RUNNING DEPARTMENT
The Brand Story
Running Department is more than just a run club. It is a volunteer driven collective built around community, consistency, and shared experiences.
At its core, the brand represents the idea that running is not only about performance, but also about belonging. From first time runners to experienced marathoners, the community creates an environment where people can train, improve, and grow together.
The identity of Running Department reflects the energy of modern urban running culture in Singapore. Weekly sessions are designed to feel approachable yet purposeful, balancing structured training with the social aspects that make community running special.
Running Department has also become known for its collaborations with brands, races, and wellness partners, creating experiences that blend fitness, lifestyle, and culture. Despite its growth, the community remains entirely volunteer led, with crews and pacers contributing their time to support and uplift fellow runners.
Run Route & Schedule
Wednesday Night Run
The midweek flagship session takes place in the Central Business District around UOB Plaza, bringing runners through the city streets after office hours.
Runners can expect:
- 5KM and 10KM route options
- Structured training formats including Easy, Tempo, Hills, and Pace sessions
- Hydration support from community partners
- A lively and social post-work atmosphere
The Wednesday sessions are designed for runners looking to train while enjoying the energy of the city at night.
Saturday Long Run
The weekend long run is designed for endurance building and marathon preparation, usually held around East Coast Park or The Kallang.
Runners can expect:
- Progressive long-distance routes
- Multiple pace groups
- Loop based hydration support
- Marathon focused training environment
What to Expect
Joining a Running Department session is intentionally kept simple and welcoming.
There are no membership fees, no complicated sign ups, and no pressure to perform. Whether someone is joining alone or with friends, the community aims to create an environment where runners can feel comfortable from their very first session.
Participants can expect:
- A friendly and inclusive atmosphere
- Volunteer led pace groups and run crews
- Structured yet approachable training sessions
- Opportunities to meet fellow runners across different backgrounds
- Community activations, collaborations, and wellness experiences
Beyond the runs themselves, many runners stay for the conversations, friendships, and shared experiences that naturally form through the community.
For Running Department, the goal has never just been about running faster. It has always been about building a space where people can keep showing up, together, for the long run.
The Saturday sessions cater to runners preparing for major races while maintaining the inclusive community spirit Running Department is known for.
Schedules and routes are updated monthly across Running Department’s social platforms and website.
RUN JPG
The Brand Story
What started as solo runs soon turned into a mini group when Hibshamir met Justin, who was eager to join a running crew. The idea for weekly group runs began to take shape, and after sharing the plan on our personal Instagram accounts, we quickly attracted a small but growing following. That’s when we met Ash, who became the third captain and helped steer the group toward something bigger.
We’ve always embraced a laid-back, non-competitive approach to running, which is why we coined the term Jolly Pace to reflect our easygoing pace.
It’s about enjoying the journey, staying active, and supporting one another along the way, no matter your speed.
From Casual Runners to Marathoners – We started out running purely for the fun of it. Our first big challenge? The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, which was a huge milestone for our group. But what began as a fun, casual run quickly transformed into something more as we challenged ourselves to push the boundaries.
From there, things really took off. Our members began signing up for bigger races and competing in the World Marathon Majors. The prestigious series of marathons in cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, London, and Tokyo. We’re incredibly proud to say that our JPG members have now completed these major marathons, with some running multiple Majors over the years.
We’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings, and while we’ve grown and achieved some incredible feats, the heart of our group remains the same: to have fun, stay active, and support one another in every step of the journey.
Run Route & Schedule
Marina Bay Area
Every week, we meet at Chinatown and set off for one of the most scenic running routes in Singapore, the Marina Bay Area. The breathtaking views of the skyline, the Marina Bay Sands, and the Singapore Flyer make this route a favorite for all of us. It’s more than just a run; it’s about soaking in the atmosphere, enjoying the company, and motivating each other to finish strong.
What to Expect
Fun & Inclusive: No matter how fast or slow you are, we run together at a comfortable pace, ensuring no one is left behind. It’s all about having a good time and supporting each other.
Community-Focused: We’re passionate about making sports a daily habit. Our group is a place where anyone, regardless of their fitness level, can join in and feel like part of a supportive community.
Laid-Back & Social: We believe in running for the joy of it, not the competition. Join us for the fun, the fitness, and the friendships!
THEHIGHPANTERS
The Brand Story
The High Panters (THP) is a Singapore run crew focused on community building & raising social awareness and funds for communities-in-need. They are possibly the longest standing Singapore run crew at 14 years old.
THP’s primary focus is to build community – within their own group, the local running community, and communities in need.
They also never run by pace groups or distance but always by time. This way they start together, everyone turns around at the timing halfway mark and they always end together and have a post run makan (local slang, to eat).
They are all welcoming and very much 100% inclusive.
Run Route and Schedule
Tues – Chills day, Wed – Track, Sat – Long run
For every last Sunday of the month, they also do Host Your Hood. This chill Sunday run was really fun to engage and run with the community.
What to Expect
No pace expectations. No pressure to keep up. No competition.
Just good conversations, easy miles, and a community that enjoys moving together.
Happy Pace Club
The Brand Story
Happy Pace Club is established in 2023. Their intention is to create a safe, fun and no-pressure environment for women to come together and run. They opened it up to whoever wanted to join.
Run Route & Schedule
They regularly host their runs on Tuesdays, starting from OCBC Arena, The Kallang 6:45PM (Formerly known as Singapore Sports Hub).
Bag drops are made possible at available public lockers.
What to Expect
My first meet-up with Happy Pace Club wasn’t daunting at all.
From the moment I arrived, the crew made it easy to connect. Friendly conversations quickly turned into shared miles, laughter, and a sense of belonging.
What stood out most was the concept behind “Happy Pace.” There are no pace groups. No one measures you by your speed, distance, or running experience.
Urban Milers
The Brand Story
Urban Milers was built on the idea that running doesn’t have to feel competitive. The name reflects something a lot of Singapore runners know well, trying to stay fit and social while managing work, and fitting in city runs where you can.
The community has become known for being well-organised and easy to walk into. Whether someone’s training for a race, returning after a long break, or just trying to move more regularly, the structure makes it easy to join without feeling out of place.
It’s also become somewhere people actually stick around after the run ends.
Run Route & Schedule
They regularly host their runs on alternate Wednesdays, starting from The Breeze Shelter at Marina Bay.
The breathtaking views of the skyline, the Marina Bay Sands, and the Singapore Flyer make this route a favorite for all of us. It’s more than just a run; it’s about soaking in the atmosphere, enjoying the company, and motivating each other to finish strong.
What to Expect
The team usually reaches out to first-time runners beforehand, so you’re not walking in cold. Pick a pace group, and go from there.
There are multiple pace groups for different abilities, pacers and run leaders to keep things organized, and enough of a social atmosphere that a lot of people end up connecting beyond the runs themselves.
FFRC
The Brand Story
Fast and Free Running Club (FFRC) is a Singapore-based running club that has been going strong since the return of the running boom in the post-COVID era. Built for the Fast and for the Free, the club welcomes individuals who believe they are never too slow to pick up the sport, routine, and lifestyle of running. FFRC speaks to the “seriously social” – those who are committed to training while equally valuing the friendships, culture, and experiences built outside of it. The club carries an ambitious yet amateur spirit, creating a space where runners can pursue goals without losing the joy and community that comes with the sport.
At the heart of FFRC’s culture is the belief that showing up to races is not only about showing up for oneself, but also for others. The club structures its calendar around three key races each year – two domestic and one international – encouraging members to support the local running scene while also discovering the possibilities of overseas racing and the lifestyle surrounding global running destinations. To support this, the year is divided into three dedicated training blocks, each spanning approximately three months and leading into a target race, naturally giving members structure, purpose, and shared momentum throughout the year.
Run Route & Schedule
FFRC’s weekly schedule is anchored around two key sessions that reflect both the club’s training philosophy and personality.
Every Thursday, the club hosts its group interval session known as “Toasted Thursday,” starting and ending at The Kallang, Gate 4. These sessions are designed to give runners structured speed work in a communal environment, balancing serious training with the energy and camaraderie that the club is known for.
On Saturdays, the club gathers for its signature long run series known as “Kaya Run,” which starts from 18 Robinson and finishes at different locations across the city. Staying true to FFRC’s belief that running should also be exploratory and social, no two Kaya Run routes or workouts are ever the same. The club intentionally designs each route to encourage runners to experience different parts of Singapore while making long runs feel less repetitive and more engaging.
Every third long run within a training block is known as a “Spicy Kaya Run,” where race pace efforts are incorporated into the session to help runners adapt to harder efforts within longer distances. Despite the added intensity, the session still stays true to the spirit of an A-to-B run, often ending at a different local kaya breakfast spot around the city.
Beyond simply finishing a workout, these runs also aim to shine a spotlight on local F&B businesses while creating a shared post-run experience for the community.
What to Expect
- Running is not easy, it was never meant to be, but we believe in finding fast, being free and just running together would make the entire experience better!
- Pace groups of ambitious standards with experienced toasties (aka pacers) to lead
- Structured and focused running drills before each run always
- Adequate rest stops over the long run for hydration and safety of everyone
- Youthful, energetic yet serious energy!
- Shoutouts for overseas race participation and news worth noting in the running community
- Coached training programme on Thursday and Saturday
- Free hydration post-run every Thursday
- Expect to wear a different lens while navigating through unique parts of Singapore on Saturday
- Organised and well-structured group intervals
lululemon Run Club Singapore
Brand Story
lululemon’s Run Club was born from our purpose of elevating human potential by helping people feel their best. We believe movement is one of the most powerful ways to achieve this, and that it’s even more meaningful when shared with others. As a community-first brand, lululemon is here to create an inclusive space where runners of all levels could come together to sweat, grow and connect, whether they’re training for a race or simply discovering the joy of running. lululemon supports every guest’s journey with high-performance, high-style products that are thoughtfully designed to deliver comfort and confidence, helping guests to feel and perform their best with every stride.
Run Route & Schedule
The weekly runs take place across different lululemon stores, so each session features a unique route depending on the location. To ensure runners have the most up-to-date information on meeting points, routes and timings, we encourage guests to visit our Eventbrite page, where the latest run schedule and registration details are published: https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/lululemon-singapore-53004068333
What to Expect
Guests can expect a fun and inclusive experience, regardless of their pace or experience level. We also incorporate moments of mindfulness, such as intention setting before the run, encouraging guests to be present and celebrate their progress to achieve new possibilities.
