Get ready for exciting running events like the Zouk Run, Swissotel Vertical Marathon and Standard Chartered Marathon, all happening in the next two months.
Hitting the gym, stretching your limbs at a pilates session or going on a hike are all great ways to exercise, but for a real challenge, you might want to consider taking part in a competitive marathon to bring your fitness goals to the next level. Not in great shape? It’s not too late! Start by training at the best tracks around Singapore, and give yourself an extra motivational boost with feet-thumping tunes – you’ll get some of the best sounds with Sony’s Extra Bass series that has nifty functions great for intense workouts.
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All geared up for your training sesh? Don’t forget to register for a spot at one of these upcoming running events. From going neck-to-neck with fellow party animals at the Zouk Run to challenging those quads at the Swissotel Vertical Marathon, you don’t have to be a top-notch athlete to participate – just have fun!
Zouk Run 2016
A party hotspot for the last 25 years, Singapore’s nightlife institution has moved to its new digs at Clarke Quay. But for those still dwelling in the nostalgia of raising the roof at its former Jiak Kim headquarters, you can relive those euphoric moments at this 3km fun run that will bring you through an exhilarating route around the area.
Zouk Run 2016, 17 Jiak Kim Street, Singapore 169420, 5 Nov (3km).
Great Eastern Women’s Run 2016
Help raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation at this marathon for female runners. Choose from 5km, 10km or 21.1km races that will kick off at The Float@Marina Bay, and gather your friends for fun group workouts happening around the city centre.
Great Eastern Women’s Run 2016, The Float @ Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039805, 13 Nov (5km, 10km, 21.1 km).
Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2016
Not for the faint hearted, the Swissotel Vertical Marathon is a gravity-defying race that will have you running all the way to the top of Singapore’s tallest hotel–a jaw-dropping 73 floors in total–so you’ll have to be pretty darn fit for this one! You can choose to compete individually or in a team, and even if you don’t finish in the top 10, the view of the sunrise at this pre-dawn event makes a good consolation prize.
Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2016, Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882, 20 Nov.
Standard Chartered Marathon 2016
A favourite among competitive racers here and around the world, the Standard Chartered Marathon is essentially one of the most popular running events in Singapore, covering routes around Marina Bay and the CBD. Don’t miss this year’s edition coming up in December, with 10km, 21.1 km and 42.195km categories available.
Standard Chartered Marathon 2016, 3-4 Dec (10km, 21.1km, 42.195km).
Illumi Run Singapore
Dubbed the “ultimate party on the run”, fans of the Color Run might not want to miss the Illumi Run Singapore, a non-competitive event with themed music zones blasting pulsating beats. One thing to note: leave all expensive athleisure outfits at home, because you’ll be soaked through with neon glow-in-the-dark water!
Illumi Run Singapore, Palawan Green, Sentosa, 17 Dec.
This article is sponsored by Sony Electronics Singapore