Half of Athletes who signed up for TriFactor Run and RunSwim opted to defer their participation to a later date
Singapore, 25 June 2024 – Over 1,200 multi-sport athletes participated in the TriFactor Run and RunSwim Singapore event at East Coast Park last Sunday, despite risks posed by the oil spill that had affected many of Singapore's beach fronts including East Coast Park and Sentosa Island.
Organisers TriFactor shared in a media release that the team had swiftly provided alternatives given the unforeseen oil spill to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all participants.
TriFactor also shared that approximately 50 per cent of the athletes opted to defer their participation to a later event scheduled for 28 July 2024.
The remaining participants competed in modified run routes, with distances of 21.1km and 15.75km replacing the originally planned RunSwim format.
The event witnessed some outstanding performances across categories, with Singapore Runners Club being crowed winners of the inter-club running championship while Tribal Triathlon Club emerging victorious in the inter-club RunSwim challenge.
Eugene Beh, Founder of Singapore Runners Club Eugene Beh, shared his thoughts of participating in the event saying: "The TriFactor run event was very well organised, and many of our club members thoroughly enjoyed it."
"It's always a pleasure to participate in such professionally managed races that provide a fantastic experience for everyone involved."
The perfect weather conditions contributed to a memorable race day, with many participants achieving personal bests. Notably, the fastest 21.1km male runner, Yan Mun Foong, finished with an impressive time of 1 hour, 24 minutes, and 17 seconds.
In the female category, Faith Ford emerged as the fastest 21.1km runner, completing the course in 1 hour, 35 minutes, and 42 seconds.
Elvin Ting, Founder of TriFactor, expressed his pride and gratitude: "We are incredibly proud of our athletes and the community for coming together and making the best of a challenging situation."
"The spirit and resilience displayed today are truly inspiring. We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants and look forward to seeing everyone again on 28 July."
In addition to promoting athletic excellence, TriFactor's CSR arm, TriFactor Care, supports charitable organizations such as Special Olympics, Running Hour, and The Salvation Army. Through these partnerships, TriFactor aims to bring communities together for fundraising causes, enhancing the impact of sporting events beyond the race itself.
Highlighting the inclusivity of the event, about 100 kids participated in the 1km run, with an inspiring performance by 5-year-old Kelly Le, who completed the course in an impressive 10 minutes.
Special thanks to the organising community from TriFactor for another smooth event in Singapore.
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