UTSG Series

UTSG Series

UTSG Series

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Event Summary – Ultra Trail Singapore Series (UTSG)

  • The UTSG race allows XTrailblazers to attempt and complete a 50km route incorporating trail running in accessible nature areas across four regions around Singapore every two months.
  • This virtual challenge is held on every even month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug).
    Runners may then challenge themselves in the Finale race of 100km in Oct.
  • Runners may choose to run the routes at one go or in two separate segments on their own within each even month but are highly encouraged to join XTrailblazers on race dates indicated in the registration link.
  • Attendance is capped at 50 persons per session. Cut-off times are 12 hours for A single attempt or 10 hours for two separate segments (combined).

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26 February 2022 – 50KM
UTSG Northeast:
Start/End at MacRitchie Reservoir (25% trail, 75% road) (200m elevation)
Coney Island, Buangkok Forest, Tampines Quarry Park

23 April 2022 – 50KM
UTSG South:
Start at MacRitchie Reservoir, Ends at Harbourfront. (Marang Rd carpark) (35% trail, 65% road) (800m elevation)
Rifle Range link, Pipeline trail (centre and city), Sentosa Imbiah Trail and beaches, Labrador Park and Nature Reserve, Southern Ridges (including Earth Trail up Telok Blangah Hill park)

25 June 2022 – 50KM
UTSG North:
Start/End at MacRitchie Reservoir (80% trail, 20% road) (1,180m elevation)
Rifle Range Link, Bukit Timah Hill, Dairy Farm NP, Zhenghua Park, Pipeline Trail (north), Mandai T15 trail, Chestnut NP, Windsor NP

27 August 2022 – 50KM
UTSG West: Start/End at Hillview MRT/Dairy Farm Carpark A (40% trail, 60% road) (850m elevation)

Rail Corridor North, Rainbow Bridge, Pang Sua canal, Bukit Gombak Park and hill, Bukit Batok Nature Park, Lorong Sesuai enclave, Bukit Timah Hill, Dairy Farm Nature Park


Race Brief

1) The virtual race will start from 01 Feb 2022 to 31 Aug 2022.
2) Registration is $8 for all 4 events. Participants will receive e-bib, e-certificate, leaderboard standings & lucky draw at end of October.
3) Participants are required to run and submit their results to qualify for leaderboard.
4) There will only be a maximum of 2 segments per each 50KM race route.

2022 UTSG Prizes
Awarded to the top 3 participants of Male/Female category with the highest total UTSG points accumulated from all 4 races (single attempt per race).

October 2022 UTSG FINALE (100km): Look out for UTSG Finale registration details here!

Prizes to be awarded for top 3 Male/Female participants of each category.


Rules & Regulations

  1. All registered participants (completed registration at https://xtrailblazers.com/) may run each of the following stage races in a single attempt or two segments within each qualifying period. Group run (up to 50 runners) are scheduled on the last 3 Saturday mornings of each qualifying period as follows:

Group Run Dates
Stage Race Qualifying Period 50km Segments Route Map
UTSG Northeast 6 Feb to 6 Mar 26 Feb 12 and 19 Feb https://www.strava.com/routes/2913460926989745212
UTSG South 1 to 30 Apr 23 Apr 9 and 16 Apr https://www.strava.com/routes/2913735906826189926
UTSG North 1 Jun to 3 Jul 25 Jun 11 and 18 Jun https://www.strava.com/routes/2913459346143346314
UTSG West 1 Aug to 4 Sep 27 Aug 13 and 29 Aug https://www.strava.com/routes/2913736788600512096
All route maps are subject to change before race commencement.
All runners are required to navigate the route on their own or in groups in accordance with prevailing safe management measures stipulated by Sports SG for outdoor activities.

  1. Runners are required to submit their race results via Strava link within 24hrs after their run via https://xtrailblazers.com/. Runners may choose to start/finish their race at any point along the respective race route.
  2. All registered participants will get an e-bib, an e-cert and race entitlements (optional and payable).
  3. Runners who finish each 50km stage race in a single attempt are eligible for UTSG points which will be accumulated over the entire UTSG series to qualify for the top 3 male and female finisher prizes. Only the top 50 runners of each race within the qualifying period will be awarded UTSG points based on the following table:

  1. Runners who run each UTSG stage in 2 segments will only qualify for leaderboard ranking and will not be eligible for the prizes awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.
  2. Ranking of runners will be based on elapsed times of each run, with a maximum of 12hrs for a single attempt and 10hrs over 2 segments.
  3. Runners are to note that access to certain trails may be restricted at particular timings and they should plan their runs according to the opening timings of these trails. Trails within nature reserves are accessible only between 7am and 7pm daily. Runners who deviate from the specified route due to non-accessibility of trails are advised to submit photographic evidence to record unforeseen circumstances or may otherwise be imposed a time penalty at the discretion of the race organiser.
  4. By participating in the race, runners are deemed to have indemnify the race organiser from any responsibility resulting from injury, illness or incapacitation due to weather and natural elements. Runners are required to plan their own nutrition refill and resupply according to their individual needs over their run duration to ensure the overall well-being of their health.
  5. All runners are requested to join the 2022 UTSG event WhatsApp chatgroup for the latest updates on group runs and route updates.
    2022 UTSG (Ultra Trail Singapore Series Event) Chatgroup
    https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzpyApe6h8q7gELKDkJViy
  6. For any queries, please email us at info@xtrailblazers.com

For pdf of rules & regulations, click here to download.

Important note to all runners:

  • This virtual event is to be done based on your own planning.
  • Please strictly adhere to NParks opening hour and follow the current safety protocols.

Registration

UTSG series
$8.00
Sales Ended: 2022-08-31 12:00 AM
- Already registered for this event.
Participant will receive e-bib, e-certificate, leaderboard standings & lucky draw at end of October.
Event registration closed.
 

Date And Time

2022-02-01 @ 12:00 AM to
2022-08-31 @ 11:59 PM
 

Registration End Date

2022-08-31
 

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