I participated in the UTSG 2025 in June and would like to promote the event, as it was extremely well organized. While Singapore isn’t known for elevation gain or extensive trails, there are still great places to enjoy running in nature—like Bukit Timah, Chestnut Nature Park, and MacRitchie Reservoir… Trail running in Singapore is growing in popularity, but there hasn’t been a major event or race that attracts international athletes. I see UTSG as an opportunity to change that! The organizers worked hard to secure qualifications under ITRA, UTMB, and AsiaTrail Master programs.
In Singapore, there are also different groups and running clubs that organize smaller trail running events, such as:
- MGRG - Mount Goat Running Group: Via a WhatsApp group, they organize challenges throughout the year.
- X-TrailBlazers: Also on WhatsApp and Facebook, they arrange training sessions (including in Malaysia) and help coordinate travel and registrations for events across Southeast Asia.
- MR25 - MacRitchie Running Club: Ultra Marathon
I know this blog isn’t widely known and doesn’t attract thousands of views, but I hope it can help give UTSG a little more visibility. Save the date for the next edition!
