RACE: The Energizer Singapore Night Trail 2012 experience

(Covered by Eddy the Runner)

Being a night trail run, one might expect runners to lose their bearings at the admin points, just before the start of the race. However, the race organizers did a great job in marshaling us to the starting pens and I must say that the race was very well-organized. :)

Anyways, the race was exciting and so far, i really can’t think of any bad points of the race. Nonetheless, below are the pluses of the Energizer Singapore Night Trail 2012!

1) Extensive range of free food and drinks.

I mean, on top of that, runners are able to buy Ramly burger and Old Chang Kee snacks! Good (sinfully delicious!) stuff for a post-race meal! Or mini-meal for that matter. :P

2) Great running route that is not commonly used

Running the same old route over and over again can be quite a bore. Especially in Singapore, where the races or trail runs are typically held at along the same routes. But the organizers for the ESNT 2012, did a great job in planning a route which, not so many people would have experienced. Naice!

3) Enthusiastic marshals and volunteers and Super supporting Emcee

Marshals and volunteers did a fantastic job in orienteering and keeping the the runner’s spirits high. The Super supporting emcee was also a plus point. Together, they liven up the atmosphere of the night race.

4) Well organised shuttle buses

With a location like Mandai, its rather hard for runners to get to it. I mean, its not like its a Marina Bay where theres a plethora of options to choose from to get to it. Thus, the well-organised shuttle buses ferrying the runners to and from the race village was indeed a plus point for me. :)

All in all, I enjoyed the run and the finisher’s medal is super nice! Its the Energizer mascot! Pretty cool huh! Looking forward to next year’s Energizer Singapore Night Trail run! See ya!

EVENT: Energizer Singapore Night Trail 2012

ENERGIZER SINGAPORE NIGHT TRAIL BACK WITH POSITIVENERGY

Heads up running  and/or trail running fanatics! The second edition of the Energizer Singapore Night Trail will take place at Mandai on Saturday 28 April.

Registrations have been launched on Monday 30th January and this time, the organizers are aiming to attract around 4,500 participants across all race categories following 2,800 entrants for the inaugural event in 2011.

Standing apart from other running events on the Singapore calendar, the Energizer Singapore Night Trail takes place in the (Mandai) jungle of Singapore and challenges you across a range of categories:

  1. 6/12/18km Trail Race for the adults
  2. 1.5/3km Obstacle Race for the parent-child
  3. 3km Open Obstacle Race

The Open events take place as night falls and runners are guided through the course wearing their own Energizer LED headlight which makes for a sensory experience like no other in Singapore.

Click here to register: http://www.singaporenighttrail.com.sg/registration.html

Energizer Race 2012

Registration for the Energizer Singapore Night Trail Race is open!


With all the typical running races and trail races going about  these past few years, Energizer Singapore together with Pink Apple Pte Ltd, an event organiser, has UPPED the FUN in the RUN with Singapore’s First Ever Night Trail Race. With Mandai being the venue of the START and END point of the race, we will see how this 1st ever unique race will turn out to be.

Early bird discounts till 1st of March and the closing date of registration will be on the 10th of April. With race registration fees ranging from $45 to $65, depending on which catagory you would be interested in, i think its a fairly reasonable price for an exciting event. I reckon, if all goes well, future night races COULD be more expensive. Gaaaah! =S

Race Details:
Date: 30th April 2011 (Saturday)
Start & End Point: Mandai
Email: info@singaporenighttrail.com.sg
Registration closes: 10th April 2011 (Sunday)

Start Time:
6km Men’s Competitive – 8pm
6km Women’s Competitive – 8pm
12km Men’s Competitive – 7.30pm
12km Women’s Competitive – 7.30pm

Awesome Runner’s Entitlement:

  • Energizer Night Head-lamp & 1 set of Batteries
  • Singapore Night Trail Newton Runner’s T-Shirt
  • Schick Quattro Shaving Kit
  • Race Bib & Disposable Timing chip
  • Men’s Health Magazine
  • Finisher Medal

For more info, visit: http://www.singaporenighttrail.com.sg/index.html