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OUR
SINCERE APOLOGIES TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS FOR THE LONG SILENCE. WE HAVE
BEEN WORKING HARD BEHIND THE SCENE MAPPING OUT THE COURSE, CORDINATING
WITH VARIOUS AUTHORITIES AND SOURCING FOR TITLE SPONSOR AND CO-SPONSORS.
UNFORTUNATELY, OUR PROSPECTIVE SPONSORS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET BACK TO
US IN TIME FOR 29 JUNE 2008 (OUR PROPOSED MARATHON DATE).
AS SUCH, LION CITY MARATHON HAS TO BE POSTPONED TO A FEW MONTHS LATER.
WE ARE
TERRIBLY SORRY FOR THIS. PLEASE CONSTANTLY CHECKED THIS WEBSITE FOR
NEW UPDATES WITH REGARD TO NEW CATEGORIES.
BEST WISHES
DR WILLIAM TAN
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INAUGURAL LION CITY MARATHON 2008
An inclusive sporting event catering to all ages and all abilities.
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Mission Statments
- To boost Singapore as a City of Sports;
- To promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage fitness through running;
- To groom runners and marathoners who will bring sporting glory to Singapore;
- To provide athletes with disabilities further opportunities to develop themselves.
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Event Information
Date
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Eligibility
No qualifying times required. Everyone is welcome!
Race Categories
Open to all runners, in-line skaters and athletes with disabilities of all ages
50km Ultra Marathon
Full Marathon: 42.195 km
Half Marathon: 21.1 km
2km/5km/10km RunTeam (6-8 participants)
Kids Marathon (below age of 13 years old): 1 km which is run on Marathon Day ASEAN YOUTH*
*To promote an exchange of youths among ASEAN. Promising youths from ASEAN will be given travel and accommodation awards to come to Singapore for the Lion City Marathon and vice versa for Singapore youth.
Invited Athletes
International elite athletes will be invited and sponsored to come to Singapore to conduct marathon clinics and to participate in the Lion City Marathon. This will assist our local athletes to step up from national to international level.
Entry FeesWill be announced in due course
Race Route
The Lion City Marathon aims to attract tourists to discover Uniquely Singapore. Hence the marathon is held in conjunction with the Great Singapore Sale, Singapore Food Festival and the Youth Festival. The marathon course is designed to showcase Singapore’s places of interest in the West and in the North. Start and finish will be at Bugis Junction (open field opposite Raffles Hospital and Bugis MRT). The route will go by Esplanade, Fullerton Hotel, Singapore Cruise Centre, World Trade Centre, Singapore Maritime Showcase, Sentosa, Mount Faber, Cable Car Station, Har Par Villa Dragon World, Ming Village, Singapore Science Centre, Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden, Tang Dynasty City, Jurong Reptile Park, Jurong Bird Park, Kranji War Memorial, Mandai Orchid Gardens, Singapore Zoological Gardens/Night Safari (Ah Meng will be cheering for you), Boat Quay. Route will eventually be certified by the Association of International Marathon and Road Races (AIMS)
Field Size Limit
10,000 participants (from Singapore and overseas)
Registration
First-come, first-served basis. Online and in-person registration will be available in due course. In anticipation of overwhelming response from local and overseas participation, we encourage you to email info@lioncitymarathon.com to express your interest.
Race Entry Pack can be collected at the Fitness for Life Expo at Bugis Junction from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 June 2008 on presentation of photo ID and confirmation card. Participants will receive a special Race Entry Pack which consists of commemorative singlet, Race BIB number, a championChip (returnable) and heaps of other goodies. All finishers will receive a Finisher’s medal and a Personalized Race Certificate.
Start Times
4 am or 6 am (different waves of start times depending on best marathon times of participants)
Festivals
Pre-Race Pasta
PartyFood Carnival and Festivities on Race Day
Post Race Party: BBQ and Drinks at Bugis Junction
Total Prize Money will be US$150,000
Best Marathon Times
Men: 2:04:55 held by Tergat, Paul, Kenya in Berlin 2003
Women: 2:15:25 by Radcliffe, Paula, UK in London 2003
Sports Safety
Safety is paramount. Participants are encouraged to prepare adequately for the race. If in doubt, they should consult their doctors for advice. Trained personnel with first-aid kits and defibrillators will be provided along the route. Drinks stations will be made available, the first at 5 km and the subsequent ones at 3 km intervals.
Endurance Clinics
Topics ranging from basics to advanced techniques to help prepare participants of different age groups and abilities for the BIG day.
VVIP Challenge
Leaders will be invited to compete for Mayor’s Cup. Their registration fees will donated to nominated charities.
Volunteers
A great opportunity to be part of an international marathon and enjoy heaps of benefits! Registration commence early December 2007.
Charity Programme
Participants may wish to run for their chosen charity subject to approval from the event organizer.
Accomodations
For overseas participants, there are many hotels near the start and finish. Details available at: http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/apps/hotel_search.html
Rules & Regulations of the marathon will be announced shortly.
Organizer
FITNESS FOR LIFE, a non-profit organization which promotes fitness as a lifelong pursuit.
Race Director, Lion City Marathon
Dr William Tan, Neuroscientist, Medical Doctor, Olympic wheelchair athlete, World Records’ Holder, International Motivational Speaker and Success Coach
www.willpower.com.sg
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PARTNERS
Any organizations that help to further the mission of the Lion City Marathon are welcomed to be our partners.
Contact Information
Email: info@lioncitymarathon.com
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