Grab Your Lightsabers (And Running Shoes), The STAR WARS RUN Is Coming Back In May!
STAR WARS fans, Jedis and Sith Lords alike, get ready. Prepare your lightsabers because the STAR WARS RUN is back and registration is now open!
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This year’s night run will take place on 5 May 2018 at the F1 Pit Building and the Marina Bay Area.
Choose Your Side
Together with the STAR WARS Festival happening on 4 May 2018, the STAR WARS RUN 2018 is a unique event featuring the iconic characters and storyline from the award-winning franchise.
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The Race Village will include food and drink stalls, STAR WARS-themed activities and interaction opportunities as well as outdoor screenings of STAR WARS movies.
The participants of the STAR WARS RUN will be able to choose between the Light side of The Force and join the Rebellion, or tread on the dark path of the Dark side. There will be different running routes depending on the side you choose.
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However, both routes will feature themed engagement zones with music and light projections as well as many fun photo opportunities.
New Running Category And Flag-Off
This year’s STAR WARS RUN will have 3 categories instead of 2.
There will be the competitive 10km run, the non-competitive 5.4km run, and the all-new 540m Young Jedi Dash, for kids!
The flag-off for this year will be different as well. With the participants from the Dark and Light side for the non-competitive 5.4km run, running in opposite directions.
From now till 14 March 2018, runners who participated in the STAR WARS RUN 2017 and early sign-ups, will be able to enjoy a special registration price!
Registration price details can be seen below:
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Of course, what themed run doesn’t have a themed race pack?
STAR WARS RUN 2018 participants will be able to bring home limited edition STAR WARS merchandise exclusive to this year’s race pack!
Each race pack will include a STAR WARS RUN event tee, tote bag, picnic mat, and a race bib. You will also receive the finisher tee depending on the category of the run you signed up for and finisher medals. For the kids in the Young Jedi Dash, they will receive the race pack as well as a STAR WARS RUN plush bag clip.
So what are you waiting for? Get the whole family and register for the STAR WARS RUN 2018 Also read Play Glo-Up Versions Of Hopscotch And Jenga At The Coolest Playground, Gastrobeats
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2017 Is The Year Of Star Wars – Singapore Has Its First Star Wars Festival And Everyone Is Invited
For those of you who live and breathe Star Wars, good news for you! The Star Wars Festival is coming to Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay this May.
A three day festival that begins on 4 May (of course) and runs till 6 May, this is an event chock full of Star Wars-themed activities that will delight and knock the socks off any Star Wars fanatic.
A collaboration between the Singapore Tourism Board and The Walt Disney Company, here are some of the highlights from the festival that are worth checking out!
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Star Wars Run 2017
Where: Gardens by the Bay, The Meadow
When: 6 May
Time: 4pm – 11.15pm
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Where: Gardens by the Bay, The Meadow
When: 6 May
Time: 9pm – 11.15pm
Casual and die-hard fans alike, head on down to Gardens by the Bay this May! The festival is bound to be an amazing evening out with family and friends!
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