{"id":33735,"date":"2019-07-15T15:15:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T07:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/?p=33735"},"modified":"2019-07-15T15:15:35","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T07:15:35","slug":"shape-run-2019-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/highlight\/shape-run-2019-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Reasons You Should Join the Shape Run 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Singapore has a very rich culture entwined with running. In the 1920s, the sport of running emerged during the Kampong Era<\/a>, when runners would run barefoot. Japanese occupation led to decades of strife, but in the 1960s, running was mandated as a way to honor and defend the country. By the 1970s, runners were wearing shoes, and the sport started getting more and more popular. <\/p>\n

Runners during this time would often flock to East Coast Park, which has a 15km coastline perfect for running long distances. The first ever Singapore International Marathon was held in 1982, which has led to many other running competitions, including vertical stair marathons up some of Singapore’s tallest buildings. <\/p>\n

In 2006, women stepped into the limelight with the first Shape Run. Each year since, the Shape Run <\/a>has brought together thousands of women to celebrate their bravery and and camaraderie.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Shape Run<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Shape Run<\/h2>\n

The Shape Run is an all-women’s running event held in Singapore every year. There are other category such as the 5 km and 1.8 km family run as well. Since it began in 2006, over 107,000 participants have run in the Shape Run, making it the leading all-women’s running event in Singapore. The next Shape Run will be held Sunday, 25 August 2019.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Shape Run<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reasons You Should Join the Shape Run<\/h2>\n

The Shape Run is an excellent way to foster team spirit, to feel wonderful about yourself, and to enjoy a great sense of community and togetherness. You are encouraged to participate for both physical and mental health benefits. <\/p>\n

Here are some other reasons you’ll want to join the Shape Run<\/strong>:<\/p>\n