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Event Guide

Event Day Procedures:

  • Upon check-in, please proceed to the holding area for the race commencement.
  • SAFRA Diaper Dash participants are to race in SAFRA Diaper Dash event tee and diaper with the race bib provided during check in.
  • After the race, each SAFRA Diaper Dash participant will receive a finisher race medal.
  • All SAFRA Diaper Dash participants will be automatically indemnified for the event.

Race Mechanism:

  • SAFRA Diaper Dash participants are randomly pre-assigned to compete in groups of 15 in intervals of 10 minutes.
  • Parents will be informed on the allocated race slot and time during Race Pack Collection Day*.
  • Participants are advised to report 1 hour before the allocated race time for the race check-in procedures. Failure to do so will be handled on a case-to-case basis.
  • For fair competition, all babies in the Families for Life Super Crawlers race category will be placed in a seated and ready to crawl position at the starting line.
  • Timing will begin the moment the bell/cue is sounded and end once the child finishes the race requirement.
  • Families for Life Super Crawlers: Babies MUST crawl along the 3-metres race course and pass the finishing line to be deemed successful at completing the race. Walking babies will be repositioned by their parents to the last crawling point to continue the race.
  • Families for Life Freestylers: Babies can freestyle the moment the bell/cue is sounded and MUST cross the 5-metres race course and finishing line to be deemed successful at completing the race.
  • Pororo Dasher: SAFRA Diaper Dash participant must carry the provided Pororo Plushie across the 5-metres race course and place it in the designated holder to be deemed successful at completing the race.
  • The top 8 SAFRA Diaper Dash participants with the best race time from each category will win prizes.
  • Incompletion of the race will results in disqualification.
  • Each SAFRA Diaper Dash participant who participated in the race will be awarded with a finisher race medal upon completion of the race.

*Date and location of the Race Pack Collection will be confirmed nearer to the event date

Race Rules & Regulations:

  • SAFRA Diaper Dash participants are randomly pre-assigned to compete in groups of 15 in intervals of 10 minutes.
  • Timing will start based on when the emcee says “GO”, and time is clocked once the child finishes the race mechanism. Parents are not allowed to push their child off the start line when the emcee mentioned “GO”.
  • Parents are allowed to bring toys, snacks and any other possible props to attract their child to cross the finishing line. All parents must attract their child from the finish line and must not throw their items towards their child.
  • Parents are also not allowed to touch other SAFRA Diaper Dash participants.
  • Parents must not lift their child off the race mat until he/she passes the finishing line and time is clocked.
  • Only one parent is allowed on each end of the race course (start and end point of the assigned lanes).
  • SAFRA Diaper Dash participants must pass the finishing line of the 3 or 5 metres race mat and finish their race mechanism to be deemed successful at completing the race.
  • For the safety of other participants, no footwear is allowed on the race course and parents must not enter the race lanes when the race starts.
  • SAFRA Diaper Dash participant is allowed to continue to race despite shifting lanes during the race.
  • Crying SAFRA Diaper Dash participants are allowed to be removed from the race course by parents but will be considered disqualified. Incompletion of the race will result in disqualification and all participants will only race once.
  • The race will continue despite participants staying stagnant in the race lane until the rest of the participants have crossed the finishing line. The maximum time for each group is 10 minutes.
  • Parents are not allowed to switch positions when the race is ongoing.
  • Any appeal after the race is chargeable at $50 inclusive of GST. Window for appeal will be opened for 20 minutes after the allocated wave timing. Event Organiser’s decision for appeal is final. 
  • For SAFRA Diaper Dash participants: In the race pack, participants will receive an event T-shirt . All participants must wear the event’s T-shirt and a personal diaper to compete in the SAFRA Diaper Dash. Please paste the race bib sticker on the back of the child’s diaper during the race check-in. Parents are responsible for their personal allocated race bib and any replacements are chargeable.
  • For participating adults: Only 2 adults are allowed on the racecourse. Parents are advised to dress appropriately as bending and squatting down position may be required when assisting their child.
  • 8 winners from each race category will be informed and contacted once the official timings of each category have been tabulated. All participating children will be awarded with a finisher race medal upon completion of the race. The top 3 participants of each race category will receive a SAFRA Diaper Dash trophy.
  • SAFRA Diaper Dash 2025 will be held indoors at Marina Square, Level 2, Central Atrium on 31 May & 1 June. All races will proceed in the event of inclement weather.
*Please refer to the Race Mechanism for the respective race requirements.

Medical and Safety:

  • The Organiser has taken all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all SAFRA Diaper Dash participants and will not be responsible for any injury sustained, loss of or damage to personal property during the race.
  • SAFRA Diaper Dash participants who are feeling unwell up to 3 days before the race, parents are advised to determine if they are physically well to continue with the race. Please note that there will be no refunds for no show.
  • All SAFRA Diaper Dash participants have been automatically indemnified upon registration.

Pram and Baggage Deposit:

  • There will be a pram and baggage deposit on the race days at Marina Square. Level 2, Central Atrium. All prams are to be collected by 7pm on the event day.
  • The Organiser will not be responsible for any loss or damage, personal or otherwise, to the belongings and items deposited.

Nursing Pods:

  • There are two dedicated nursing pods within the event area. For greater flexibility, we recommend using Marina Square's readily available nursing rooms as well.
  • The Organisers will not be responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings while using the Nursing Pods.
  • Access is strictly permitted to nursing mothers or female caretakers and babies.

Diaper Changing Rooms: 

  • Family rooms are located around Marina Square and there will be 2 additional diaper changing rooms at the event space. Wristbands will be given out during registration and verification will be required before entry into the rooms. All rooms are of individual cubicles and are equipped with limited amenities. Parents are expected to bring their personal amenities deemed necessary.
  • The Organiser will not be responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings.