 February 2019
Where: Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Night Safari
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MetaSprint Series – Duathlon 2019
Go cycling on closed roads, followed by a run in the city at the MetaSprint Series – Duathlon 2019. This family-friendly race in Singapore for 2019 has categories for kids as young as four years old.
When: 10 March 2019
Where: F1 Village
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Terry Fox Run Singapore 2019
Run in support of cancer research in the 9th Terry Fox Run to be held in Singapore. This family-friendly run in Singapore is targeting to raise $200,000 this year. The run consists of either a non-competitive 5 km course or a 10 km fun run.
When: 31 March 2019
Where: Angsana Green, East Coast Par
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INLA ‘Back to Nature’ Walk and Run 2019
Organised by the International Nature Loving Association, the ‘Back to Nature’ Walk and Run 2019 is a fun walk & run and family day.
When: 14 April 2019
Where: Dairy Farm Nature Park
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MetaSprint Series – Triathlon 2019
Challenge your mind and body at the MetaSprint Triathalon 2019. With swim, bike and run legs, this triathlon at East Coast Park will take you out to sea along roped lanes and feature a bike ride through the park and a running route catered to different age categories.
When: 28 April 2019
Where: East Coast Park
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OSIM Sundown Marathon
Find it too hot to run in the day? Then the OSIM Sundown Marathon may be just the race for you. The race has a 5 km fun run for kids, youth and adults. In addition to the half and full marathons, there is also a 10 km challenge which can be attempted by a team of 4 open to those 16 years and above.
When: 1 June 2019
Where: F1 Pit Building
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