If you think running is hard, try doing it in the dark, out in the trails. Back for the 5th time, the Energizer Night Trail is frequently billed as one of the toughest races in Singapore, and it does a lot to earn that honour. Broken up into three distance groups, the full 18km route has a cumulative elevation gain of over 400m (pretty high for Singapore!), while the 12km and 6km are nothing to sniff at themselves. The race also features a very family friendly 3km obstacle course, with many of the participants in the trail races taking part in the obstacle race earlier in the day with their children.

The 4 Deserts Races are the world’s most prestigious staged ultra series in the world, consisting of North Africa’s Sahara Race, China’s Gobi March, Chile’s Atacama Crossing and Antarctica’s Last Desert. Those adventurous enough to participate travel 250 kilometres in seven days with zero comforts of home. Who’s in charge of staging these fantastic events? A citizen of the world named Samantha Fanshawe. Her background, education and unabashed devotion to ultras uniquely qualify her for her job, but to Sam, it’s all in a day’s work.

Experience a glimpse of the old Hong Kong heritage while sharing joyful memories and supporting a great cause together! Organised by the Sedan Chair Charities Fund (SCCF), the Sedan Chair Race & Bazaar is held in Hong Kong at The Matilda International Hospital of the Peak every last Sunday of October.

Dave Alley, a police officer from New South Wales Australia, has begun his epic attempt to break the national record for the fastest person to run around Australia. The goal? To complete the vast distance of more than 14,000 kilometres in record-breaking time of 178 days or less—that means an average of over 77km per day, every day, for nearly 6 months!

Salomon introduces the new X-Scream 3D running shoe with the objective to bring the evolution of everyday training to year-round runners. As the embodiment of Salomon’s CITYTRAIL Concept, X-Scream 3D provides ample ride and cushioning for everyday running on hard paths and roads, but with superior foothold and grip to ensure agility for diverse movements on multiple surfaces.

It is inevitable that even the most dedicated and enthusiastic runners eventually retire from the sport. Running is not only a passion, but is also an excellent way to stay in shape and maintain good health. And let’s face it, running is much more exciting that working out in a gym with weekend jocks.