Some communities recycle plastic while others stop at paper. Leave it to Singapore to find a way to recycle drainage maintenance tracks and blighted canals and turn them into healthy waterways, parks and running paths that befit the City of Gardens and Water. Transforming such tracts of land into recreational areas runners can enjoy is the work of the ABC Water Program, a government entity that continues to take on the most difficult environmental challenges by turning rundown areas into recreational wonderlands. If you’re looking for a place to run that will make you proud of your country and your government, you owe it to yourself to visit each one.

Run along one of the most revered and sacred mountain! The fourth Mt. Fuji Marathon will be held on Sunday, 29 November 2015 at Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi Prefecture. Its reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful course has seen the marathon bursting with overseas participants amongst the staggering 15,000-strong runners.

They’re tiny but they’re mighty—as least that’s what I thought when I first glimpsed Korea’s latest gift to runners like me who would never put on a pair of running shoes and leave the house if I didn’t have the diversion of music to keep me going! I know what you’re thinking: I’m lazy and you’re not. But ‘fess up: if energetic tunes aren’t filling your head when you undertake your daily dose of fitness – or if, heaven forbid, you had to miss a phone call – would you really be as enthusiastic about undertaking your daily fitness routine? Thought not. Which is why new earphones should be at the top of your shopping list.

Are you brave enough to admit that you’re not beyond queuing at a retail shop at 3 a.m. to get your hands on the newest tech products on the market? There’s no shame in being a tech junkie—especially if your other passion is running and you’re eager to find anything that can make your run smoother, easier, safer and more fun. If you’re an avid runner, the following innovations are not required to kick your marathons and conditioning runs into high gear, but having one or more could give you bragging rights, so check out the ones that look appealing.

Bounceoff is bringing in a new dynamic race that will keep you leaping through the gigantic inflatable obstacles, known as BounceOFF!
This sensational event will be happening at Sentosa, spanning across Tanjong Beach to Siloso Beach on Saturday, 3 October 2015.

Back for the third year running, GK Singapore is proud to announce that the annual Run to Build will be held on Sunday, 4 October 2015. Running by tranquil waters, fun run participants can opt for the 8.6 km (2 loops) or 4.3 km (1 loop) scenic route around Bedok Reservoir Park.