Run For Inclusion 2021 Returns This November!

Run for Inclusion (RFI) is the largest inclusive running event in Singapore where participants run alongside runners with special needs, including the hearing, intellectually, physically and visually-challenged.

Venue: Singapore Turf Club / Virtual
Date: 21 Nov, 2 - 8 pm (onsite) / 21 Nov - 4 Dec (Virtual)
Fees: From $35

This year, Runninghour has teamed up with Singapore Turf Club (STC), the oldest existing and only horse racing club in Singapore, as the official Event Partner for its events, including the signature Run For Inclusion 2021.

Runninghour is a sports-co-operative that promotes integration of Persons with Special Needs (PWSN) and empower them to participate in mainstream activities. The Run For Inclusion 2021 aims to reach out to 2,000 participants, including 1,000 special needs participants and their caregivers.

RFI 2021 will feature two race formats where participants can choose from three categories (i.e., cycle, run or walk) either on-site or virtually at their own pace and comfort. 

Physical Event

Photo Credit: Singapore Turf Club

Venue: Singapore Turf Club, 1 Turf Club Avenue, Singapore 738078
Date: 21 Nov 2021
Time*: Session 1: 5pm to 6.30pm | Session 2: 6.30pm to 8pm

*In line with the current guidelines on prevailing Safe Management Measures (SMMs), the event is divided into TWO sessions regardless of the chosen race distance category.

Fee: Varies with race categories (see details below) 

The physical event offers all three categories that stretches from a personalised distance (where participants can customise their run distance according to their preference and ability), 3km, 5km or 10km run or walk, as well as the 20km cycling category (which also includes a tandem cycling category to cater for the PWSN).

On-site participants will be in for a treat as they explore the lush greenery and best kept secrets of Singapore’s only world-class horse racing club. Attendees can also look forward to insta-worthy and memorable sights such as the STC Riding Centre Arena, home of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games Equestrian Jumping event. 

Race Categories & Cost

• Personalised Distance (Below 3km; no age limit)
• Cost: $35
• PWSN: FOC

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): FOC

• 3km Walk or Run (6 years old and above)
• Cost: $35
• PWSN: FOC

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): FOC

• 5km Walk or Run (Non-competitive; 8 years old and above)
• Cost: $40
• PWSN: FOC

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): FOC

• 10km Run (Non-competitive; 13 years and above)
• Cost: $45
• PWSN: FOC

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): FOC

• 20km Cycling (Using own bike and helmet)
• Cost: $45
• PWSN: NA

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): NA

• 20km Cycling (Require rental bike and helmet; provided at a fee of $8)
• Cost: $53
• PWSN: FOC

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): FOC

• Tandem Cycling (Bike captain will be assigned)
• Cost: $53
• PWSN: PWSN

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): PWSN

Finisher Medal

Photo Credits: Runninghour (unless otherwise stated)

Unique to this year’s RFI, used horseshoes will be given a new shine and recycled as race medals. Participants who take part in the physical event will receive the limited-edition commemorative medal, making it a meaningful memento for all.

Virtual Event

Participants of the virtual event can also join in the event with the 0-10km running and 0-20km cycling categories.

Date: 21 Nov to 4 Dec 2021
Fee: Varies with race categories (see details below) 

Race Categories & Cost

• 0-20km Cycling 
• Cost: $35
• PWSN: FOC

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): FOC

• 0-20km Cycling 
• Cost: $35
• PWSN: FOC

• Caregiver (max 1 per PWSN): FOC

Registration Details

Following the tradition of previous years’ runs, Runninghour will offer complimentary entries to all PWSN and their caregivers for the event, limited to one caregiver per PWSN, to encourage more PWSN to participate in the event and to promote inclusivity and an active lifestyle within the community. This is made possible in partnership with Central Singapore Community Development Council under the 'SoleMate' programme. 

To register, visit the link here. Registration will close on 21 Nov 2021, or upon reaching maximum capacity, whichever is earlier.

Health & Safety Measures

In light of the pandemic, all participants are required to be fully vaccinated or to undergo Pre-Event Testing (PET) if they have not already completed their full vaccination regimen in order to join the physical event. Participants will be required to show a valid vaccination certification or a negative PET result on the event day. Unvaccinated individuals are encouraged to sign up for the virtual event.

For more information, please visit the Runninghour website and/or e-mail raceinfo@runninghour.com.