Over 50 explorers took to the streets on foot in a Photo Challenge to win prizes from Huggs Coffee, Trapeze Rec Club, ibis Budget Hotels, Sunday Shades and Garmin Singapore
PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG
The most popular event of the inaugural Urban Sports and Wellness Week, slots for Urban Exploration Challenge were fully snapped up within three days of registration being opened to public.
PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG
With a total of five checkpoints across the heart of the city in a route which spanned 7.8 kilometres, the scene outside of Huggs Collective Maxwell was buzzing even close to an hour before official flag off.
More photos from Urban Exploration event of Urban Sports and Wellness Week is available in our photo gallery here
PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG
Led by former Under Armour Run Crew and popular local running group Superhero Runners, the group ran off to cheers from spectators and organisers at the start line, and were quick to hit the first checkpoint at Trapeze Rec Club, where participants had to snap a photo of themselves and name a service or class that is offered by the wellness centre.
PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG
Not long after the running group was on the move again, heading towards Clarke Quay where key checkpoints ibis Budget Clarke Quay and Huggs Clarke Quay Central were located.
PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG
Curious drivers and bystanders cast glances at the group at each traffic light, as the runners made their way across the colourful buildings that lined the Singapore river.
PHOTO: CHERYL TAY, SPORTPLUS.SG
At ibis Budget, participants likewise had to snap photos of themselves at the entrance of the hotel, before making their way to Huggs Coffee Clarke Quay Central, where each runner had to have their cards stamped in order to redeem a bonus Huggs goodie bag at the end of the run.
PHOTO: HANIDA HUSSEIN, SPORTPLUS.SG
While regular runners formed the core of the group that morning, members of public who joined were able to enjoy the run at a casual and easy pace that made urban exploration and city sightseeing a pleasant experience.
PHOTO: HANIDA HUSSEIN, SPORTPLUS.SG
After hitting ibis Budget Selegie, it was back to the start point to finish off the final challenge - the most creative superhero pose in front of the Garmin flags.
PHOTO: HANIDA HUSSEIN, SPORTPLUS.SG
Special thanks to host and event partners for the Urban Exploration event: ibis Budget Hotels, Huggs Coffee, Trapeze Rec Club, Garmin Singapore, Sunday Shades Co., and Amazin' Graze.
More photos from Urban Exploration event of Urban Sports and Wellness Week is available in our photo gallery here.
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