Hi Huneybees,
Southeast Asia’s ultimate running event is back and set to attract record participation with two new categories this year. Come 11 August 2013, the third edition of the adidas King of the Road (KOTR) race returns to the Lion City with a colourful route set against the scenic Gardens by the Bay.
Continuing the tradition since its official launch in 2011, the KOTR race will tour five countries – Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia (in chronological order) – offering the most scenic local city race routes available to running enthusiasts. Each country’s race is a qualifying leg, culminating in the grand finals in Malaysia where the ultimate champion will be crowned the adidas Southeast Asia ‘King of the Road 2013’.
With a unique 16.8km route, the city race is targeted at everyone who likes to run – from the social runner to the serious athlete. For those who are up to the challenge, KOTR also encourages runners to take part in all five events across Southeast Asia. This covers a total distance of 84 km, the equivalent of two full marathons.
For the first time, KOTR is introducing a School Championship Category targeted at tertiary institutions. Made up of a 10km relay, a male and female pair will stand a chance to represent their institution to vie for the school championship title. The winning pair will be determined by the fastest combined timing.
This year’s edition will also see new additions including a 10km category (Male Open category and Female Open category). The event is divided into seven categories:
| Distance | Category |
16.8KM
|
Men’s Closed*
|
16.8KM
|
Women’s Closed*
|
16.8KM
|
Men’s Open (All Nationalities)
|
16.8KM
|
Women’s Open (All Nationalities)
|
10KM Regular
|
Men’s Open (All Nationalities)
|
10KM Regular
|
Women’s Open (All Nationalities)
|
| 10km Relay School Championship |
Team of 2 – 1 Male & 1 Female (Only applicable to local tertiary institutions. Registration will only be done through the institute and by invitation only)
|
As KOTR runners move about the city, they will be part of the most colourful race in the region. Participants will be geared up in multi-coloured adidas race t-shirts – a symbolic representation of the vibrancy of the Southeast Asia’s sports scene.
Each country is a qualifying leg towards the finals, which will be held in Malaysia on 20 October 2013. The winner of each country’s 16.8km closed category will win an expense paid trip to Malaysia to compete with the best of the best in Southeast Asia. An estimated total of over 11,000 passionate runners are expected to pound the streets of Singapore.
Runners can sign up and register online at the official Singapore adidas KOTR website (http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/sg/) from 13 May 2013. The early bird participation fees for the 16.8km and 10km categories are SGD$50 and SGD$40 respectively till 17 June 2013. The closing date is marked at 12 July 2013.
| Distance | Early Bird 13 May – 17 Jun 2013 | Normal Period 18 May – 12 Jul 2013 |
16.8km Men’s Open
|
SGD $50
|
SGD $55
|
16.8km Men’s Closed
|
SGD $50
|
SGD $55
|
16.8km Women’s Open
|
SGD $50
|
SGD $55
|
16.8km Women’s Closed
|
SGD $50
|
SGD $55
|
10km Regular Men’s Open
|
SGD $40
|
SGD $45
|
10km Regular Women’s Closed
|
SGD $40
|
SGD $45
|
10km Relay School Championship
(Team of 2 – 1 Male & 1 Female) | $70 | |
*Subject to changes
