Banana Relay 2009, 17th January 2009 - Pasir Ris Park

Its back...... miss it this year due to arrival of Megan...

Registration Open on 1st of August!


Would you like to get your hands on a Banana which you can’t eat? Are you game to have some fun in a relay? SGRunners, we are proud to present our very own Banana Relay, a race which aims to promote friendship, teamwork & bonding, regardless of speed, height or gender… Banana Relay 2009 with a twist! You can never resist for more! Come Join Us!

Race Information:
Date: 17 January 2009, Saturday
Venue: Pasir Ris Park (near to Pasir Ris Road via Elias Road)
Flag Off Time: 8.00 am
Reporting Time: 6.30am to 7.30am
Distance: 3.5 km X 3 runners X 2 laps = 21 km

Souvenir/Prizes:
1. Certificates - For all participants.
2. Finisher Medal - A uniquely designed finisher medal for all participants.
3. Prizes - Top 3 teams and the fastest male and female runner.

Relay Format:
1. There will be 3 members in each team.
2. Each member will run 2 laps of 3.5km per lap, but not consecutively. Each team will clock a total of 6 laps, accumulating a distance of 21km.
3. Bananas will used as a baton, to be carried throughout the relay by the team member who is running. The banana baton is to be handed over to the next member before commencing the next lap within the handover point, which will be marked out on event day.
4. One Banana baton shall be carried during the 1st to the 3rd lap. For the 4th to the final 6th lap, the team has to carry an additional Banana baton on top of the 1st Banana baton. The first member to start the 4th lap for his/her team must be ready with the 2nd Banana baton (available at the handover point) prior to the commencement of the 4th lap.
5. The Banana can be carried in any manner but it must be with the member at all times during the run, failing which, the team will be disqualified due to the Banana MIA(missing in action). Officials will be situated along the route to be on the lookout for the presence/absence of Banana batons

Formation of Teams:
1. Participants are required to submit their best timing for 2.4km. Participants will then be assigned into 3 categories: Fast Banana, Faster Banana, Fastest Banana.
2. Each team will comprise of members randomly picked from each category, similar to a lucky draw.
3. The draw will be conducted after registration has closed. The exact date of the draw is to be confirmed.
4. Should any member of the team be unable to take part on event day, the organiser reserves the right to merge/split teams to allow every registered & paid participant to be a part of the Banana Relay. There may also be circumstances where members have to run additional laps.

Eligibility to Participate:
1. Open to all SGRunners.COM members & family members.
2. Minimum age of 16 years old and above.
3. Only registered pariticipants who have paid can take part.

Registration Fees and Periods:
1. Baby Green Banana
- $20 per person
- Valid from 1st August to 31st August 2008
2. Medium Greenish Yellow Banana
- $25 per person
- Valid from 1 September 2008 to 31 October 2008
3. Ripe Yellow Banana
- $30 per person
- Valid from 1 November to 15 December 2008
4. Registration will close on 15 December 2008 2359hrs.
5. This event is limited to 180 participants, which is 60 teams.
6. The registration will be closed once the number of participants have reached the targeted number or by 15 Dec 2008, whichever comes first.
7. The organiser reserves the right to revise the limit on the number of participants.