The SAFRA Singapore Bay Run and Army Half
Marathon returns after a one-year hiatus on 28 August with the 24th
edition of its signature event.
The event, themed “Together We Run”, is aimed
at promoting fitness and strengthening the bond among Singapore
Armed Forces (SAF) national servicemen and their families.
Map of the running route (Photo:
SAFRA)
The 21km Army Half Marathon will cover a
longer distance along Shenton Way to allow the flow of runners to
space out before reaching the Marina Barrage and minimise
congestion, organisers said.
Participants will also be running along the
Stadium Park Connector, which will bring them closer to the Sports
Hun and minimise the number of sharp turns in the route, they
added.
“The running routes have been fine-tuned over
the years to endure a smooth flow…while enabling participants to
enjoy the spectacular view of Marina Bay and its iconic
developments,” SAFRA said in a statement.
Inflatable obstacles that have been added
to the SAFRA 5km Fun Run route (Photo: SAFRA)
Two giant inflatables, inspired by the SAF
Standard Obstacle Course, will also be introduced during the event
and will be located at the Promontory @ Marina Bay to enable SAF
national servicemen to share a part of their NS experience with
their loved ones in a fun way, organisers said.
The event will also feature the annual
“Families for Life 800m Challenge”, which will now steer away from
“father-and-child” only teams and will now include mothers.
Registration for the run closes on 28
July.
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