By Tan Kwang Yu
Celebrate Singapore’s 53rd Birthday in style with a 53km run
It is that time of the year again where brands start jumping on the NDP bandwagon by creating locally inspired products or start rolling out cliché discount offers. But over at Run Society and Spacebib, they have taken things up a notch by initiating a race like no other!
First Ever Run For Singapore Challenge
Run For Singapore Challenge is a virtual run that encourages every Singaporean to run for Singapore and run for their health, as a way to celebrate Singapore’s 53rd birthday. This inaugural challenge encourages active living and presents every participant the challenge to clock 53KM from 9 August 2018 (Singapore National Day) till 31 August 2018 in order to be awarded with a limited edition finisher medal.
Who Can Join?
All nationalities are welcome to join the race, from anywhere in the world! The overall goal is to clock up to 53,000KM together as one people, one nation, one Singapore.
How To Participate?
Whether you are planning to train and run individually or participating as a group, there are various categories to fit your needs. Prices range from $10.99 to $39.99. Find out more below!
More Than Just Your Usual Marathon
What we love about this race is that it is more than just a usual marathon! Runners can run and clock up the mileage at your own pace, time and convenience; Simply start by tracking your runs with any of the approved running apps. There are not many restrictions or cut-off timings for first-timers who might be afraid to try!
For the environmentally conscious, you will be glad to know that as a virtual race, there will also not be any disposables used for water-points or race-pack collection!
What are you waiting for? Early Bird Rates end tonight 7 Aug, 2018 at 2359! Find out more here.
I’ve signed up and I’m looking forward to clocking at least 53km of running. Stay tuned for my month-long journey as I document my journey here. Get your Game On and Happy Birthday Singapore!
Game On Singapore 
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