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Race Reports for Singapore Biathlon

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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This run is put on by the Singapore Navy so of course it's extremely organized with excellent aid stations and medical support. Fantastic prizes, esp. for master's. The one glitch was the swim course--it simply wasn't clearly marked enough given the light and surf conditions at the time of the first wave. Last year my wave was at 7:30 and there was no such issue--I think the incoming "lane" was marked, though. They really need to start the wave a bit later when light conditions are better, esp. if overcast; otherwise use larger, lighted buoys or ropes to show the course. Very family-oriented--kids' activities, a father and kid race, etc. A nice day in the park plus a race. Too bad I wasn't feeling that good! Only odd part were the prizes--no complaints about the $ and vouchers, but the masters' and overall women winners received large bags filled with men's shaving supplies and vitamins (?!) Kind of funny--I traded goodies with a competitor in the parking lot while waiting for
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Very well-organized (though I wasn't!). My only suggestion is that km markers need to be clearer. It seemed that runners were supposed to use existing signs on the trail, but they were small and not obviously placed, nor did they correspond to km in the race. Would help to mark race km trailside on cones. Outstanding aid stations, safety and medical support, race T-shirts, and prizes. I almost keeled over in shock at the generous prize I got for being second master's (medal, cash, gift certficates and gear worth several hundred dollars). Highly recommended (unless you're in my AG and a good amphibian!)
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