Mizuno Wave Run 2008

There we have it, the return of the Mizuno Wave Run 2008. The first few races from 2004-2005 were great, but last year’s one was really terrible. Looks like it’s deja-vu again this year as the 2008 run will take place exactly at the same venue and route. Here are some off-hand details of the Mizuno Wave Run 2008

Race Date: Sunday 27nd July 2008
Venue (Start/End Point): Temasek Poly (TP) Sports Stadium
Distance: 10km
Reporting Time: 0630hrs
Race Start Time: 0730 hrs

Categories and Pricing
(Prices are up from $20 last year)
Mens open
Womens open
Mens veteran
Womens veteran
(All Categories rates $30 before 6 June 2008, $35 thereafter)
There will be no on-Competitive Fun run this year
Part of proceeds will be donated to selected charities

Runner Entitlements
(For all categories)

• Runners Bib
• iTags for Electronic Timing (we have timings this year!)
• Mizuno Shoe Bag (Worth $35.90)
• Mizuno Event Running Jerey (Sizes S to XL, worth $32.90)
• Lucky draw coupon
• 30% discount on all regular Mizuno items (from the listed stores above) from point of registration

Race Route
Similar to last year’s race, distance about 10km, mostly flat terrain, trail and road. But expect very muddy routes on the Trail loop if it rained beforehand, so prepared to get dirty and wear shoes and running attire you don’t mind getting muddy in.

Route Explanation: TP Stadium - Out TP East Road Gate (To main road) - Bedok Reservoir Loop - North along TP Main Road - TP Stadium (Yellow Line)

Registration Details
Registration closing date: Sunday 6th july 2008
Register personally at the following Mizuno & World of Sports outlets (VGO Corp):

• Mizuno Paragon
• Mizuno Marina Square
• Mizuno AMK Hub
• Mizuno Vivocity
• WOS Plaza Singapura
• WOS Jurong Point
• WOS Toa Payoh
• WOS Heartland Mall
• WOS Takashimaya
• WOS Velocity @ Novena Square
• WOS Parkway Parade
• Feder Sports
• N-zone @ Queensway Shopping Center
• Running Lab at Funan IT Mall
• Running Lab at Velocity

Race day conduct
Reporting time: 0630
(Recommended time for ample warm up time, there is no need for pre-race registrations)
Race start: 0730
There is baggage deposit at the stadium itself, be sure to come really as the stadium will be very packed and will be hard to find your way around.

Getting there

If you are driving, TP carparks uses ERP charging system, there is no word whether parking fees are waived for the event day.

By Public transport:
Alight @ Tampines MRT Station, and transfer to Bus 8, 23, or 69 at the Tampines Bus Interchange.
Alight @ Bedok MRT Station, and transfer to Bus 69 at the Bedok Bus Interchange.

Direct Buses serving TP (five services):

• Service 8 from Tampines Interchange / Toa Payoh Interchange
• Service 15 from Eunos Interchange / Pasir Ris Interchange
• Service 23 from Tampines Interchange, looping from Rochor Canal Road
• Service 69 from Tampines Interchange / Bedok Interchange
• Service 518 from Pasir Ris Interchange, looping from Orchard Road

Other nice to know stuff
Guest of honour (flag off): George Yeo, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Official drink: H-Two-O
Official timer: Sunnto

Run at your own risk and be prepared for the finishing line appearing how of nowhere! LOL! See you at the Race!