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We’re back with another edition of our “Run For Inclusion is...” series 📸✨

Hear from our participants with special needs as they share what RFI means to them 💬 Did you know they participate for FREE?

That’s right! PWSNs are entitled to free registration along with one caregiver each 🤝

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of an inclusive and uplifting event 🌟 Sign up here: runninghour.com/run-for-inclusion-2024 🔗

For any inquiries, feel free to drop us a DM 💬


Run For Inclusion (RFI) is organized annually to promote integration and nurture an inclusive Singapore for Persons with Special Needs (PWSNs). This event is one of the few in Singapore where participants run alongside PWSNs. RFI serves as a rallying call for everyone to come together and show their support for the integration of PWSNs.

Have you signed up for Run For Inclusion 2024 yet? What are you waiting for 🏃‍♂️😱🏃‍♀️

Introducing our photo series, "Run For Inclusion is..." 📸 In this first part, hear from our guides about what Run For Inclusion means to them. Whether it’s an afternoon of fun, a day of unity and celebration of abilities, or even a chance to dress up in costumes, Run For Inclusion holds a special meaning for each of them 💕 Swipe left to read more ⬅️

Don’t wait! Click the link to sign up today https://www.runninghour.com/registration-rfi 🔗

P.S: All PWSNs are entitled to free registration, along with one caregiver each. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 🎟️

For any inquiries, feel free to drop us a DM 💬


Run For Inclusion (RFI) is organized annually to promote integration and nurture an inclusive Singapore for Persons with Special Needs (PWSNs). This event is one of the few in Singapore where participants run alongside PWSNs. RFI serves as a rallying call for everyone to come together and show their support for the integration of PWSNs.

Runninghour is excited to announce the return of our annual race, Run For Inclusion (RFI), celebrating its 10th edition this year 🤩

🗓️ Date: 9 November 2024 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 3PM - 7PM
📍 Location: Jurong Lake Gardens
🏁 Race categories: 3/5/10KM Run and 15KM Tandem Cycling

For a decade, RFI has been at the forefront of promoting integration and nurturing an inclusive Singapore for Persons with Special Needs (PWSN).

All PWSN are entitled to a free sign up, along with 1 caregiver each!

To sign up for RFI 2024, simply visit our race page at runninghour.com/run-for-inclusion-2024 🔗

For any inquiries, feel free to drop us a DM 💬

Don't miss out — sign up TODAY and support this meaningful cause 🙌


Run For Inclusion (RFI) is organized annually to promote integration and nurture an inclusive Singapore for Persons with Special Needs (PWSN). This event is one of the few in Singapore where participants run alongside PWSN. RFI serves as a rallying call for everyone to come together and show their support for the integration of PWSN.

Thank you SNCF Singapore for the wonderful feature on our Chairperson, Chris 🙌🏻

Be sure not to miss the exciting article! Read it here 👇🏻
https://www.sncf.coop/co-op-voice/recognise-my-disability-appreciate-my-ability-says-runninghour-s-chris-hortin-tan

Thank you Mothership and Singapore Sports Hub for the feature!

Come join us at Harmony Fest this weekend, see you there 👋🏻

Ground-up group creates opportunities for persons with & without disabilities to connect through sports Members gather at various community spaces for activities like running, yoga, fun fitness, and hiking.

Runninghour Mid Year Wrap - Races 🏃‍♀️

What an exciting 6 months it’s been for all our members! It’s surreal being back to participate in races, and we are so honored to have ran the following races:

⭐️ Run For Light Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd
⭐️ 2XU Compression Run 2XU
⭐️ Unlabelled Run Unlabelled RUN The New Charis Mission
⭐️ Income Eco Run Income Eco Run

📸 Photo credits: Running Shots Running Shots

A huge shoutout to the organisers for providing our members with complimentary slots 🙌🏻

We can’t wait to participate in more races in the second half of 2024. Come say “hi” when you spot us 🤗

Paddles Up! Belay! Strike! 🚣 🧗‍♀️🎳

Throughout the past month, our members engaged in an array of exciting activities, ranging from bowling to rock climbing, and even dragon boating! Despite wet weather on the day of our dragon boating excursion, our members still participated in dry land paddling which culminated in a friendly competition 🙌🏻

What’s your favourite activity? Comment down below 👇🏻

to our Runninghour Annual Party last month 🪩👯‍♀️💃

From thrilling games to spontaneous dance-offs and delicious food, our members had such a blast 💯

A big thank you to the organising committee for organising this epic event!

We can’t wait to see what’s in store for next year’s party🏃‍♂️🎊

Beaming with joy because Unlabelled RUN has a new race category this year in collaboration with the special needs community - their 1KM run/walk, another step towards inclusion!

Runninghour is proud to be part of this movement to drop the labels and begin seeing the people. We’re excited to participate and advocate for the removal of harmful labels that create stigmatization and discrimination 💚

We can’t wait to see everyone there! Catch over 45 of our guides and buddies on 18 May at the 5KM and 10KM races 🌟

Happy Chinese New Year from all of us at Runninghour 🎉

Check out some pictures from this year’s CNY Burn Off Bak Kwa Run 🧧🧨

Thank you everyone for sporting the run with great outfits! Special shoutout to our guide, Mike, who comes dressed as the God of Fortune every year without fail 🙌🏼

Should we do another festive run 🤔

Happy new year to all ✨

Whenever we have runs and workout sessions together, we always have a great turn out and enthusiastic response from members 💪

We enjoyed sweating it out together over the beautiful greenery and landscape, and look forward to a prosperous year ahead as a community 🎉🥳

As the year comes to a close, we’re thrilled to present - Runninghour 2023 Wrapped 🎉

Throughout this year, we’ve engaged in a diverse array of activities, spanning from our regular weekly sessions to ad-hoc events like stand-up paddling, sailing, and tandem cycling. A special shoutout to our partners for making all of this possible 🚣‍♂️⛵🚴‍♂️

We also warmly welcomed new members into our family and inducted over 100 guides, who are now trained to support our buddies 🤝

The highlight of our year? A remarkable achievement of completing 100 run sessions in 2023 🏃‍♂️💯

Our deepest gratitude to our guides, buddies, caregivers, staff, partners, and supporters. Your unwavering support made all of this possible, and we are so thankful to have everyone in our big Runninghour family 🙏

Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2024 👋🏻✨

Wrapping up 2023 with our last race of the year - Run For Hope ❤️🏃‍♂️

We’re really happy to have ran in this meaningful race which aims to raise awareness and support for cancer research 💪

We can’t wait to participate in more races in 2024 🏁 Happy holidays everyone!

📸 Photo credits: Ang Chi Song

Our heartfelt appreciation to シンガポール日本商工会議所 Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry Singapore-JCCI for your generous sponsorship of $20,000 for Run For Inclusion (RFI) 2024 🌟

We can’t wait for RFI 2024, let the countdown begin!

Big shoutout to Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and RUN Singapore for the incredible gift of complimentary passes, allowing our Buddies to conquer the 5km, 10km, and 21km races! 🙌🏃‍♀️

An unforgettable experience that fuels our excitement for the 2024 race too!

Let the running adventures continue! 🏅🎉

Runninghour is absolutely thrilled to share that Run For Inclusion (2022) was awarded the Event of the Year at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards 2023 organized by the Singapore Disability Sports Council 🏆🎉

Join us in celebrating this achievement as we countdown to our 10th edition of Run For Inclusion in 2024!

We can’t wait to relive the excitement and adrenaline of Run For Inclusion next year🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️✨ We hope to see you there!

UPCOMING INTAKE: WSQ Certified Course - “Understanding and Interacting with Persons with Disabilities (Level 1)”

🗓️ December, 9 2023 (In-person practical session)
📍 1 Commonwealth Lane, #06-01, Singapore 149544
⏰ 08:00 - 17:30 (Including 1.5 hours of assessment)
👩🏻‍🏫 Inclusive of 3 hours of e-learning prior to the in-person session and a 1-day practical session

Runninghour (RH) is delighted to announce the next run of our SkillsFuture certified course, “Understanding and Interacting with Persons with Disabilities (Level 1)” scheduled for this December!

This course, co-facilitated by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), is essential for individuals whose work or personal life involves interacting with PWDs, as well as those aspiring to pursue a career in this sector. It will also create greater opportunities for those interested in freelancing assistance in camps/activities involving PWDs.

Upon course completion, learners will:
✅ Acquire knowledge and skills to address the diverse needs of individuals with different types of disabilities
✅ Receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) Certificate

Do take note of the following:
➡️ SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) can be utilized for subsidies, subject to eligibility (Refer to the information pack for subsidy entitlement details)
➡️ SMEs are eligible for additional subsidies for their employees
➡️ Registration for the December 9 course intake will close on November 27

Click on the link in our bio to learn more and sign up today!

Hope to see you there 🤗

The Purple Parade 💜

Did you catch Team at The Purple Parade? We were donning purple wigs, our purple race tee and even had 2 wonderful mascots in a purple onesie!

Drop a comment below if you saw us and once again, we’re heartened to be part of Singapore’s largest movement that supports inclusion and celebrate abilities of persons with disabilities 😍

The Purple Parade

We had a blast at The Purple Parade 🎉

Vote for Runninghour as part of the Creative Award Contest by liking the original picture below 👇🏻

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We always love a fantastic race where our guides and buddies create lasting memories and reach new personal milestones!

Huge thanks to Great Eastern Women's Run Singapore for providing our members with complimentary slots to participate in this iconic all-women's run 🙌

Kudos to all the guides and buddies, we can't wait for our next race 🏃🏆🙌

📷: Running Shots Running Department

We’re always having a blast at our weekly activities and would love for YOU to join us 🙌🏻

Swipe left to find out and we hope to see you there! Visit our website for more details 🌟

Appreciation BBQ For Guides ❣️

At Runninghour, our Guides play a crucial role, each donning multiple hats - they are the running guide, the friend, the motivator, the safety guardian, and so much more 🏃‍♂️

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to caregivers Magdelene and Michael, along with fellow caregivers, for initiating an appreciation BBQ for our guides at East Coast Park. Together with our buddies, they also prepared handmade gifts for our guides as a form of appreciation towards their devotion and dedication 🎁🥰

Thank you for the memorable evening, where everyone bonded over food, caught up with each other, and most importantly, enjoyed each other’s presence 😊🎉

🏃‍♂️ Meet the Faces Behind Runninghour 🏃‍♀️

Meet the passionate individuals that make up Runninghour’s Management Committee! Our team consists entirely of volunteers who dedicate their time to serve on the committee in addition to their day jobs.

‼️ Did you know that our committee also includes visually impaired members? Here at Runninghour, we believe in fostering an inclusive community, and it starts with us!


Chris Hortin - Chairperson
Ong Meng Hong - Vice-Chairperson
Alison Ong - Secretary
Alison Lock - Treasurer
Liz Koh - Human Resource
Jade Hon - Public Relations & Communications
Marc Chiang & Karen Koh - Membership
Edwin Tay & Howard Yap - Training
Chris Timms & Patrica Poo - Events

Let’s lace up, embrace diversity, and run towards a brighter future together! 🌈👟

Thank you to O.S Lens for photographing the stunning moments at Run For Inclusion 2023 💯🌟👍🏻

To view more pictures, kindly head to his profile 🙌🏻

Our heartfelt appreciation to Run Photo Run Gallery for photographing the unforgettable moments at Run For Inclusion 2023 🏃‍♀️🌟📷

To view more pictures, kindly head to his profile 🙌🏻

Thank you very much to Swoon Pictures for capturing the wonderful memories at Run For Inclusion 2023 🏃‍♀️🌟👍🏻

To view more pictures, kindly head to her profile 🙌🏻