The North Run 2017 was held in the One North area, Bouna Vista on 5th Nov 2017 ( Sunday). Categories are 5k, 10k, and kids dash with parents of 800m.
Its been sometime since I took part in Singapore races, the last one was POSB kids run in September. My results was not what I had expected, but it was a nice run with my Tortoise running club friends.
This time round for the North Run was because it is near my neighbourhood and it is about one of the cheapest runs I can find in Singapore.
Race Sign Up & Race Pack Collection
Sign up was through their website: One North Run Official Website the sign up was smooth, with the extended early bird price, I was happy to get the race bib at only S$30. As I was out of town the week of the collection, the race organisers have kindly allowed the participants to go and collect their goodie bag and bibs on race day itself before the flag off. Really helped some of the participants who were not able to get there on the collection day. The race pack came with a racer bib, the timing tag to be worn around the shoe laces, shampoo and conditioner from Pantene, a bottle of the new Milo Peng and vouchers. These were all packed in a drawstring bag.
The Race
A shot with balloon art
Bouncy Castle
Finisher goods
Although it was supposed to be a 10km, my watch had clocked it to be 9.5km only. I guess the many buildings around the area had caused the mis calculations. One north is now a media and hi technology hub with many start ups around. This race was organised and sponsored by all the businesses in this area.
Waking up early about 5 am, I reached the start point by bicycle, the now O bike which is an app driving company.
People were strolling in to the start line. 6:30 am was the flag off, and many of the booths were still not up yet. As I have not collected my bib, I went forth to the information counter to collect them. There was a shoe time chip provided too.
The weather had been good with a heavy down pour the night before, making it cooling for the runners. The best part was being able to take a shot with my favourite Media corp idol, Zheng Ge Ping! Kym Ng was also there too.
After Race
After the run, get to enjoy the various interesting items that the booths have to offer, from halogram photograph souvenir, ballom sculpting, to face painting. There was also food trucks around and of course the Milo truck.
Beside the finisher medal, runners get a lot of hydration and also free food vouchers if you are fast enough. Most were also eager to participate in the lucky draw which has the newest Iphone X as the first prize.
On the whole, the race was well organised and not too crowded, the best part is that the proceeds collected from the race was all given to Charitable organisations.