The 25^th edition of the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon (SSBR & AHM) to be held on Sunday, 20 August, will commemorate 50 Years of National Service (NS50) this year with a slew of new initiatives to strengthen camaraderie among past and present national servicemen and provide families with a glimpse of the NS experience.

Full-filled NS-inspired Activities for Families

The carnival will have no shortage of activities for families as parents and their children will be able to test their strength and endurance at tyre flipping, a common exercise used by the Army today to train strong soldiers. Parents will be challenged to flip the heavy tyres of the Army's 5 -tonne truck, while children can try lighter tyres.

An Enhanced Running Experience

The running routes have been fine-tuned over the years to ensure a smooth flow and minimise congestion, while enabling participants to enjoy the spectacular view of Marina Bay and its iconic developments. This year, organisers have continued to ensure that the running routes are sufficiently wide to accommodate the expected large volume of runners.

The flag off timings for the event are as follows:

• 21k Army Half Marathon at 04:30 a.m.
• SAFRA 10km Race at 06:30 a.m.
• NS50 Team Run and SAFRA 5KM Fun Run at 07:30 a.m.
• Families For Life 800m Challenge at 08:30 a.m.

SSBR & AHM Runners' Entitlement and Medal Designs

21km Army Half Marathon

21KM

1. SSBR & AHM Army Singlet
2. (applicable only to all SAF Active Servicemen, NSmen & Family Members)
3. OR Event Tee (applicable only to SAFRA members and the public)
4. Exclusive Finisher Tee (21km finisher only)
5. Personalised Participant Bib & Timing Device
6. Exclusive Finisher Medal
7. Personalised e-Certificate
8. SSBR & AHM 25th Edition Shoe Bag (for SAF NSmen, family members of national servicemen and the public)
9. Insurance Coverage

SAFRA 10km Race

10KM

1. SSBR & AHM Army Singlet
2. (applicable only to all SAF Active Servicemen, NSmen & Family Members)
3. OR Event Tee (applicable only to SAFRA members & the public)
4. Personalised Participant Bib & Timing Device
5. Exclusive Finisher Medal
6. Personalised e-Certificate
7. SSBR & AHM 25th Edition Shoe Bag (for SAF NSmen, family members of national servicemen and the public)
8. Insurance Coverage

NS50 Team Run

1. SSBR & AHM Army Singlet
2. Personalised Participant Bib
3. Limited Edition Finisher Medal
4. Limited Edition Finisher Tee
5. Personalised e-Certificate
6. SSBR & AHM 25th Edition Shoe Bag
7. Insurance Coverage

SAFRA 5km Fun Run

5KM

1. SSBR & AHM Army Singlet (for all SAF Active Servicemen, NSmen)
2. OR Event Tee (for SAFRA members, SAF Family members and members of the public)
3. Personalised Participant Bib
4. Exclusive Finisher Medal
5. Personalised e-Certificate
6. SSBR & AHM 25th Edition Shoe Bag (for SAF NSmen, family members of national servicemen and the public)
7. Insurance Coverage

800m Family Challenge

800m Families for Life

1. A pair of 800m Family Challenge Event Tees
2. A pair of Personalised Participant Bib
3. A pair of exclusive Finisher Medals
4. SSBR & AHM 25th Edition Shoe Bag (for SAF NSmen, family members of national servicemen and the public)
5. Insurance Coverage

The SSBR & AHM is jointly organised by SAFRA and the Singapore Army with the aim to promoting fitness and bonding among active servicemen, NSmen and their families. To date over 27,000 participants have already register for this year's run.