*Indulge in exploring the beautiful trails of MacRitchie Reservoir, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment & if you're lucky, you may spot Wild Boars roaming in the wild.
- Wild 25km
- Very Wild 45km
- Extremely Wild 70km (Combination of Wild 25km + Very Wild 45km)
(A) A Finisher Tee (quick dry & light fabric)
(B) A Finisher Medal (large sized)
NOTE:
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| Elevation profile is from MapMyRun.com |
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| Elevation profile is from MapMyRun.com |
25km Category Toilets/Water Refill locations
Start - MacRitchie Reservoir
4.8km - Ranger Station
13.7km - Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
20.1km - Ranger Station
25km (Finish) - MacRitchie Reservoir
45km Category Toilets/Water Refill locations
Start - MacRitchie Reservoir
4.8km - Ranger Station
11.2km - Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
16.7km - Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
20.2km - Dairy Farm Nature Park
22.3km - Chestnut Nature Park
33.6km - Chestnut Nature Park
40.1km - Ranger Station
45km (Finish) - MacRitchie Reservoir
*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.
WILD BOAR TRAIL RUN CHALLENGE
The Wild Boars have issued a Wild Boar Challenge, where participants who finish within the qualifying times indicated in the table below will earn the respective title of Legendary/Master/Apprentice Wild Boar & be inducted into the Wild Boar Hall of Fame:
Participants who have earned the title of Legendary/Master/Apprentice Wild Boar based on the qualifying elapsed times shown in the above Wild Boar Challenge table 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, regardless of the number of attempts, and is based on the participant's fastest timing achieved by the end of the event period.
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.
SHIPPING OF ITEMS
*Shipping of items is free of charge for Singapore addresses.
*As the event ends on 21 Aug 2022 & we will only order the event items after that, the items are targeted to be shipped out by mid Oct.
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 Wild Boar Challenge & 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 DO NOT enter and/or remain inside the trails between 7pm to 7am as the trails are officially closed to the public during 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 the majority of the route is on 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. There are toilets along the route with water coolers & vending machines where you can refill your hydration flasks/bottles/bladders or purchase drinks as shown in the below list, so please plan your refueling needs accordingly:
25km Category Toilets/Water Refill locations
Start - MacRitchie Reservoir
4.8km - Ranger Station
13.7km - Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
20.1km - Ranger Station
25km (Finish) - MacRitchie Reservoir
45km Category Toilets/Water Refill locations
Start - MacRitchie Reservoir
4.8km - Ranger Station
11.2km - Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
16.7km - Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
20.2km - Dairy Farm Nature Park
22.3km - Chestnut Nature Park
33.6km - Chestnut Nature Park
40.1km - Ranger Station
45km (Finish) - MacRitchie Reservoir
*DO NOT approach any Wild Boar 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 as Rifle Range Road, Hindhede Drive, Chestnut Ave. Cross only when it's safe to do so.
*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 will be open till 21 Aug 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) with the distance you completed printed on it
*Shipping of 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)
*Induction into the Wild Boar Hall of Fame & optional Trophy for participants who meet the qualifying time of the Wild Boar Challenge.
Will be published when ready
NOTE: You can opt for the Tee/Medal design WITHOUT the Wild Boar logo/text on it. You can indicate your preference in the registration form.
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$33 per category (PayNow/PayLah/Transfer/Deposit payment)
- S$36 per category (Pay by Credit/Debit Card)
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Payment via PayNow/PayLah/Transfer
Payment via Credit/Debit Card