Sunday, February 26, 2012

U Run + Vertical Climb 2012

OMB Challenge (10KM + Vertical Climb) (30 Storey of NTUC Building)



Race Category GENERAL 10KM + VERTICAL CLIMB (MEN'S OPEN)
10K Chiptime 00:51:57
Climb Chiptime 00:08:59
10K + Climb Chiptime 01:00:56
Guntime 01:09:32

GENERAL CATEGORY
U RUN 2012
OMB CHALLENGE (10km + Vertical Climb)
26 February
MEN'S OPEN
Based on 10KM + Climb Chip Timing

Position Bib
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me in 10 % of position
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1471     1725
1472     1458
1473     1114














U RUN 2012
U Sports               





26 February 2012, Sunday, The Float@Marina Bay

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> Race Positions are now available for download
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RACE DAY DETAILS

OMB Challenge (10KM + Vertical Climb)
Flagoff time: 7am**
Pen Close time: 8am
**Flagoff will be conducted in 12 waves with 4 minute intervals
For a more enjoyable race experience, we recommend runners to start in the respective waves based on their estimated 10KM completion times.
Wave 1 <50mins Wave 7 <68mins
Wave 2 <55mins Wave 8 <71mins
Wave 3 <58mins Wave 9 <75mins
Wave 4 <61mins Wave 10 <78mins
Wave 5 <63mins Wave 11 <81mins
Wave 6 <65mins Wave 12 >81mins
Those aiming for a podium finish (top 4) in either Men's or Women's open must start in Wave 1 as results will be based on gun time from Wave 1
10KM Competitive Run
Flagoff time: 8.15am
Pen Close time: 8.25am
5KM Fun Run
Flagoff time: 8.30am
Pen Close time: 8.45am
Race cutoff time will be 10.45am for all categories. Participants who do not cross the finish line before 10.45am will be deemed as "Did Not Finish"
Please refer to race handbook for additional details.
GETTING THERE
There will be road closure on the following roads:
  1. The carriageway of Republic Boulevard in the direction of Raffles Avenue (between Republic Avenue and lamp post 15/1F) from 5am to 9.30am
  2. Extreme left lane of Crawford Street in the direction of Republic Avenue (between North Bridge Road and Republic Avenue) from 5am to 10am
  3. Republic Avenue from 5am to 10.30am
  4. The carriageway of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Esplanade Drive (between Mountbatten Road and Middle Road) from 5am to 10.30am
  5. Extreme left lane of Republic Boulevard in the direction of Raffles Avenue (between Republic Avenue and lamp post 19F) from 9.30am to 11am
By Train:
The closest MRT Stations are City Hall (EW13 / NS25) and Promenade (CC4/DT15).
  • From City Hall MRT: Walk via City Link through to Esplanade. Exit Esplanade and walk towards The Float @ Marina Bay via Raffles Ave.
  • From Promenade MRT: Exit towards Millenia Walk. Follow alongside Temasek Ave until Youth Olympic Park. Turn Right onto The Float @ Marina Bay.
By Bus:
  • (Bus Stop B02051) Raffles Ave B03 Seating Gallery:
    • 36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 106, 111, 133, 133M, 162M, 171, 195, 700A, 857, 960, 961C
  • (Bus Stop B02089) Raffles Blvd – B01 Pan Pacific Hotel:
    • 36, 56, 75, 77, 97, 97e, 107M, 171, 195, 960, 961C
By Car and Parking on Race Day:
Please note that there will be no parking available on site. Parking is only available at Marina Square or Esplanade. Participants are encouraged to take public transport to the race site.



Registration opens 1 November 2011! 
  • Early Bird has been extended to 4 December 2011
  • Normal Period ends 31 January 2012
  • Ordinary Branch members are encouraged to register with their respective Union Sports Conveners. Call 6213 8008 to find out your Union branch.
  • Click here for Union Branch Details.
(Please note that registration for ALL categories has closed with immediate effect due to a full subscription)
Retrieve your confirmation slip here

PROMOTIONS
 REGISTRATION PROMOTIONS
Enjoy the run and enjoy savings through these promotions^!
1. New Membership Promotion 
 (Promotion applicable ONLY through U RUN 2012 registration here. Click HERE to proceed to registration! Terms and conditions apply.)
Sign up as a member and get 2 runs* for free! 
Stated promotion has ended. We thank all for your interest.
2. Special Race Promotion 

 Participate in both runs* and enjoy $5 off the total bill.
Stated promotion has ended. We thank all for your interest.

For more information on RUN 350, click here for the official website.   
3. Group Registration Promotion
- Sign up for U Run 2012 in a group of 25 and enjoy $50 off the total bill
- Sign up for both runs* in a group of 25 and enjoy $150 off the total bill

Click here to download the group registration form and send the completed form to info@usports.com.sg.
Please note that all group registration for U Run have closed so group registration for the event send in after 19 Jan 2012 will not be processed.
*U RUN 2012 and RUN 350. Kids' Dash category (under RUN 350) is NOT eligible for all the promotions
^Promotions are mutually exclusive and cannot be used in conjunction with any other registration promotions

PARTNER PROMOTIONS
 

NTUC/NEBO MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
NTUC Membership
Join us to experience a world of U privileges. Be an NTUC Member today and get to run for FREE in U RUN 2012 and RUN 350!
NTUC members enjoy a full suite of benefits as you WORK, LIVE and PLAY:
  • Enjoy up to $250 training benefits for selected professional courses with Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
  • Earn up to 4% cash rebates plus LinkPoints at NTUC FairPrice
  • Free group insurance coverage up to $30,000 through NTUC GIFT
  • Get up to 50% off published rates for Costa Sands Resorts
  • Enjoy members’ rates or privileges at U Sport events
  • Join my golf kaki for as low as $160 p.a. to enjoy golfing benefits
Terms & conditions apply for the above listed benefits. Visit www.ntuc.org.sg for more benefits.
Terms & conditions:
Promotion is valid from 01 Nov 2011 – 31 Jan 2012 • New members entitled to 2 free runs • Applicable for new sign ups with upfront payment of one year membership fees of $117 • Annual membership fee is $117 (Jan – Nov is $9 per month & Dec is $18) • Strictly no refund of membership fee paid • Not in conjunction with other promotions • This promotion is only valid for new NTUC Union members and Union members who have left the membership more than 6 months ago.
nEbO membership
Sign up at $49 for a 2 year membership, and receive a welcome pack worth more than $500!
This 2 year nEbO membership is open to all full-time students aged 12 – 24 years old. Please be informed that you will need to submit a photo for the processing of your nEbO membership card. Visit www.nebo.sg for more benefits.


Please note that the RUNNING TOPS FOR MEN is of slim cutting. For a more enjoyable race experience, please choose a size close to your current running top.

FINISHER TEE SIZE CHART
(Only for finishers of OMB Challenge)

  • Date: 18 - 19 February 2012 (Saturday - Sunday)
  • Time: 11am to 8pm
  • Venue: Velocity Novena, 238 Thomson Road, Singapore 307683
Collecting personally
  1. NRIC Card / Photo identification with identification number

Collecting through a proxy
  1. Letter of Authorization (Download here)
  2. Proxy's NRIC Card / Photo identification with identification number 
  3. Copy of participants NRIC Card / Photo identification with identification number
All runners will receive a Race Entry Pack with the following items:
• Exclusive Event Running Singlet (no changes in sizes is allowed)
• Bib with safety pins
• B-Tag Timing device* (affixed to the Bib)
• Vouchers from Sponsors
*B-Tag timing device will not be issued to runners of the 5km Fun Run Category.


Please click on the maps to enlarge
OMB Challenge
(10KM + Vertical Climb)
10KM Competitive Run

5KM Fun Run




NEWS & MEDIA
NTUC Club provides journalists and editors with assistance in referencing background information, setting up interviews, securing press materials and checking facts, in relation to U Run 2012. 


Journalists on deadline are advised to contact us by phone rather than e-mail. This ensures a timely response.

We also list Press Releases below. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact us directly – we would be pleased to help 
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CONTACT US
To find out which union you belong to, please call 6213 8008
For queries pertaining to union registration, please call Terry at 6582 3827
For all other registration enquiries, please call 6582 3459 or email info@usports.com.sg 
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