POWER La!

Thank you for your POWERful participation

OVERVIEW
*Experience POWER like never before with an eye-opening route that brings out your innermost POWER to overcome the POWER La! challenge.

*Soak in the beautiful nature & sights along the way:
- MacRitchie Reservoir
- Bukit Timah Hill Summit (3x Ascents via 3 different ways)
- Chestnut Nature Park
- Gangsa Trail
- Rocket Tower @ Upper Seletar Reservoir
- Beaulieu House
- Sembawang Park Fishing Pier
- Heritage Bridge @ Lower Seletar Reservoir
- Springleaf PCN/Nature Park
- Old Upper Thomson Road

*Catering to a wide variety of abilities, choose from the following categories:
- 100km Ultramarathon
- 80km Ultramarathon
- 51km Ultramarathon
- 35km
- 100km Cumulative over 4 weeks

*A generous cutoff time is given for the 100km Ultra, 51km Ultra & 35km categories so participants can enjoy the beautiful scenery.  Participants who fancy a challenge can try their best to meet the Hall of Fame qualifying times.

*An 80km Ultra category has been specially created for those with SPECIAL POWER, where participants have to complete the out & back route within a cutoff time of only 12 hours (due to the official opening hours of the trails).  The route brings participants from MacRitchie Reservoir to the Rocket Tower at Upper Seletar Reservoir, and return back to MacRitchie.  The Special route is especially challenging as majority of the route is in the trail & will have participants climbing Bukit Timah Hill Summit for a total of 6 times!!!!!! 

CATEGORIES
*In 1 go Categories:
- POWER La! 100km Ultra 
- SPECIAL POWER La! 80km Ultra
- POWER La! 51km Ultra
- POWER La! 35km

*Cumulative Category:
- POWER La! 100km (Cumulative over 4 weeks)

EVENT PERIOD
- 7 Nov 2022 till 4 Dec 2022 (4 weeks)

TIME LIMIT (in 1 go category):
To qualify to be a Finisher, participants must complete the predetermined route in 1 go within the following elapsed time*:
- POWER La! 100km Ultra -  28 hours
- SPECIAL POWER La! 80km Ultra - 12 hours
- POWER La! 51km Ultra- 14 hours
- POWER La! 35km - 12 hours
*Elapsed time refers to the time taken from the Start of your activity until the time you Finish, including all rests/pauses/meals during your activity.

HALL of FAME/POWER Level
Participants who complete the predetermined route in 1 go within the following elapsed timing* will achieve the respective Power Level & be inducted into the POWER La! Hall of Fame:
POWER La! 100km Ultramarathon
- SUPER Power (11h 59m and faster)
- MAX Power (12h 00m to 13h 30m)
- SOLID Power (13h 31m to 16h 00m)

SPECIAL POWER La! 80km Ultramarathon
- SUPER Power (8h 59m and faster)
- MAX Power (9h 00m to 10h 00m)
- SOLID Power (10h 01m to 12h 00m)

POWER La! 51km Ultramarathon
- SUPER Power (4h 59m and faster)
- MAX Power (5h 00m to 6h 00m)
- SOLID Power (6h 01m to 7h 00m)

POWER La! 35km
- SUPER Power (3h 29m and faster)
- MAX Power (3h 30m to 4h 00m)
- SOLID Power (4h 01m to 4h 30m)
*The elapsed time is based on a single continuous period from the Start of the activity, until the Finish, including all types of rest/pauses such as eating/drinking/naps/restroom/charging devices/shower/etc). 

FINISHER ENTITLEMENTS
(A) A Finisher Tee (quick dry & light fabric)
(B) A Finisher Medal (large sized)
NOTE: 
- The Tee will have the distance you completed indicated on it.
(C) Trophy (optional) for finishers who qualify for the Hall of Fame.
(D) An E-Bib number tag
(E) An E-Certificate

TROPHY (Optional)
Participants who have been inducted into the POWER La! Hall of Fame based on the qualifying elapsed times have the option of receiving a Trophy to recognise their achievement.  You can opt in/opt out of the Trophy in the event registration form.

*There is no limit on the number of attempts during the period of the event.  Only 1 Trophy/Title will be awarded per registration, regardless of the number of attempts, and is based on the participant's fastest timing achieved by the end of the event period.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
*Run/Walk/Hike activities showing the routes you took are eligible
NOTE:
- Manual entries of activities & activities without route maps are not eligible.
- Use of any mode of transport/device/bicycle/etc are not permitted.

ROUTE
- Participants of the 100km cumulative category can run/walk/hike on any route of their choice.

- Participants of the in 1 go categories MUST follow the predetermined routes shown below (can start at any point & in any direction):
100km Route (1 Loop)
View via Google Map - Click HERE 
View via MapMyRun - Click HERE
View via Plotaroute - Click HERE
Download GPX - Click HERE

80km Route (Out & Back Route)


View via Google Map - Click HERE 
View via MapMyRun - Click HERE
View via Plotaroute - Click HERE
Download GPX - Click HERE

51km Route (1 Loop)
View via Google Map - Click HERE
View via MapMyRun - Click HERE
View via Plotaroute - Click HERE
Download GPX - Click HERE

35km Route
View via Google Map - Click HERE
View via MapMyRun - Click HERE
View via Plotaroute - Click HERE
Download GPX - Click HERE

3 x Ascends/Descends of Bukit Timah Hill
Participants of the 35km/51km/80km/100km in 1 go categories will go through ALL 3 of the following routes to Ascend to/Descend from Bukit Timah Hill Summit Hut/Rock.  Participants can choose whichever route they like to start with but must complete ALL 3:
Overview of the 3 Routes

Route #1 to Bukit Timah Hill Summit Hut: 
Rifle Range Road>Pipeline Trail>turn left into Catchment Path>turn right at Main Road>go up Summit Path Stairs>turn left to go up to the Summit Hut/Rock>go down via Main Road>turn left into Catchment Path>turn right at Pipeline Trail>Rifle Range Road

Route #2 to Bukit Timah Hill Summit Hut:
Bukit Timah Hill Visitor Centre>Main Road>Turn right into South View Path>Taban Loop>South View Path/Cave Path>turn left at Catchment Path>turn right at Main Road>go up Summit Path Stairs>turn left to go up to the Summit Hut/Rock>go down via Main Road>turn left into Catchment Path>turn right into Cave Path>South View Path>turn left into Taban Loop>South View Path>Main Road


Route #3 to Bukit Timah Hill Summit Hut:
Bukit Timah Hill Visitor Centre>Main Road>Summit Path Stairs>turn left to go up to the Summit Hut/Rock>down via Main Road>Bukit Timah Hill Visitor Centre

Participants of the 80km will do the above 3 ascents again during the return leg, so they will ascend to the Bukit Timah Hill Summit Hut/Rock 6 times in total.

Note
- The route maps are plotted with the Start & Finish at MacRitchie Reservoir but you can start at any point along the route & in any direction of your choice.  

- The 35km section between MacRitchie Reservoir to Gangsa Trail is mostly on the trail.  We recommend you DO NOT enter and/or remain inside the trails (such as MacRitchie Reservoir, Bukit Timah Hill Nature Reserve, Chestnut Nature Park, Gangsa Trail) between 7pm to 7am as the trails are officially closed to the public during 7pm to 7am.  You may be fined by the Park Rangers if you are in the trails from 7pm to 7am.

- Participants can make a detour to other locations outside of the route, but must return to the point they departed from the predetermined route & resume from there.

- On the activity day, you may need to make adjustments if you encounter any obstacle/obstruction which doesn't allow you to follow the predetermined route, such as construction/road work/road closure.  In such situations, you can make the necessary diversions to skirt around the obstacle/obstruction before getting back onto the original route to continue.  Please take a photo of the obstacle/obstruction as evidence and inform Ben.

DO NOT USE paths/routes that are designated for Mountain Bikes only, such as in Chestnut Nature Park.  You will be disqualified if you use those paths/routes.

Please study/analyse the route and/or ensure you are able to view the route map on your device BEFORE you start.  We highly recommend doing a recce of the route, especially at parts which you are not familiar with.  If you have never tested out the navigation features on your watch/phone/etc before, please try it out well in advance BEFORE your activity.

ELEVATION PROFILE
The elevation profile/gain shown below are extracted from MapMyRun.com and may not reflect the actual elevation gain.
100km Elevation Profile

80km Elevation Profile

51km Elevation Profile

35km Elevation Profile
TRACKING/VERIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES

*Strava (https://www.strava.com/) will be used as the primary means of verification of participants' activities.

- For those who do not have a Strava account, this is a free-to-join app which you can use it to record your activities OR sync with your activity tracking devices such as Garmin, Coros, Suunto, etc.

Click HERE to view the Guide for Beginners to Strava.

Click HERE to access the Strava Help & Support Centre.

Create a Strava account via any of the below methods:
- Desktop: https://www.strava.com/
- Google Play for Android device: Click HERE
- App Store for iPhone: Click HERE

*In the registration form, you'll need to input your Strava Athlete Name & the URL link to your Strava profile (for example, the URL link to Ben Swee's Strava account is: https://www.strava.com/athletes/15096947). If you are unable to locate the URL link to your Strava profile, please 'follow' Ben Swee (Click HERE) & he will 'follow' you.
NOTE: If you're already following Ben Swee in his Strava, you can leave the URL field empty.  

*Please allow Ben Swee to 'follow' your Strava account and set your privacy settings to allow 'Followers' to view your activities so he can verify your activities.

*Activities will be randomly verified.  Activities, such as those with unbelievable pace/distance, no route map, will not be counted.

NOTE: For your convenience, you do not need to manually submit your activities/screenshots of your activities for verification.  Just inform Ben after you have completed and Ben will verify your activities via your Strava account.

FINISH

*Please inform Ben (via WhatsApp/SMS or Email) after you have completed so he can verify your activities & send the e-certificate to you within approximately 48 hours or so.

SHIPPING OF ITEMS

*Shipping of items is free of charge for Singapore addresses.  

*As the event ends on 4 Dec 2022 & we will only order the event items after that, the items are targeted to be shipped out by end Feb 2023.

NOTE: If the shipping address you provided is wrong, we will not resend any replacement items and there will not be any refund of any amount.  Hence, please ensure you input the correct shipping address, postal code, email address and contact number in the registration form.

*For participants who qualified for the POWER La! Hall of Fame & have opted to receive the Trophy, we will arrange with you to hand deliver the Trophy together with the Finisher Tee/Medal.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

*By registering for the event, you fully agree to participate at your own risk & fully indemnify the organiser, Running Guild & Ben Swee, and its partners/sponsors against any claim(s), not limited to medical/monetary, for any health issue(s), injury, and/or death as a result of your participation.

*Please refrain from entering and/or remaining inside the trails between 7pm to 7am as the trails are officially closed to the public during 7pm to 7am.   You risk getting fined by the authorities if you are in the trail within 7pm to 7am.

*Change of category is permitted up till the end of the event period. 

*Please abide by the COVID-19 rules & regulations.

*Exchange of T-Shirt size is subject to availability and shipping costs for the exchange are to be paid by the participant prior to the exchange.  Alternatively, the exchange can be done at the organiser's address.

*After payment of the registration fee, you acknowledge and accept that there will not be any refund to you, be it a partial or full amount. In addition, there will not be any roll over of your entry to another event.  However, you can transfer your registration to another person before the start of the event's qualifying period by notifying the organiser at runningguild@gmail.com.

SAFETY

* Please ensure you are in good health before taking part.  We recommend you have a personal health/accident insurance policy.  

*Please take all necessary precautions before, during & after the activity, such as: medication, first aid/anti-blister kit, sufficient rest/sleep. 

*As part of the route is in the trail, there is a higher risk of sprain/fall due to uneven terrain such as rocks, mud, tree roots, etc.  Please be extra careful.  If you get injured and you require assistance, please ask passers-by to assist or use your mobile phone to call your contacts.  

*Do the activity together with someone if it is possible.  If you're heading out alone, please ensure you inform someone about your route, estimated duration & what time you expect to be back to home.  

*Bring along your mobile phone during the activity as it'll be useful in the event of an emergency.

*Bring a power bank & charging cable(s), if necessary, to charge your mobile phone/watch/etc.

*Hydrate & Fuel well before, during & after the activity.  
- In the trails, there are toilets with water coolers & vending machines where you can refill your hydration flasks/bottles/bladders or purchase drinks, as shown in the below list:

(a) MacRitchie Reservoir Amenities Centre
(b) Ranger Station
(c) Bukit Timah Hill Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
(d) Dairy Farm Nature Park
(e) Chestnut Nature Park

- Along the road, there are many locations where you can get food & drinks such as petrol stations, convenience stores, coffee shops/hawker centres/fast food restaurants/etc.

*DO NOT approach any animals/insects you encounter.  Do not attempt to feed/touch them.  Stay clear of them.

*Stay alert & beware of danger along the route, e.g. pedestrians, vehicles, bicycles, motorised devices, potholes, dangerous animals/insects/plants, etc. 

*Please watch out/stay clear of oncoming vehicles, especially when you are on the road such.  Cross only when it's safe to do so.  Use the pedestrian crossing/zebra crossing where possible. 

*Wear bright/reflective apparel/socks/footwear/items so others are aware of your presence.

*Be prepared for severe/bad/hot weather/lightning/strong wind.  You may wish to bring a rain jacket/poncho & change of clothes.

*Have a good recovery after the activity, e.g. recovery drink/meal, massage, foam rolling, stretching.

REGISTRATION
Registration is open till 4 Dec 2022 (final day of the event).

What Is Included:
*A Finisher T-Shirt (quick dry & light fabric) with the distance you completed printed on it.
*A Finisher Medal (large size).
*Induction into the POWER La! Hall of Fame & optional Trophy for participants who meet the qualifying time.
*Shipping of Finisher items within Singapore.
*An E-Bib (sent to your email within 48 hours or so after payment).
*An E-Certificate (sent to your email within 48 hours or so after informing Ben you have finished).

T-Shirt Designs 
Designs will be published when ready.

T-Shirt Size Chart

Registration Confirmation
- After verifying payment has been received, a confirmation email with an E-Bib number tag will be sent to your email within 48hrs or so.  Please check your junk/spam folder as our email may be directed to those folders.  Please add our email address (runningguild@gmail.com) as a safe sender.

Registration Fee (Singapore Dollars)
Shipping within Singapore
S$35 per category (PayNow/PayLah/Transfer/Deposit payment)
S$38 per category (Pay by Credit Card)

REGISTRATION OPTIONS
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