ULTRA TRAIL SINGAPORE (UTSG) FINALE 2022 by XTrailblazers

Latest Update!
UTSG Finale 2022 is officially part of UTMB Mont-Blanc World Index Race https://utmb.world/index-races and ITRA https://itra.run/Races/RaceDetails/Ultra%20Trail%20Singapore%20(UTSG)/2022/79264. All Finishers will have their ITRA points and UTMB index updated.

To qualify for UTMB index and ITRA points, runners will need to take part in the physical race at the date/time stipulated below and are subject to the following checkpoint cut-off times:

– Mandai T15 trailhead (35.5km): 1:45pm (7hrs from start)
– MacRitchie Amenities Centre (63km): 6:15pm (11.5hrs from start)
– Bukit Timah Railway station (Finish): 4:45am on 23 Oct (22hrs)

Mandatory items for race:
– Minimum 500ml hydration soft flask
– Mobile phone
– Reusable bottle/flask/cup for hydration
– Headlamp

Recommended items:
– Cap/visor
– Cash/credit card for buying food/drinks/emergency transport
– Electrolytes, salts and food as required
– Rain jacket

Runners are to report at Start point latest by 6:30am to collect race bibs and mandatory item check and are required to run with GPS device with adequate back-up power to last throughout the race. At checkpoints and finish line, marshals on location will need to record your timing. Submission of Strava or other run record for verification within 24hrs after race finish is required.

The UTSG Finale is a carefully-curated 100km route incorporating trail running to the maximum extent through accessible nature areas across Singapore. Runners may choose to run the route at one go or in four separate segments with the XTrailblazers family on the prescribed dates.

Cut-off times are 22 hours for single attempt or 20 hours for four separate segments (combined).

Date/Time: 22 Oct (Sat), 6:45am

Venue: Bukit Timah Railway station (group flag-off)

Synopsis of Route:

Segment 1: Bukit Timah Hill, Dairy Farm NP, Rail Corridor North, Rainbow Bridge, Marsiling Park
Segment 2: Pipeline Trail (North), Chestnut NP, Mandai T15 trail, Mandai Road, Springleaf NP, Upper Peirce Reservoir
Segment 3: Windsor NP, Peirce Track, MacRitchie Reservoir, Rifle Range Link, Pipeline Trail (central)
Segment 4: Pipeline Trail (city), Lower Delta Rd, Southern Ridges and returning via the Rail Corridor (central)

Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/2923244082134183514
Route Notes: Click here
Google Maps: Click here
GPX File: Click here

Rules & Regulations

1. The group race will be held on 22 October 2022 (Saturday), flag-off from Bukit Timah Railway station at 0645hrs. We strongly encourage all participants to join the group race for the best race experience, where selected aid stations will be set-up.

2. Runners may choose to run the course on their own from 01 to 31 October 2022, but will have to observe the same start time and location to qualify for podium prizes. The top three men and women runners will stand to win prizes.

3. Runners who choose to start/finish their race at other locations or timings along the race route will not be considered for podium placings.

4. All runners are required to navigate the route on their own or in groups.

5. Runners are required to submit their race results via Strava link within 24hrs after their run via https://xtrailblazers.com/.

6. All registered participants will get e-bib, e-cert (finishers only) and may purchase the race tee as shown below (order link https://forms.gle/zvPHWuBkr3T9T6JY6 with payment instructions)

7. Runners who run the race in 4 segments will only qualify for leaderboard ranking without prizes.

8. Ranking of runners will be based on elapsed times of each run, with maximum of 24hrs for single attempt and 20hrs over 4 segments.

9. Runners are to note access to certain trails may be restricted at particular timings and plan their runs accordingly. Trails within nature reserves are accessible between 7am and 7pm daily only. Runners who deviate from the prescribed route due to non-accessibility of trails are advised to submit photographic evidence to record unforeseen circumstances or may be otherwise imposed time penalty at the discretion of race organiser.

10. By participating in the race, runners are deemed to indemnify the race organiser from any responsibility resulting from injury, illness or decapacitation due to weather and natural elements. Runners are required to plan their own refill and resupply according to their individual needs over their run duration to ensure their overall health.