SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2023

EVENT INFORMATION (PHYSICAL: 27 AUG)

RACE RESULTS & E-CERTIFICATES

Race results and e-certificates for 21km Half Marathon and 10km Race:

Families for Life 800m Challenge participant can download your e-certificate here.

PARTICIPANT GUIDE

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Refer Annex A: Road Closure Advisory for detailed information

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SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

Participants may explore the busing service provided by Dynacle Connections Pte Ltd (“Dynacle”) which offers various busing routes to the physical run venue on 27 August 2023.

As you explore the busing service provided by Dynacle, please note that you will be directed to external websites such as ShareTransport.sg and their Apps which are not managed by SAFRA. You will be required to provide your personal data for an account creation with Dynacle. Do note that you are responsible for the personal data that you provide or disseminate via Dynacle, and your personal data shall be subject to the personal data policies of Dynacle.

ROAD CLOSURE

The SAFRA Singapore Bay Run and Army Half Marathon (SSBR & AHM) 2023 will be held on Sunday, 27 August 2023, from 4.30am to 10.00am.

This year’s 21km Half Marathon and 10km Race event will flag off from the Merdeka Bridge, with participants running on roads within the Central Business District, and Marina Bay area before ending at the Singapore Sports Hub. Several roads will be affected by the event.

There will be parking restriction on the affected roads. Vehicles that are spotted blocking traffic or parking illegally will be towed.

The following roads will be partially closed on 26 August 2023 to 27 August 2023:

Road	From	To	Closure Time
2 left lanes of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Esplanade Drive	Nicoll Highway lamp post 33F	Nicoll Highway lamp post 53F	26 August 2023 11:00pm to 27 August 2023 01:00am

The following roads will be fully closed on 27 August 2023:

Road	From	To	Closure Time
East Coast Park Service Road	East Coast Park Service Road lamp post 43/2	Marina East Drive	00:01am to 09:30am
Marina East Drive	Gardens By The Bay East	Fort Road	00:01am to 10:00am
Stadium Way	Tanjong Rhu Road	Stadium Crescent
Stadium Crescent in the direction of Stadium Way	Stadium Crescent lamp post 4	Stadium Way
The carriageway of Stadium Walk in the direction of Stadium Crescent	Roundabout connecting Stadium Boulevard, Stadium Drive and Stadium Walk	Stadium Crescent
The carriageway of Stadium Walk in the direction of Stadium Drive	Stadium Way	Roundabout connecting Stadium Boulevard, Stadium Drive and Stadium Walk
Stadium Walk	Stadium Walk lamp post 4R	Stadium Walk
Stadium Drive	Roundabout connecting Stadium Drive and the exit into Nicoll Highway	Roundabout connecting Stadium Drive, Stadium Boulevard and Stadium Walk	00:01am to 11:00am
The carriageway of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Esplanade Drive	Mountbatten Road	Middle Road	01:00am to 09:30am
Raffles Boulevard	Nicoll Highway	Raffles Link
Raffles Avenue	Raffles Link	Nicoll Highway
Raffles Link	Raffles Link lamp post 5F	Raffles Avenue

The following roads will be partially closed on 27 August 2023:

Road	From	To	Closure Time
2 left lanes of Esplanade Drive in the direction of Raffles Quay	Raffles Avenue	Fullerton Road	01:00am to 08:00am
2 left lanes of Fullerton Road in the direction of Raffles Quay	Esplanade Drive	Collyer Quay
2 left lanes of Collyer Quay in the direction of Raffles Quay	Fullerton Road	Marina Boulevard
2 left lanes of Marina Boulevard	Collyer Quay	Straits View
2 left lanes of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Esplanade Drive	Middle Road	Raffles Avenue	01:00am to 09.30am
2 left lanes of Raffles Avenue in the direction of Stamford Road	Bayfront Avenue	Raffles Link	01:00am to 09.30am
2 left lanes of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Esplanade Drive	Nicoll Highway lamp post 33F	Nicoll Highway lamp post 53F	09.30am to 11:00am

Note: Timings of road closure are subject to changes.

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For feedback on traffic disruption, congestion, noise, etc, please call 8420 1748.

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Registration for the event will be made via our appointed service vendor, 42Race (42Technology Pte Ltd). You will be required to provide your personal data for an account creation with 42Race. Do note that you are responsible for the personal data that you provide or disseminate via 42Race, and your personal data shall be subject to the personal data policies of 42Race.

Jointly organised by SAFRA and Our Singapore Army to promote an active fitness culture and strengthen bonds among national servicemen (NSmen) and their families, the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2023 (SSBR & AHM 2023) will bring back the physical run for the first time since 2018, and also retain the virtual format.

Physical/ Virtural Table

The 21km Half Marathon and 10km Race will offer a scenic running route that covers the Marina Bay and several iconic landmarks such as the Singapore Flyer, financial district, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay.

Parents pairing up with their children in the Families for Life 800m Challenge can look forward to a fun-filled dinosaur-themed run this year. Besides receiving a specially designed ‘dino’ T-shirt, participants will have plenty of photo opportunities with dinosaur mascots on event day.

The virtual 21km Cumulative Challenge will provide those who prefer to run at their own time and convenience to train up during the one-month period.

RACE CATEGORIES

Categories	Eligibility
21km Half Marathon
21km Half Marathon Men's	The following are eligible to register for this category: SAF Active Servicemen, SAF NSmen (ORNS, ROVERS / Voluntary & Ex-NSmen)
21km Half Marathon Women's	The following are eligible to register for this category: SAF Active servicewomen and SAF volunteers
21km Half Marathon Men's Open	All male participants who are not eligible for the above categories
21km Half Marathon Women's Open	All female participants who are not eligible for the above categories
10km Race
10km Race Men's	The following are eligible to register for this category: SAF Active Servicemen, SAF NSmen (ORNS, ROVERS / Voluntary & Ex-NSmen)
10km Race Women's	The following are eligible to register for this category: SAF Active servicewomen and SAF volunteers
10km Race Men's Open	All male participants who are not eligible for the above categories
10km Race Women's Open	All female participants who are not eligible for the above categories
Families for Life 800m Challenge
Families for Life 800m Challenge	Open to fathers, mothers and extended family members. Child must be aged 4 to 16 years old.
21km Cumulative Challenge
21km Cumulative Challenge	Runners can complete a cumulative 21km distance through a series of shorter runs, anywhere and anytime, during the 4-week virtual event period.

* In accordance with SAF Medical Directive, Active and NS participants aged 35 years and above are to undergo SAF Health Screening Programme (SAF HSP).

Participants who do not meet the medical eligibility requirements for the race category but wish to submit a deviation request are advised to contact the event organisers at sbr@safra.sg. When submitting your request, please include your Full Name and the last 4 characters of your NRIC (e.g., 123A), as well as supporting documents such as certificates from your general practitioner or polyclinic. NSmen who are successful in their deviation requests will be eligible to register for the race category based on the subsidised fee for NSmen.

REGISTRATION FEES

SAF NSmen and their family members will continue to enjoy discounted registration fees across all categories to appreciate them for their contributions to Singapore’s defence and support for NS, respectively.

Categories	Rates (per person)
	*SAF NSmen / SAFVC**	SAFRA Dependent Members / SAF Family Members^	Public
PHYSICAL
21km Half Marathon	$20	$60	$85
10km Race	$15	$40	$65
Families for Life 800m Challenge⁺	$10	$15	$25
VIRTUAL
21km Cumulative Challenge	$10	$15	$20

Prices stated above are inclusive of 8% GST.

* Only applicable to NSmen (Operationally Ready National Servicemen, MINDEF Reserves & Ex-NSmen) from the Singapore Armed Forces.

^ Only applicable through promotional code extended to SAF NSmen who have registered.

+ SAF active servicemen, NSmen and SAFRA members who register for this category can add-on their immediate family members (parents, siblings, spouse and children) to form the team (maximum of 5 pax including main registrant) during registration and each of these immediate family members will also enjoy the special rate.

LEAD-UP TRAINING RUNS

Are you ready for SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & ARMY Half Marathon?

SAFRA Running Club will be organising a series of complimentary lead up run training sessions to prepare you for the race.

To register for the lead up run, use either the SAFRA mobile app or https://m.safra.sg.

Lead-Up Training Runs Schedule

Training Date & Time	Training Distance	Location
Sun, 25 June, 7am	10km	SAFRA Punggol (Front Porch)
Sun, 2 July, 7am	16km	East Coast Park Carpark B1
Sun, 9 July, 7am	12km	SAFRA Toa Payoh (Front Porch)
Sun, 16 July, 7am	16km	SAFRA Mount Faber (Front Porch)
Sun, 23 July, 7am	18km	East Coast Park Parkland Green Carpark
Sun, 30 July, 7am	16km	SAFRA Yishun (Front Porch)
Sun, 13 Aug, 7am	16km	East Coast Park Carpark B1

Please note that:

Training sessions are subjected to change due to weather conditions
Training sessions are limited by capacity and have to be pre-booked according to selected timeslots
Capacity availability will be based on first-come-first-served basis

For more information on how to register, please click here.

PARTICIPANT ENTITLEMENTS

Enjoy the convenience of having your race pack with your event apparel, race bib, timing device (physical race) and more, delivered to your doorstep at no extra cost between early to mid-August.

Finisher medals across all categories and the 21km Half Marathon Finisher Tee will be issued to participants on race day upon completion.

Your registration for the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon (SSBR & AHM) 2023 comes with a complimentary entitlement – SAFRA Protect.

SAFRA Protect is a personal accident insurance designed to cover you as you train for your race. Complimentary coverage starts upon redemption till the end of the race.

Remember to redeem SAFRA Protect before you begin training to get the following cover:

Coverage	Sum Insured
Accidental Death	S$30,000
Accidental Permanent Disability	S$30,000
Accident Medical Reimbursement	S$150 (no excess)

SAFRA Protect is protected under the Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme which is administered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC). Coverage for SAFRA Protect is automatic and no further action is required from you. For more information on the types of benefits that are covered under the scheme as well as the limits of coverage, where applicable, please contact AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte. Ltd. or visit the AIG, GIA or SDIC websites (www.aig.sg, www.gia.org.sg or www.sdic.org.sg).

How to redeem the additional coverage

There is a link in the confirmation email once you have successfully registered for the event. The link will direct participants to AIG's landing page for the additional insurance coverage opt-in. Participants can click on the link in their confirmation email to opt-in for the additional insurance coverage.

Participant Entitlements - 21km Half Marathon

21km Half Marathon

Race Pack
SSBR & AHM Army Singlet (applicable to all SAF Active Servicemen and NSmen) OR Event Tee (applicable to SAF Family members, SAFRA Dependent Members & Public)
21km Finisher Tee (only upon completion)
Finisher Medal (only upon completion)
Personalised Race Bib and Timing Device
Personalised e-Certificate
Insurance Coverage (Additional coverage available with opt-in)

Participant Entitlements - 10km Race

10km Race

Race Pack
SSBR & AHM Army Singlet (applicable to all SAF Active Servicemen and NSmen) OR Event Tee (applicable to SAF Family members, SAFRA Dependent Members & Public)
Finisher Medal (only upon completion)
Personalised Race Bib & Timing Device
Personalised e-Certificate
Insurance Coverage (Additional coverage available with opt-in)

Families for Life 800m Challenge

Families for Life 800m Challenge Event Tee
Finisher Medal
Personalised Race Bib
e-Certificate
Insurance Coverage (Additional coverage available with opt-in)

Participant Entitlements - 21km Cumulative Challenge

21km Cumulative Challenge

Race Pack
SSBR & AHM Army Singlet (applicable to all SAF Active Servicemen and NSmen) OR Event Tee (applicable to SAF Family members, SAFRA Dependent Members & Public)
e-Finisher Medal (only upon completion)
Personalised e-Bib
Personalised e-Certificate
Insurance coverage available only with opt-in

APPAREL SIZE CHARTS

SSBR & AHM Army Singlet

21km Finisher Tee

Event Tee

Families for Life 800m Event Challenge Event Tee

RACE ROUTE (PHYSICAL: 27 AUG)

21km Half Marathon	Merdeka Bridge, Singapore Flyer, the financial district, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, East Coast Park and Singapore Sports Hub.
10km Race	Merdeka Bridge, Singapore Flyer, the financial district, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Sports Hub.
Families for Life 800m Challenge	Within Singapore Sports Hub.

TRACK & SUBMIT (VIRTUAL: 31 JUL TO 26 AUG)

Before you get started, you will need to choose a GPS fitness tracking app that you are familiar with to help you track your runs. Here are the two ways you can submit your running records as proof of your participation in this virtual event:

Methods of Submission

Method 1:
Automatic Submission

(Only available for Garmin and Strava)

If you are using the GPS Fitness Tracking Apps Strava, Garmin or FitBit to track your runs, you can auto-sync your running records between the Strava or Garmin app with your 42race account.

Before you start running, make sure that your preferred app is connected to the 42Race app by following the steps below:

Open the 42Race app
Open the navigation menu by clicking on the top right icon.
Click "Connect an App"
Select either "Garmin" or "Strava"
Click on the "Connect" button at the bottom of the page.
Log into your Garmin or Strava account with your username and password.

Method 2:
Manual Submission

(Available for all GPS Fitness Tracking Apps)

If you are using other GPS Fitness Tracking Apps, you will need to submit screenshots of your running records with the following items captured clearly:

Date of run
Distance covered
Time taken

The screenshots can be submitted manually by following the steps below:

Visit www.42race.com or download the 42Race mobile application and log in to your account.
Select 'Submit my run' followed by 'Next'.
Upload a screenshot of the GPS fitness tracking app covered and time taken, fill in the data and select 'Next'.
Fill in your running journal (optional) and select 'Submit'.

With each submission of your run, you will attain an e-badge for the distance milestones at 3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, and eventually 21km. You will get an e-cert.