Singapore Kindness Run is an initiative by Runners’ Heart-Reach and organised in collaboration with the Singapore Kindness Movement with the aim to build a kinder running community.

The event commenced with the opening remarks of the Guest-of-Honour (GOH), Parliamentary Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and MP for Tampines GRC, Mr Baey Yam Keng.

Guest-of-Honour Mr Baey Yam Keng (second from left) led the kindness pledge with Ms Michelle Tay, Associate General Secretary (Partnerships) from Singapore Kindness Movement (third from left), where he advocated greater. Photo Credit: Singapore Kindness Movement

Thereafter, the runners recited the kindness pledge and started the race. Throughout the race, runners practised good running etiquette and graciousness.

Booths and activities at the race village were specially designed to facilitate quality family bonding as well as educational opportunities to cultivate kindness from the early age.

Participants warming up before the 10km run. Photo Credit: Singapore Kindness Movement

Many participants braved the heat to be a part of a human daisy formation while others were seen at Singa’s Runfie Zone snapping selfies with the well-loved Kindness Lion.

Elite Kindness Ambassadors like ‘Mr Singapore Blade Runner’ Md Shariff Abdullah Peters and Singapore’s only Ironman Triathlete, Choo Ling Er were also present to provide encouragement and run alongside the participants.

The winners including Tilija Surash (second from left) and Jasmine Goh (fourth from right), taking a photo with Singa and Ms Rachel Lum, Associate General Secretary, Partnerships from Singapore Kindness Movement (fourth). Photo Credit: Singapore Kindness Movement

Tilija Suresh and Jasmine Goh emerged first for their respective 10km Mens’ and Womens’ Open.