You enjoy running together with other runners. You love to make new friends. You want to know and learn about running techniques, losing weight, staying motivated. You want to get a Personal Best this year. And you’re looking to sign up for a race.

What if we tell you that you can get all of the above for free? Yup, you don’t need to fork out a single cent when you join Downtown Run.

What is Downtown Run? It’s a free running session conducted by F1 Runners’ Team in partnership with Health Promotion Board (HPB). The Downtown Run takes place three times a week in the evening. Each training session is different, but all of them will train you to be a better runner.

Details of Downtown Run sessions

Every week, there are 3 running sessions. You can join one or multiple sessions in a week. Free isotonic drinks will be provided on site. Registration can be done at HPB website.

Mondays (Strength conditioning session)

Time: 6:30 p.m. onwards

Location: Outside Red Dot Design Museum (11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940).

Tuesday (Speed work session)

Time: 6:30 p.m. onwards

Location: Sports Hub 100PLUS Promenade Gate 1

Thursdays (Endurance session)

Time: 6:30 p.m. onwards

Location: Outside Red Dot Design Museum (11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940).

Photo Credit: Eugene Tan

Free race slots

This is the good news you’ve been waiting for! Any Spacebib ticket buyers can enjoy free training sessions in both Downtown Run and Mizuno CBD Run, and enrol in the redemption program. If you aren’t a Spacebib buyers yet, why not sign up for a run now?

How does the training redemption program work?

When you attend the running session, you’ll get a stamp. Once you have accumulated enough stamps, you’ll enjoy a free slot for any race on Spacebib. The required number of stamps depends on the race fee. You can redeem for a race slot for around 25 - 30 stamps.

With a total of 150 sessions to attend, it doesn’t take long to accumulate enough stamps to earn free race slots. You can also earn more stamps by bringing new friends. One extra stamp will be awarded for every new friend that you bring, and there is no limit to how many friends you can bring. This is not a lucky draw; if you train hard, you'll be able to earn what you deserve.

Photo Credit: Eugene Tan

Other perks

On top of free race slots, you can also redeem cool running gears, such as Mizuno shoes and products, Garmin watches, Nuke sunglasses and discounts.

For any queries, email elitef1runners@gmail.com or Whatsapp 8175 8677.

Are you more motivated to join running sessions if there are exclusive perks for the participants? Or are you always motivated regardless of perks?