Frequently Asked Questions
New here? Here are some common questions we get!
Simply check our running schedule and show up at the designated time and location. No sign-ups, no fees! Just come ready to run and mingle!
We are a free, volunteer-based community, so there is no formal membership required.
Just join our runs regularly and be part of the Running Department #runfam.
Welcome! We’re so happy that you’ve deciced to join us! Here are a few things to keep in mind:
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Arrive 10-15 minutes early to meet our run crews.
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Wear comfortable running gear and shoes.
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Bring your own hydration if needed.
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Choose a pace that suits you! There’s no pressure to keep up!
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Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the run!
Just to also take note:
- For our regular Wednesday runs, please ensure you download the Health Promotion Board’s Healthy 365 App for check-in.
- For our Nike Collaboration runs, RSVP for the runs are required. Please check our website and social media for our registration link.
- For our SCSM Collaboration runs on Saturday mornings, RSVP for the runs are required. Please check our website and social media for our registration link.
Yes! Our runs cater to various paces, and we have experienced run crews to guide different pace groups.
The pace groups ranges from 5:00min/km to 7:30min/km.
Feel free to join a group that matches your comfort level.
Yes! Running Department is a 100% volunteer-driven community, and our runs are free for all.
No membership fees! Just come and run!
Yes! We provide baggage deposit for runners running with us.
However, it is recommended for runners to travel light, and to ensure that they keep their valuables with them at all times.
Hydration for our runs is proudly supported by 100Plus and Ice Mountain. While we strive to provide sufficient hydration for all runners, we encourage you to bring your own hydration as availability may vary at each session.
To ensure fair distribution, we kindly ask each runner to take only one can of 100Plus or one 600ml bottle of Ice Mountain during our Wednesday runs. This helps ensure that hydration is available for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our runs well-supported and enjoyable for all!
We publish our monthly running schedule on our schedule page, as well as on our social media channels. Check back regularly for updates!
Absolutely! We welcome runners of all levels, including beginners. Our run crews will guide you through a comfortable pace, and you can always take breaks if needed.
We typically run rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather (lightning, heavy storms, or unsafe conditions).
Cancellation announcements will be updated 60min before the start of our run. Follow our social media channels for real-time updates.
Of course! The more, the merrier. Just make sure they check our running schedule and follow the guidelines.
Yes! We organize pacing projects for major races and provide structured runs to help runners train for events.
Not exactly, they serve different purposes. The Healthy 365 scan-in is a requirement for our collaboration with HPB and UOB Plaza, and it’s what entitles you to bag deposit. On the other hand, the Running Department Train With Us Community Run is our way of managing group sizes and keeping runners updated about cancellations or changes.
No. For our regular Wednesday runs, the Healthy 365 check-in is all you need. RSVP with Running Department will only be required if we’re hosting special collaborations or event-based training runs such as SCSM Official Training Runs.
Yes, you can still join the run. However, without scanning in, you won’t be able to deposit your bag or access hydration support. We strongly encourage everyone to follow the process so that you can get the most out of the session.
Our Wednesday run at UOB Plaza is part of HPB’s Healthy Workplace Ecosystem, a long-term partnership to encourage healthier living in Singapore. Scanning in helps us stay compliant with the programme, while also ensuring that everyone who joins does so safely.
If you skip the scan-in, you won’t receive a wrist tag. That means you won’t be able to deposit your bag or enjoy hydration support like 100PLUS or Ice Mountain.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Drop us an email at enquiry@www.runningdept.com.
