For a small country, Singapore has plenty of scenic spots that do not get as many visitors as they deserve. If you enjoy a quiet run that is off the beaten track, you might be interested in the following parks that do not get quite as many visitors as they deserve.

By day, Abdul Thaslim is your average student at Queensway Secondary. But when the sun sets, the spritely 16-year-old heads onto the track and field as part of SportCares’ CareRunners running team and Saturday Night Lights (SNL) football team.

The community run Multi-Purpose Insurans Run (MPIB Run) will kick start Malaysia’s local running calendar as the first Sunday running event of the year!

The man widely regarded as the greatest ever long distance runner will be participating in this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore. Haile Gebrselassie joins 13,000 fellow runners in the 10km category.

Taking place on 7 and 8 Feb 15 at the Suntec Convention Centre, the Runners Convention 2015 will feature exclusive workshops conducted by a mix of renowned international and local experts offering advice on all things running!

With scenic steep hills, windblown lowlands, craggy mountains, marshy forests and spectacular views over mighty Lake Hovsgol, the Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset 42km and 100km ultra marathon truly offers pure wilderness to the participants. It is one of the most remote races worldwide.