Milestones and memories were made over the weekend as 5,000 enthusiastic runners gathered at Marina Barrage on Sunday, 13 October 2024 for the Garmin Run Asia Series, marking Singapore’s debut in the cross-continental running event by Garmin.
Garmin Run Asia Series seeks to empower runners from all levels — be it fresh beginners or seasoned athletes — to collectively reach new heights in their running journeys and continuously lead active lifestyles. Welcoming participants aged 13 and up, the race featured two challenging running categories — 10km and 21km, following a scenic running route along Singapore’s iconic skyline.
“The Garmin Run Asia Series has always been a pinnacle event for our brand, as we bring runners across Asia together in celebrating active lifestyles and new personal bests. This year, while coinciding with our 35th anniversary, we came back stronger than ever and commemorated the first ever Garmin Run in Singapore. Our advanced performance technology has been instrumental in supporting Singaporeans’ pursuit of fitness and health, and we hope this momentous event has encouraged more individuals to go beyond the finish line and chase new goals everyday,” shared Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.
This year, Garmin also introduced the exhilarating challenge for runners to complete runs in all 9 cities of the Garmin Run Asia Series from 2022 to 2027. Those who succeed will earn a customised 18K gold-plated medal.
“It is incredibly inspiring to witness such a strong display of community spirit and the shared passion for running amongst the participants. We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support and strong turnout that made this run a success. As we continue to provide opportunities for Singaporeans to push their boundaries, be it through our cutting-edge smart wearables or other initiatives, we hope to see this enthusiasm grow and encourage more individuals to lead active lifestyles,” shared Mr Sky Chen, Sales Director, Garmin Southeast Asia.
The achievements of the fastest participants from each category were recognised as they were awarded with cash prizes, Garmin’s outstanding Forerunner smartwatches, and other prizes from ASICS, Oakley, JBL and Philips Massager with a total worth of over SGD20,000.
The full list of podium winners from each category can be found below:
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionised the wellness industry. Committed to developing wearables and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.
