Prefer donating by mail? Print and send the below form.
We encourage each participant to raise a minimum of $500 per person.
1. Participants will first need to choose a distance like they would for a live running event.
2. The distance chosen can be completed at any location of participants’ choice.
3. Participants may choose to run or walk.
4. Participant may complete the distance while still continuing to fundraise for support. Fundraising can begin before the run period.
5. Participants are only required to complete the virtual run within the period of 23 Oct 2021 to 7 Nov 2021.
42Race is the run tracking platform used for MWS EMPOWERUN.
Please see this manual for instructions.
Receive a runner’s pack consisting of a backpack and t-shirt!
Your very own e-bib will be unlocked upon registration with 42Race.
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds on registrations. However, you may transfer your registration to another interested person (only applies if you have not registered on 42Race).
100% registration fee and donations raised will go towards MWS directly to support needed programmes for Disadvantaged children, At-risk youths, Distressed and low-income families, Socially isolated seniors and the chronically ill, frail and destitute after netting off expenses relating to MWS Empowerun. On top of your contribution of registration fee, your support in joining us by raising at least $500 each will help to collectively meet the fundraising goal of $600,000!
AUTOMATIC SUBMISSION
Auto-sync via Strava/Garmin is accepted. Please make sure the app is connected to 42Race app before you start walking/running.
MANUAL SUBMISSION (Applies to all GPS-based app, Apple Health, Google Fit and other running gadgets such as Fitbit, Mi Fit, Nike+ etc.)
Screenshots from GPS fitness tracking app / built-in fitness tracking function on running gadgets with the following items captured clearly are accepted:
– Date of walk
– Distance
– Timing
Distance clocked will be added to progress bar once submissions are approved.
The following items must be captured clearly for submission:
– Date of walk/run
– Distance
– Timing
No, you can split your race over the 2-week period of 23 Oct 2021 to 7 Nov 2021 for the distance set.
Automatic submission: Please see this manual for instructions. We recommend the Strava app for user-friendliness.
Manual submission: Please see this video or this manual for instructions.
No, change of run distance is not allowed after registration is completed on 42Race.
Yes, you can! Of course this is subject to prevailing COVID-19 restrictions.
You will need to first register as individuals on 42Race before you create a team, by searching for your friends who have registered on the 42Race app.
No, individual distance target will not be affected regardless of distance chosen.
Click here for recommended routes and be sure to check if the trails are open when the date draws close!
For sign ups by 27 September 2021:
Run packs will be delivered to your mailing address.
For sign ups from 28 September 2021 to 15 October 2021:
Run packs to be collected at CYC @ Capitol #01-12/13/14, 13 Stamford Road Singapore 178905 between 14 October to 22 October 2021, 2pm to 8pm daily.
We deliver to Singapore addresses only.
No. This is to ensure expenses are minimised and your donation goes where it is needed most – the beneficiaries.
E-badge and e-cert will can be unlocked on 42Race once you complete the race and it can be shared on your social media accounts. It is a representation of the event and to certify that you have completed the run!
Please see this manual for instructions.
Yes, you can! Do consider a combined fundraising target as well. We hope participants try to raise $500 each to help us collectively reach the $600,000 fundraising goal.
Yes, as long as your name and NRIC are provided. These are required for the MWS finance team to process the tax exemption and submit to IRAS. This excludes the registration fee.
Payment for the $40 registration fee does not qualify for tax exemption in accordance to prevailing IRAS guidelines.
100% registration fee and donations raised will go towards MWS directly to support needed programmes for Disadvantaged children, At-risk youths, Distressed and low-income families, Socially isolated seniors and the chronically ill, frail and destitute after netting off expenses/cost relating to MWS Empowerun.
Donors do not pay any fees. 100% of all donations go directly to MWS.
You understand that only individuals aged 18 and above can sign up for this event independently. Individuals who are less than 18 years of age are required to seek parental/guardian consent to participate in MWS Empowerun.
You should be aware that there are inherent physical and mental health risks to exercise, including risk of injury or illness. Prior to participating in MWS Empowerun, you should seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional if you have any concerns or questions about your health. By joining the MWS Empowerun, you acknowledge and agree that your participation is entirely at your own risk and you shall have no recourse whatsoever against us and any parties involved in facilitating the event, including service providers we work with.
It is your responsibility to ensure you have any relevant insurance. Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) does not accept liability for death of or injury to any person caused by user’s own negligence.
By joining MWS EMPOWERUN, you acknowledge that you voluntarily accept all anticipated and potential risks involved.
MWS reserves the right to amend any details pertaining to the MWS EMPOWERUN at any time without prior notice.
Your access and use of all Platforms and/or Services relating to MWS Empowerun is entirely at your own risk.