Should keeping fit be one of your New Year’s resolutions, then this brief guide to the upcoming runs in Singapore would be perfect for you.

Several of these runs are for a good cause, which is ideal for those who pledged to do more for the society. Similarly, if you are running out of ideas to do in Singapore, why not gather your family and friends and register for a fun run?

From OSIM Sundown Marathon to 2XU Compression Run, here are 7 Runs & Marathons in Singapore In 2017. There are many different categories to choose from such as non-competitive and competitive. Some of these marathons have exciting prizes to be won too.

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#1 INCOME ECO RUN

Income Eco Run is the ideal marathon for all tree huggers; by participating in this race, you are essentially taking the pledge to be eco-friendly. The race is held on Saturday, 30 April 2017 with the starting point at the F1 Pit Building.

There is a competitive category for adults and a non-competitive category for kids. NTUC Members get to enjoy discounted registration fees!

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#2 MARINA RUN

The Marina Run is taking place on Saturday, 25 February 2017

There are three different categories, namely 5km Fun Run, 10km Individual & Team and 21km Individual & Team at 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 7pm respectively. These races will kick start at Gardens by the Bay East (Rhu Cross).

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#3 OSIM SUNDOWN MARATHON

The OSIM Sundown Marathon will take place on Saturday, 25 March 2017 and participants and join the following race categories: 5km Fun Run, 10km Challenge, 21.1km Half Marathon and 42.195 Full Marathon.

Standard registration fees start from S$40 per participant.

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#4 POKÉMON RUN

Pokémon Run is Southeast Asia’s very first Pokémon-themed run. The fun run will commence on Saturday, 14 January 2017 at The Promontory @ Marina Bay.

All participants will receive a Race Pack Collection which consists of Bib, Drawstring Bag, T-shirt, Towel and Pokéball.

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#5 SAFARI ZOO RUN

Safari Zoo Run commences on Saturday, 18 February 2017 at Singapore Zoo. There are four different animal teams you can join and they all share the same goal of raising awareness for wildlife conservation.

Partake in a competitive 10km Safari Zoo Challenge, non-competitive 5.5km Safari Zoo Family Run or let the little ones compete in the 2.5km Safari Zoo Kids Dash.

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#6 URBANATHLON

Urbanathlon is no ordinary marathon. As its name suggests, it is actually a race that comprises multiple obstacle courses that will test your agility, core strength, flexibility and more. This year’s Urbanathlon will be held on Saturday, 04 March 2017.

The starting point is at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza and the endpoint is at *SCAPE Playspace. Remember: No bruises, no story!

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#7 2XU COMPRESSION RUN

This coming April, let your heart set the pace at 2XU Compression Run! Held at the F1 Pit Building on Sunday, 02 April 2017, this race is where you can put your stamina to test.

Choose from the following race categories: 5km, 10km or 21.1km. Winners stand to walk away with 2XU Product Vouchers worth up to S$700.

Do you find yourself in a vicious cycle of complaining about the lack of activities to do each weekend in Singapore and then ending up doing the same old boring movie-and-dinner dates?

Well, there are actually many activities happening in our tiny city every month. We may or may not know about them, but Singapore is actually pretty darn happening in many ways.

From The Music Run to World Gourmet Summit, here are 10 Events That Are Taking Place in Singapore This April 2016. Most events will require a ticket in advance. April won’t be so boring after all!

#1 ASIA XPEDITION 2016

Asia Xpedition is a sports and travel exhibition that showcases a vast selection of apparel, equipment and sports gear etc. Visitors are in a treat as many heavily discounted items will be up for grabs. There are also free adrenaline-pumping activities such as archery tag, rock climbing and surfing simulator.

When: Friday, 15 April 2016 – Sunday, 17 April 2016

#2 MADAGASCAR LIVE MUSICAL

“I like to move it, move it…”

Blockbuster DreamWorks animation ‘Madagascar’ will be performing live at MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands in April! From just S$40 per person (excluding booking fee), this is one musical that we are sure looking forward to!

When: Thursday, 21 April 2016 – Sunday, 24 April 2016

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#3 OCEAN EGGSPLORATION

Celebrate Easter in an unconventional way by bringing your children to S.E.A. Aquarium! 12 Easter eggs have been hidden in the aquarium and your kids are invited to hunt for them – they will receive a prize if they do!

When: Until Sunday, 17 April 2016

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#4 OUE SINGAPORE OPEN

Organised by Singapore Badminton Association, sporting event OUE Singapore Open sees six days of healthy badminton tournaments, and tickets can be purchased in advance from Singapore Sports Hub’s official website.

When: Tuesday, 12 April 2016 – Sunday, 17 April 2016

#5 SNOOPY RUN

For one day only, you get to run alongside a life-size gigantic Snoopy. This fun-filled cutesy activity will be held at Singapore Sports Hub and the little ones can join in the fun too! Every runner will receive a Beagle nose in their runner bag.

When: Sunday, 24 April 2016

#6 SUPERSTARS OF BALLET

Superstars Of Ballet is one brilliant performance not to be missed, especially if you are an aspiring ballerina. 12 of the world’s best dancers from reputable ballet academies will be putting up a stellar performance and tickets start from S$65 (exclusive of booking fees).

When: Friday, 29 April 2016 – Sunday, 1 May 2016

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#7 THE MUSIC RUN

The Music Run is a five-kilometre marathon that has successfully combined dancing, music and running all into a massive weekend party. This route is the world’s loudest five-kilometre running course and participants can start their run anytime between 5pm to 6pm.

When: Saturday, 23 April 2016

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#8 WORLD GOURMET SUMMIT

The annual World Gourmet Summit is a spectacular celebration for fine gastronomic cuisine and this year, the exciting food event is celebrating its 20th anniversary. A series of culinary masterclasses and theme dinners will take place throughout World Gourmet Summit.

When: Until Sunday, 24 April 2016

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#9 WORLD RUGBY SINGAPORE EVENTS

The upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will be held at Singapore National Stadium across two days and is featuring 16 of the world’s top men’s rugby Seven team.

When: Saturday, 16 April 2016 – Sunday, 17 April 2016