CONTENTS

1. About RunNUS
2. Directors Message
3. About NUS Sports Club
4. About Annual Giving
5. Race-Pack Collection
6. Things to note
7. Race Information
8. Programmes
9. How to get there
10. Race Route
11. Vertical Marathon
12. Venue Layout
13. Race Tips
14. General Information
15. Race Advisory
16. Par-Q Form
17. Sponsors
ABOUT RUNNUS
RunNUS is an annual running event organised by the
NUS Students Sports Club to promote a healthy lifestyle
among the NUS population and the public. Since its
inception in 2007, RunNUS has become the most
anticipated event for NUS students, staff alumni and the
Singapore community.

Apart from being a running event, RunNUS also

supports the NUS Annual Giving campaign, an annual
campaign that aims to raise funds for student support.
Net proceeds from registration fees and individual
pledges will go towards the Annual Giving Bursary Fund
to support financially needy NUS students.

This year, RunNUS hopes to achieve a total turnout rate

of approximately 2,000 participants, consisting of NUS
students, AlumNUS and members of the public. This
year is the first year RunNUS is introducing a vertical
marathon, so look forward to it!
DIRECTORS MESSAGE
Dear participants,

I am honored to be able to address the opening of RunNUS 2017. This

year, we are pleased to introduce a new challenge, which is the vertical
marathon after the usual running route. I hope that all of you would have
an enjoyable and refreshing experience with the addition of this new
element.

Run. Climb. Conquer. - the tagline for RunNUS 2017. The challenge this
year may seem daunting, but we hope that this would bring about a
different sense of satisfaction to all the participants. No matter what the
results may be, to us, you are already a winner!

Much effort has been placed into making this event possible, with every
detail of the event being meticulously planned and managed by the
RunNUS 2017 committee. We do the best that we can, with the aim to
bring about a memorable marathon experience for you.

On behalf of the RunNUS Organising Committee, I would like to express

my heartfelt thanks to you - the participants, together with the
volunteers, NUS administration and sponsors who have come together to
make this event the success that it is today! Without you, RunNUS would
not be possible.

Thank you once again and see you on 3rd September!

Yours sincerely,
Pearlyn Goh
Project Director
RunNUS 2017
ABOUT
NUS Students Sports Club is the largest non-faculty
constituent club in NUS, boasting a huge diversity of 28
unique sports members clubs. We have 38 years of rich
historical heritage and excellence since 1979 and have
approximately 1,200 active members presently. NUSSSC
is one of most active student organisations in the
campus. We cater to the recreational sporting needs of
the NUS community. NUSSSC comprises of a central
Management Committee overseeing many recreational
sports.

The Management Committee represents the staff

authority of all the various sports groups. We provide
the administrative, financial and logistical support to
our sports groups and act as the link between them, the
general NUS population, with Office of Student Affairs
(NUS), Sports and Recreation Centre as well as external
organizations. In line with our vision of encouraging the
NUS population in their pursuits of the sporting
interests, the NUSSSC spearheads a number of major
projects like RunNUS, NUS Biathlon and NUS Sports
Camp.
 ABOUT
The Annual Giving Campaign is a yearly appeal to
alumni, students, staff, faculty and friends of the
University to raise funds for student support. Gifts to
Annual Giving go towards University-wide bursaries and
scholarship, as well as students funds at the different
Faculties.

Annual Giving has been a partner of RunNUS since

2010. Net proceeds from runners fees, and individual
pledges support University-wide bursaries for NUS
students in financial need. To date, the race provided
over 130 bursaries.

This year, we invite you to join us in supporting this

worthy cause. Share this spirit of generosity with your
friends and family by inviting them to join you a
RunNUS 2017 or make a gift to Annual Giving!
RACE INFORMATION
Date: 3rd September 2017, Sunday
Venue: UTown Green
Time: 0700-1130

RACE CATEGORIES FIRST WAVE FLAG- LAST WAVE FLAG-

OFF OFF
15KM 0700 0725
10KM 0745 0840
5KM 0900 0910
PROGRAMMES
TIME ACTIVITY
0700-0730 Flag off for 15km
Opening of Carnival
0745-0845 Flag off for 10km
0900-0910 Flag off for 5km
0910-0925 Prize Presentation 1: 15km races
0940-1000 Live Performance
1000-1015 Prize Presentation 2: 10km races
1015-1030 Lucky Draw
1030-1045 Prize Presentation 3: 5km race
 HOW TO GET THERE
1. Shuttle Bus Service
Shuttle services are provided to facilitate your travel
to the venue.

PICK UP VENUE 15KM TIMING 10KM TIMING

BISHAN (Exit B/C) 5.20am 6.30am
BEDOK (Exit A) 5.10am 6.20am

2. MRT & Bus

a. Alight at Clementi (EW23). Transfer to SBS Transit
No. 96 at the Clementi Bus Interchange. Alight at Bus
Stop ID 17099(Aft Dover Rd).
b. Walk to Clementi Bus Stop ID 17179, from Clementi
MRT Station (Exit B). Board Bus 183 (towards Jurong
East Temp Interchange). Alight 3 stops later at Bus
Stop No. 17099. Walk approximately 8 to 10 minutes
to UTown.
c. Walk to the bus stop opposite Buona Vista MRT
Station located near Exit D, Bus Stop No. 11369.
Board Bus 196 (towards Clementi Interchange).
Alight 6 stops later at Bus Stop No. 19059. Walk
approximately 5 to 8 minutes to UTown.
 HOW TO GET THERE
3. Other MRT & Bus Services
a. From Buona Vista (CC22): 95
b. Along Clementi Road: 151
c. Ayer Rajah Expressway (Dover ITE): 97, 197, 198, 963

For information regarding the start time of the different

public bus services, visit SBS or SMRT.

Please be informed that the other bus services mentioned

may require transfer of buses or walking to the Utown Green.

4. NUS Internal Shuttle Bus

Take Services D2 from Kent Ridge MRT Station.
** Note that Internal Shuttle Bus service only starts at 9am on a
Sunday.

5. By Bicycle
Where there is a dedicated cycling path.

6. By foot from Kent Ridge Campus

 HOW TO GET THERE
7. By Car
By GPS
Runners are strongly advised NOT to drive down to the
event location due to limited parking space.
Parking charges may still apply.
The carparks nearest to Utown are as follows:
A. Carpark 3A: Lee Kong Chian Natural History
Museum
B. Carpark 4: Raffles Hall
C. Carpark 5: Sports and Recreation Centre
D. Utown Carpark

For more information, visit:

http://nus.edu.sg/commencement/pdf/VisitorsParkingInforma
tion.pdf
RACE ROUTES

RACE ROUTES

 RACE ROUTES

** NOTE: Vertical Marathon Venue has been

changed to Utown Residences.
VERTICAL MARATHON
Participants of all categories (5km, 10km, 15km) are
required to climb up and down

15 storeys of Utown Residences.

There would be no timing recorded for 5km
participants.

Whereas for 10km & 15km runners, the time chip

would also record the duration of the climb.
The climb timing would be recorded separately
from running time.
The timing would start when the participant enters
the 1st staircase, and would only end when they
come out from Utown Residences.
VENUE LAYOUT

The stage will be located on ground level at SRC at the

area between Fairprice and Pizza Hut.

There will be lucky draws being carried out periodically,

so do keep a lookout!
VENUE LAYOUT
FITNESS CHALLENGE

The Fitness Challenge is open to all participants and will
consist of two challenges specifically; the pushup and sit
up challenge.

Challenge yourselves and other competitors to do as

many as you can under a minute. The top 3 individuals
(female and males categories are separate) will receive

attractive prizes! So do not hesitate to come down with
your friends and surpass your individual records!
RACE TIPS
Have a Light Breakfast
Load up on energy to finish the race! Do have a
light breakfast at least an hour prior to your flag-
off time.

At Gun-off and Flag-off

Runners are to line up from the Start Line based on
their expected running speed. If unsure, please
proceed to the back of the queue to avoid blocking
other runners. Do be considerate and allow faster
runners to overtake you at any point of the race.
Running with others of a similar pace gives you a
better race experience.

Keep Off Roads and Watch Out for Vehicles

Runners are advised to run on the pedestrian
pavement at all times to avoid the traffic on the
roads. Please cross the road with care as well.
RACE TIPS
Be Careful at Water Points
Water points can be crowded and chaotic. Use

caution when entering a water point. If you are
slowing down or stopping, ensure that there is no
one right behind you.

Keep Moving at the Finish

Do not stop immediately at the Finish Line or in
the chute. There will be runners
coming in right
behind you. Keep going until it is safe to stop.

Run Green
In our effort to going green in NUS, runners are
encouraged to throw their wastes into the
respective recycling bins placed along the running
routes and in the Bazaar.
RACE TIPS
Look out for your category colour.
Ever wondered if you were on the correct path for
your race category?

Fret not, just follow the boards with the colour for
your race category!

General - Orange

15km - Pink
10km - Blue
5km - Green
GENERAL INFORMATION
Baggage Deposit
Baggage deposit/collection counters will be

located at Sports Hall 2 (ground level of SRC). Do
not detach the Baggage Slip at any point in time.
Allow our staff to detach the Baggage Slip and
process the depositing of your baggage for you.
Collection needs to be done by 11.30am.

*Kindly note that any baggage

not collected after
11.30am will be disposed of.

Medical Points
If you are feeling unwell, please visit the Medical
Point located at ERC (beside Starbucks).
BAGGAGE DEPOSIT

GENERAL INFORMATION
Information Booth
Seek assistance from the information booth
located at the 1st level of the Student Resource

Center (SRC).

For participants who have yet to collect their race

pack, kindly proceed to the information booth
during the race day with your IC/ martic card to
collect.

Collection of finisher tees and medals (only for
10/15km)
Finisher tees and medals for 15km runners will be
given out at the finishing point. Each runner is
entitled to 1 finisher tee and medal, resent
volunteers with your bib number and indicate size
of shirt as ordered! Exchange for finisher tee size is
not permissible but mutual swap of shirts can be
done by individual participants.

*10km runners will only receive a finisher medal

RACE ADVISORY
Not feeling well? Dont run
Runners who are feeling unwell on race day are strongly
encouraged to not participate in the race. Should you require
any assistance, please visit the Medical Point (refer to site
layout). Your health and safety is of utmost concern.

Haze Advisory
Please note that the haze advisory adheres to the National
Environment Agencys guidelines. The race will be cancelled
should the PSI level exceeds 100. Should the race be

cancelled, all runners and volunteers will be informed
immediately via email, official RunNUS Facebook page and
website within the hour. Further arrangements will be made
for runners to collect their Finisher entitlements. Please note
that registration fees are non-refundable and will contribute
all net proceeds to NUS Annual Giving Campaign.

Security Advisory
All runners will be required to go through a security
screening. Runners are advised to travel light and to plan
their reporting time accordingly to avoid delays.
RACE ADVISORY
Inclement Weather Advisory

Before Event
1.Continue to proceed to event ground. Runners are advised
to seek shelter
2.Announcements will be made at the event ground should
there be any delays
3.Should the bad weather persists past 8.30am, the race will
be cancelled

During Event
1.All runners are to comply with any standing instructions
provided by the marshals and/or Organisers and seek cover
in the nearest shelter
2.Organisers will issue further instructions for the
resumption of race
3.Waves that are yet to flag-off may be delayed for 30 to 60
minutes and runners will still be competing within their own
categories
4.Prizes of the affected categories will be awarded as lucky
draw prizes for the respective categories.
PAR-Q FORM

SPONSORS OFFICIAL HYDRATION

OFFICIAL SPORTS TAPE OFFICIAL RUNNING AND

FITNESS PORTAL

OFFICIAL SKIN CARE

OFFICIAL BODY WASH

OFFICIAL ORAL CARE
SPONSORS
SUPPORTED BY:

GENERAL ENQUIRIES
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