The second edition of the Force of Nature race series is back with a new format. While the inaugural edition introduced the exciting and challenging 64km ultra, the second edition has been revamped to become a trail marathon event. Offering runner 4 different race categories.
The race will start and finish at Singapore’s favourite trail running haven, MacRitchie Reservoir. The 4 race routes consists of 90 to 95% trails covering officially designated hiking trails, both old and new, at MacRitchie Reservoir and its surrounding vicinity. All 4 race routes do not involve any multi-looped courses! They are all single continuous runs. Say goodbye to those trail races that make you run loops after loops! Force of Nature Marathon will not only be the first, but also Singapore’s only trail marathon for 2019.
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42 KM
This course pushes you to the limit and is the most challenging among the four. Covering a wide range of terrain, it is a single continuous run that starts off from MacRitchie Reservoir and takes you all the way into the heart of the challenging trails at Bukit Timah, Mandai and Chestnut before finishing back at MacRitchie Reservoir. Its a course designed for experienced marathon runners, trail runners and ultra distance runners.
Cut off time: 8hrs (7am to 3pm)
23 KM
This is a somewhat challenging course recommended for half marathon runners and experienced trail runners. It consists of a wide range of terrain and its quite hilly, a series of constant ups and downs. Its a out and back single continuous route that starts off from MacRitchie Reservoir and takes you all the way into the heart of the gorgeous trails at Bukit Timah and Dairy Farm areas. Thus its a great route for those who are looking to get into regular trail running and explore trails outside of MacRitchie Reservoir.
Cut off time: 6hrs (7.05am to 1.05pm)
10 KM
This is a simple out and back single continuous route which is almost entirely on trails. Its a course that has constant ups and downs all the way and hence its quite challenging but still lots of fun. Its a perfect course for traditional 10km runners of all abilities, of any age.
Cut off time: 4hrs (7.15am to 11.15am)
05 KM
The 5km category is a simple out and back route which is run almost entirely on trails, and is flanked by gorgeous ancient trees on both sides of the trail route. It is a route that will appeal to runners of all abilities, young and old. It is also a very familiar route to many who have been to Macritchie Reservoir. Thus it’s bound to be a trail favourite! For those who want to have fun out on a Saturday morning with your families, this is the perfect category/route.
Cut off time: 90mins (7.20am to 08.50am)
More information about the race, routes and registration methods, head on down to the link below: https://forceofnaturesg.com/
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