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UTSG 2026 returns with seven categories and an all-new three-day ultra challenge

Ultra Trail Singapore is back, and the 2026 edition looks like its biggest reset yet. Set for 5 to 7 June 2026, UTSG is returning with seven categories: 20K, 25K, 35K, 60K, 80K, 120K and 165K. That is a notable…

Lace Up for a Greener Tomorrow: The Great Green Run 2026 Returns to Marina Barrage!

Get your running shoes ready! One of the region’s most aspirational and eco-conscious sporting events, the Great Green Run 2026 presented by CIMB Singapore (GGR26), is officially returning for its third edition on 14 June 2026. This isn’t just another…

51 Hours in Chiang Mai: A Sports Tourism Story Beyond Race Day

Sports tourism is often framed around the race itself – the distance, the terrain, the finish-line photo. But for many runners today, especially those balancing performance with longevity, the real value of travelling for sport lies in everything around race…

TriFactor World Championships Returns to Quzhou After Six Years – Welcoming 1,223 Global Athletes to the Ancient City

The TriFactor World Championships Quzhou 2025 made a triumphant return after its last edition in 2019, drawing 1,223 athletes from 15 provinces and municipalities across China, representing 37 cities and 13 countries and regions, to the historic and picturesque city…

Koh Chang Trail 2025: Trisha’s 30 km Journey through Mud, Rivers and Cheers

When Trisha Yuen signed up for the 30 km category at Koh Chang Trail 2025, she knew she would get a taste of island trails. What she did not expect was how much variety – and how much heart –…

Small But Unshaken: Aisyah’s Relentless Pursuit of Strength at Selangor Marathon 2025

When Aisyah steps up to a starting line, she’s often met with sideways glances. Soft-spoken, petite, and standing quietly among the front pack, it’s easy to assume she’s there for the experience rather than performance. But assumptions vanish the moment…

More International Runners Choose to race in Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

With only three weeks remaining, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) continues to attract competitive athletes and casual runners from around the globe, with international participation climbing to over 11,000, up from its all-time high of over 8,000 last year. …

The Great Green Run returns with an expanded experience including an expanded two-day bazaar and opportunities to win trips to Bhutan and Finland

Get ready to embark on a journey towards sustainability at the enhanced Great Green Run (GGR), presented by CIMB, on October 12. Now in its highly anticipated second edition, the GGR will feature an upgraded two-day bazaar and a newly…

Historic FIBA Intercontinental Cup, star-studded Hall of Fame ceremony will align in Singapore

Basketball fever will light up Singapore this September as the  international fraternity comes together to celebrate new milestones and past achievements.  The FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024, taking place from September 12-15 at the Singapore Sports  Hub, will be the most…

Translantau by UTMB: Experience TL100 and TL120, Charity Bibs, Accommodation Offers

Experience the captivating beauty of Lantau Island. Prepare yourself for an interesting journey through Lantau’s history, technicalities and trails. TransLantau100 takes you through amazing places on Lantau Island. Start with Lantau Peak for stunning views. Explore Tai O village with…