{"id":36695,"date":"2021-11-27T17:28:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T09:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/?p=36695"},"modified":"2021-11-27T17:28:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-27T09:28:11","slug":"singapore-city-in-nature-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/races\/singapore-city-in-nature-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Put Your Best Foot Forward at Singapore\u2019s \u201cCity in Nature\u201d Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If Mother Nature issued invitations to virtual races, you can bet your stock portfolio that the inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacebib.com\/races\/singapore-city-in-nature-challenge-36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore city in nature Challenge <\/a>would be at the top of her recommendation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event has it all: Complete from any location you choose (even abroad) and pick any activity you prefer to accomplish your win: run, hike, cycle, skate, swim, hustle up steps, dominate a treadmill, elliptical, hit the gym or get your Yoga pants on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not mix and match for variety? It\u2019s your call so let your personality be your guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s the payoff if you participate in Singapore city in nature challenge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A toned body. Camaraderie. Bragging rights. Ownership of the world\u2019s biggest race medal. Rap stars don\u2019t wear larger jewelry and you can display your huge hanging trophy on a wall or wear it to Mum\u2019s for the next family gathering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t hang it from your car\u2019s rear view mirror, however. It is so large; it could obstruct your view!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960.jpg\" alt=\"Put Your Best Foot Forward at Singapore\u2019s \u201cCity in Nature\u201d Challenge!\" class=\"wp-image-36699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960-320x360.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960-480x540.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960-240x270.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN3960-444x500.jpg 444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You have a year to amass an award-qualifying total<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Details associated with the Singapore city in nature challenge are so simple, you can reserve your energy for the post-event celebration once you register and launch your mega-medal journey. <br><br>The action begins on Saturday, 01 January 2022 (00:00) and concludes Saturday, 31 December 2022 (23:59). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal: Amass 205.8km throughout 2022. The earlier you completed the race, the faster you could lay your hand on the rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to go and what to do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve likely got a clue about the theme of this race based on its name, but the true focus is on discovering Singapore\u2019s one-of-a-kind race connectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet to reach 205.8km, you don\u2019t have to stick to connectors! All singapore parks and environs can be on your radar as you increase your totals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960.jpg\" alt=\"Put Your Best Foot Forward at Singapore\u2019s \u201cCity in Nature\u201d Challenge!\" class=\"wp-image-36701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960-320x360.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960-480x540.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960-240x270.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN4960-444x500.jpg 444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7 Singapore city in nature connectors beckon runners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/nparks-real-content\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/park-connector-network\/brochures\/cul-brochure-(1).pdf.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Urban Loop<\/a> gives you a great leg up if you intend to conquer all 7. <strong>Estimated Distance: 38.7KM<\/strong><\/li><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/nparks-real-content\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/park-connector-network\/ecl-updated-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eastern Coastal Route<\/a> gives you a grand tour of waterfront singapore parks. <strong>Estimated Distance: 51.3KM<\/strong><\/li><li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/nparks-real-content\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/park-connector-network\/brochures\/nel-brochure-(1).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Explorer Loop<\/a> if you\u2019re a botanical garden lover. <strong>Estimated Distance: 25KM<\/strong><\/li><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/nparks-real-content\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/park-connector-network\/00-pcn-overview-page\/nerl-eguide-15042016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Eastern Riverine Loop<\/a> is a feast for the eyes and the spirit. <strong>Estimated Distance: 16KM<\/strong><\/li><li>Get to know HortPark and the Southern Ridges along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/~\/media\/nparks-real-content\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/diy-walk\/diy-walk-pdf-files\/hortpark-and-southern-ridges.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Ridges Loop<\/a>. <strong>Estimated Distance: 10KM<\/strong><\/li><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/nparks-real-content\/gardens-parks-and-nature\/park-connector-network\/brochures\/wal-brochure-(1).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Western Adventure Loop<\/a> showcases biodiversity. <strong>Estimated Distance: 28.8KM<\/strong><\/li><li>Test your mettle by adding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/-\/media\/peb\/coast-to-coast\/trail-guide\/c2c-trail-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C2C Central Trail <\/a>to your list of Singapore city in nature conquests. <strong>Estimated Distance: 36KM<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rae details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Singapore city in nature Challenge is on! Registration ends at year\u2019s end, and the earlier you commit, the more benefits you accrue in terms of planning and reduced entry fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enlist your mates, register a group on the same Spacebib page solo runners visit to secure slots and establish accounts. <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacebib.com\/races\/singapore-city-in-nature-challenge-36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early sign-ups<\/a> get a gift worth $50: an exclusive finisher\u2019s tee. There are only a limited number of them, so you snooze, you lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to prove you met the Singapore city in nature challenge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you register, you&#8217;re entitled to the race perks: eBib, eBadge and eCertificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time you complete a connector or other singapore parks location, add the distance to your Spacebib account via your favourite tracking device &#8212; running app, pedometer, fitness device, smart watch, or treadmills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No math skills required! Your distance bank will be automatically updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About that gonzo medal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This commemorative symbol measures 227mm long x 114mm wide by 5mm thick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That much surface is needed to engrave 3D symbols like a butterfly, Pangolin, Crimson Sunbird, Fiddler Crab, Songbirds, Otter, Racket-Tailed Drongo, White-Collared Kingfisher, Grey Heron, and Hornbill to the design since each represents singapore parks connectors showcased during this event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No detail was spared in the design of this antique gold-overlaid recycled alloy emblem festooned with singapore parks connectors symbols that comes boxed with a lanyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960.jpg\" alt=\"Put Your Best Foot Forward at Singapore\u2019s \u201cCity in Nature\u201d Challenge!\" class=\"wp-image-36700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960-320x360.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960-480x540.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960-240x270.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.runsociety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SCIN2960-444x500.jpg 444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join the fun for yourself, your ancestors, and Singapore&#8217;s future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacebib.com\/races\/singapore-city-in-nature-challenge-36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reserving your Singapore city in nature challenge slot<\/a>, you do more than commit to accruing kilometers, getting a free finisher top made of sustainable fabric and one of these giant medals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You also pay tribute to the Garden City Fund (GCF), a National Parks Board charity. In fact, S$10 of every Spacebib entry fee is donated to GCF.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-background has-very-dark-gray-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spacebib.com\/races\/singapore-city-in-nature-challenge-36\" style=\"border-radius:10px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up For The Singapore City in Nature Challenge Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If Mother Nature issued invitations to virtual races, you can bet your stock portfolio that the inaugural Singapore city in nature Challenge would be at the top of her recommendation list. 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