Running/Walking Singapore Marathon Festival
Monash Sport is looking to support a team of its students, staff, alumni and family members from the Monash University community in the upcoming Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Carnival which will be held on Sunday, 4 th December 2005.
Registrations
Registrations are now open and the first 100 Monash race entrants to sign up will receive FREE race registration!
To sign up and to be a part of this exciting event, please email your contact details to the Monash Team, Event Coordinator, Lydia Sper at Lydia.Sper@adm.monash.edu.au
Once you've expressed your interest in entering the Singapore Marathon event carnival we will then email you the race participant registration form for you to fill out, and also updated information as needed. When registered, a registration number will be sent to you, please also email your registration number to Lydia Sper at Lydia.Sper@adm.monash.edu.au
The first 100 people to register for the Event with the Monash University Team also receive a free running top, either singlet or t-shirt and a sports pack (including a drink bottle, t-shirt and carry bag). There are also many other great benefits in joining the Marathon Carnival with the Monash University Team, such as the pre-race and post-race functions and access to the Hospitality Marquee on Race Day.
Please ensure that when you register with the Monash Team that you indicate what style of top you want (t-shirt or singlet) and the  appropriate size. These tops will be presented to you at the pre-race function, on Friday 2 nd December, 2005, to ensure you feel comfortable wearing this on the day of the  Carnival.
There is also Monash Sport running shorts (unisex) available to buy for only $25. If you would like to purchase a pair of these running shorts please email lydia.sper@adm.monash,edu.au with your size.
Event Information
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Carnival is an exciting Event for participants of all ages and fitness levels. With running and walking opportunities ranging from distances of 10 km up to 42km, Monash University is hoping to support at least 100 of its students, staff, alumni and family members in this event.
Starting at the Esplanade Bridge , the flat, shaded and scenic course will take the runners through some of the most historical sites of Singapore , picturesque East Coast Park coastal route, the Business District of Shenton Way and finish at the Padang
If you want information about this Team or the Event, please contact Lydia.sper@adm.monash.edu.au for more information.
Support Services
Monash University can provide you with all the support you need in order to complete your part of the Singapore Marathon. Whether you need high performance training for the marathon, or physical assistance in starting off your training, we can help.
Please check out the sport support services Monash has to offer, and use us to your advantage.
http://www.sport.monash.edu.au/
Chris Wardlaw is a former student and tutor at Monash, an Australian Olympian and the Head Coach of the Australian Track and Field team at the Sydney Olympics (Including Cathy Freeman). He is regarded as one of the leading long distance running coaches going around.
Chris is happy to assist the Monash Community and has passed on the following message: "Congratulations on joining the Monash team for the marathon carnival. As a former Monash student and staff member I am delighted to have this opportunity to support the members of the Monash community in their endeavours. Hopefully my training program will ensure that all participants derive the maximum benefit and satisfaction from their involvement. Good luck. Chris"
Volunteering – Can You Lend a Hand?
Monash Sport is also providing the opportunity to enjoy the fun and the experience of the Community Fitness Events with Monash Sport without even raising a sweat. We require volunteers for the Marathon Carnival's (Melbourne & Singapore Marathons) and also the 'Around the Bay in a Day' Ride and the Portsea Swim Classic, in a huge variety of duties, and we would love for you to be part of the Team.
All volunteers receive the official Monash Sport Team t-shirt, and access to the Hospitality Marquee on Race Day.
If you would like to be involved in a volunteer role for the Singapore Marathon Carnival please send an email to volunteer@sport.monash.edu.au .
Marathon Team Relay
This is a great opportunity for corporate, school and social groups to jointly complete the course and to raise funds for charity.
Each team is to consist of a maximum of 6 runners and a minimum of 4 to include men, women and mixed teams.
Quarter Marathon (10km)
The Standard Chartered Singapore Quarter Marathon is a 10km event. It gives young and old the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of Singapore 's unique scenic route.
It starts at Esplanade Drive with a U turn at Marina Padang and finishes at The Padang, Singapore .
Half Marathon Run (21.1km)
The Half-Marathon starts at Esplanade Drive with a U turn at Crawford Street and finishes at The Padang.
This is the largest half-marathon in Singapore with 3,549 competitors.
Marathon (42.2km)
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon starts at Esplanade Drive and finishes at The Padang.
Please see copy of Race Map for 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km below
> Race Map for 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km races (260K Adobe Acrobat, .pdf format)
Please Note: All start race areas will have staff and volunteers to assist participants with information. Water, toilets and medical support services will be located throughout the race route. A clothing/bag transfer bus is provided to take participant's clothing/bags to the finish line for collection on presentation of a race number.
Runners Entitlements
All participants in the Singapore Marathon will receive a finisher's medal and a personalised finisher's Race Certificate.
For more information on the Singapore Marathon event please see the event website.
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