Shape Run 2011 organised by SPH Magazines

Shape Run 2011, organised by SPH Magazines Pte Ltd (SPH Magazines), will begin registration tomorrow (Friday, April 15). A total of 10,000 slots will be offered. Runners can sign up for the race online at www.shape.com.sg and the event will be held on Sunday, July 24.

The early-bird registration fee is $45 for individual categories (5km and 10km) and $180 for the corporate category. This period is from April 15 to April 19. Thereafter, the registration fee will be $55 for individual categories and $220 for the corporate category.

All participants will get a fabulous Runner’s Kit filled with running essentials and a limited-edition Shape Run Reebok tee, all packed into an exclusive Shape gym bag. Race finishers will also get a race certificate with their personal timings and a finisher’s medal after the run.

Individual runners who top up $10 on the race fee will get a six-month subscription or $20 for a 12-month subscription to Shape, which was named Health/Fitness Magazine of the Year 2010 by the Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore.

Shape runners, readers and the public are welcome to check out the latest health, beauty and fitness products and services at the exciting Shape Run carnival, which will be held from July 8 -10 at Marina Square Central Atrium Level 2. Participants will be able to collect their race packs and number bibs at the carnival.

Shape Run 2011 is proudly presented by Subaru and co-presented by Reebok, with Kellogg’s as the main sponsor. Other sponsors include Aibi, BIC Shaver, Biotherm, CitiSpa, H-TWO-O, Marigold Yoghurt, True Fitness and Vitagen Collagen.

Susanah Cheok, Group Editor, Fashion & Beauty, SPH Magazines, said: “From 2,500 in its first year, to 8,000 in 2008, and now 10,000 participants for the second year in a row since 2010, it is evident that running has become increasingly popular among women in Singapore. Shape Run is proud to have pioneered Singapore’s first women-only run, and this year’s event promises to bring even more value, fun and fulfilment to Shape’s faithful women runners from all races and ages.”

Irene Tan, Deputy Managing Director, Fashion & Beauty, SPH Magazines, said: “In 2009, we closed our registration in less than 42 hours which was a record for Shape Run. Last year, the event received even stronger support and expanded in capacity from 8,000 to 10,000 runners. The growing demand year after year affirms Shape Run as a highly anticipated race in the female runner’s calendar and is a testament to our objective of encouraging a more active lifestyle among Singaporean women. We would like to thank our esteemed sponsors and partners for their support of this premier fitness platform.”