SINGAPORE – Most of us would have taken part in at least one marathon but how about an online one?
For the first time ever, Singapore Press Holdings Magazines’ Men’s Health is organising an online ultra-running challenge that aims to clock 100,000 km in two months.
According to the magazine, participants need to clock in the distance for the Men’s Health Virtual Run with their devices during their daily run routines or at running events.
If you’re not psyched up to take part, how does $10,000 worth of lucky draw prizes sound?
Besides that, participants can redeem other prizes such as ASICS vouchers, spa treatments and golf sessions at various “milestones” after they hit certain distances and take part in various social media challenges.
Runners will receive rewards as they accrue mileage during the run. There are four key milestones – 5km, 21km, 42km and 100km – that each participant can reach.
Sign-up rewards worth $128 are also given to each participant and no registration fee is required.
Pang Lee Cheng, General Manager of SPH Magazines, said: “The Men’s Health Virtual Run aims to add a refreshing and healthy aspect to a participant’s lifestyle. It is also a product resulting from a shared belief with our sponsors, that in this social media age, technology is a core part of fitness.”
Celebrities who will be participating include Singaporean actor and host Allan Wu, Shan Wee, Cheryl Miles, Shaun Tupaz and Elliott Danker.
The run, which will take place from November 1 to December 1 this year, is themed “Run Your Own Race, At Your Own Pace, In Your Own Time” and is organised in collaboration with sports brand ASICS and global running app RunKeeper.
For more information, visit http://www.menshealth.com.sg/vr.
stephluo@sph.com.sg
