sicklycat

Congrats to all Craze Ultra finishers! Thumbs up to @jerrylam's write-up!

Pink Apple is organizer for Shape Run.

I had joined Shape Run many years back. I stopped joining for a few years, as it was super crowded - and I thought it was ridiculous that runners need to join multiple queues, at the end of the run (under the blazing sun ), for various goodie bag items. I decided to join again this year, and thought this year's event was much better than my past experience! What went well for me: + The 10k wasn't crowded - Even though I only reached the start line between 5-10mins before flag-off, I was still able to see the start gantry, and could cross the start line within 1 or 2mins after flag-off. During most of the route (except the 1st km), there was plenty of space. + The route had clear distance markers (I saw all, except for 5km). Unfortunately, I wasn't wearing a GPS watch, so I had no idea if the markers are placed at the right locations. My Samsung Health App recorded 9.98km, so the total distance seems to be spot-on! + There are quite a few sponsor booths providing post-event F&B (eg: Kellogg's Cereals, Duo provided bread, etc) , photo-taking booths, and games. + The goodie bag came with many goodies - not just vouchers! I recall a bottle of isotonic, a box of cereals, a bottle of shower foam, many packs of shampoo & hair conditioner, and many many more items!! Plus, I like the design of this year's goodie bag! + The goodie bag was given out during Run Carnival, and there is no longer a need to queue for these in the hot sun! + The weather this morning was very nice & cooling, which helped make the run more enjoyable (though that's not due to any effort by organizers!) What I found disappointing: - The usual isotonic brands didn't make an appearance. Instead, they provided You.C1000, which I found too sweet. This drink left my throat feeling dry & more thirsty . I was lucky I carried my own water bottle that alleviated this issue! - I thought the run singlet design is nice. However, the cutting is HUGE, and I was swimming in mine! Unfortunately, they ran out of smaller sizes . Overall, I think Shape Run had definitely improved vs. my past experience few years back. I sure enjoyed the event today!

Yep, me too... Just collected the pack today!

I see!

That's strange - Why didn't you register at the Launch Event?

I had initially contemplated going to their Launch Event today, during lunch break. However, a quick check on their FB showed a scary long queue, and I decided otherwise. Will have to sign up online instead!

Launch Event is just 10 days away!!

There's apparently a new Race Category this year... But considering the start time remains at 5am (event is only for 5hrs, closing at 10am), I doubt the new Race Category will be FM......

Date: 12th November 2017 (Sunday) Time: 5am - 10am Venue: The Float@Marina Bay Website: https://www.greateasternlife.com/greateasternwomensrun/index.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatEasternWomensRunSingapore/ Registration link: TBC

Oic... Misread your earlier post!

I see the tee design, in Lonewolf's 1st post.

I'm guessing the ones who signed up to be pacers for this event, will likely fall in this category...?

Are you thinking of applying???

I remember they did have male pacers, in past editions. Didn't notice any mention this year (yet).