Dear Members and Friends,
After the success of the 2023 MR25 ULTRAMARATHON, the Organising Committee has curated another edition for 2024, making subtle adjustments for an even more captivating and exhilarating event. Join us for this unique and historic dawn to dusk challenge along the trails of MacRitchie Reservoir on 29 Dec 2024!
(I) QUALIFYING RACE (1 June to 30 November 2024 – Virtual):
Complete most number of 10.5km loops at MacRitchie in the quickest time from 7am to 7pm in counter clockwise direction, along the designated race route^ starting from the Amenities Centre.
- Race is self-supported.
- Unlimited attempts on any day during the qualifying race period.
- Complete 5 or more loops to achieve ‘Finisher’ status.
- Results are based on the best attempt during the period in a single day. It will be ranked according to the following criteria, in the order of:
- Number of 10.5 km loops completed (more loops ranked higher)
- Attempt date (earlier date attempts ranked higher)
- Time taken (faster elapsed time ranked higher) – i.e., start of first run to end of last run
- Results of Strava^ must be submitted by 2359hrs on day of attempt based on google forms submission (late uploads will not be processed).
- Leaderboard will be updated weekly from 1 June to 31 October 2024, and be posted on Monday of the following week, after which it will be updated daily in November.
Top 6 of each category progress to the Finals to join up with up to 6 invited guests/participants to form a total of up to 30 finalists.
*4 Categories:
(a) Men’s Closed (MR25 members)
(b) Women’s Closed (MR25 members)
(c) Men’s Open (non-members)
(d) Women’s Open (non-members)
(^Notification on the rules, designated route and the Strava uploading process will be sent to your email before 15 May 2024)
(ii) FINALS (29 December 2024, Sunday – Physical):
- 24 finalists and up to 6 invitees will be notified by email by 6 December 2024 (race location and route will be disclosed).
- Race timing from 7am to 7pm. First loop must be on/after 7am and last loop must complete before 7pm.
- Complete most number of loops along the designated race route^ in the quickest time.
- Must complete 5 loops in the finals to be considered finisher in the finals.
REGISTRATION FEES (on/before 31 May 2024):
- MR25 member – S$35
- Non-member – S$65
Late Registration (1 June – 30 November 2024):
- MR25 member – S$85
- Non-member – S$135
PAYMENT MODE:
- PayNow to MR25 UEN: S76SS0057HUOB
- Bank Transfer to UOB: 3533109673
PARTICIPANT ENTITLEMENTS:
- Event singlet for all participants
- Finisher T-shirt (after completion of 5 loops in the Qualifying Race)
(Collection Date/Time/Venue: 29 December 2024 from 7am to 7pm at a venue that will be announced later. One representative can collect on behalf of a few runners. Just bring screenshots of confirmation email)
PRIZES FOR FINALISTS IN ALL CATEGORIES:
1st position: Trophy + Cash S$200*
2nd position: Medal + Cash S$180*
3rd position: Medal + Cash S$160*
4th position: Medal + Cash S$140*
5th position: Medal + Cash S$120*
*Cash prizes will not apply for categories with less than 20 registered participants.
(Additional attractive prizes from sponsors and well-wishers will be added and published periodically)
The organizing committee shall reserve the right to judge and decide on any aspects of the rules that has not been explicitly expressed in this competition. info and registration form.
For queries, contact us at: ask@mr25.org.sg
Registration link –
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzndIg0UDfpZo1lndQqgntSkDUtfyK0GXwdVVLTrzF5LGt8w/viewform?usp=sf_link
You may be interested to watch this short clip on the last edition of the 2023 Ultramarathon finals produced by Alex Tan of Asiansharksproduction at –
https://youtu.be/7xkzsn3cC7Y?si=-4v4TYH94MXTTpIX
or you may want to check out the results of the last edition at –
MR25 Ultramarathon 2023 Results of Grand Finals – MacRitchie Runners 25
