1. What pre-race fringe activities are available?
Join us for exciting virtual and physical activities in the lead-up to the race! A series of pre-race fringe activities are lined up specially for registered Great Eastern Women's Run 2023 participants:
| Month | Activity |
| 1 June - 31 October | GREAT Missions Complete missions and win prizes! GEWR 2023 participants, check out the 42Race mobile app for new missions every month. Click here to read FAQs on GREAT Missions. |
| 16 July | The Great Family Play Day One great day out, 7 fun activities. Team up with your little ones and take part in all 7 different sports stations in Great Eastern's The Great Family Play Day on 16 July! GEWR 2023 registered participants enjoy an exclusive rate. For FAQs on The Great Family Play Day, please head over to the website here. |
| 13 August | Great 115 Stretch your limits and gauge your fitness levels with this exclusive ladies-only challenge! Click here to read FAQs on Great 115. |
| 4 September - 8 October | Virtual Milestone Challenge Train for the run, unlock milestones and win prizes! Take part in this free virtual activity on the 42Race app to ease into the momentum of running as you prepare for the run. Click here to read FAQs on the Virtual Milestone Challenge. |
1. What is the GREAT Missions?
The GREAT Missions is a free pre-race fringe activity offered to all registered participants (“Participants”) of the Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR) 2023. The GREAT Missions activity will take place from 1 June 2023 to 31 October 2023, and is available in the 42Race mobile app after registration for the GEWR 2023.
2. How do I take part in the GREAT Missions?
To sign up for the GREAT Missions, you must first be a registered participant of the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023.
On the 42Race mobile app, log in to your 42Race account and go to your “Profile”. Scroll down to “Joined Events”. Find the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023 event card, which is available once you are registered for the Great Eastern Women’s Run. Click on “Mission” and you can start taking part. The mini missions for each month’s Mission will be loaded/refreshed at the start of each month.
3. What should I do to win?
In the GREAT Missions activity, there is a monthly mission for each month. There are 6 mini missions to be completed during each monthly mission, from 1 June 2023 to 31 October 2023. Participants who complete all the mini missions for each monthly mission stand to win prizes for that month. Find out more about the prizes and Terms and Conditions here.
4. How do I know if I have successfully completed the monthly mission?
Upon successful completion of each mini mission, a pop-up screen indicating your completion of the mini mission will appear. It will also be indicated on the Missions page that you have completed 6 out of 6 mini missions.
1. What is the Virtual Milestone Challenge?
The Virtual Milestone Challenge is a free pre-race fringe activity offered to all registered participants (“Participants”) of the Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR) 2023. It is intended to help Participants ease into the momentum of running, in preparation for the race day. Registered Participants may start to take part in the Virtual Milestone Challenge from 4 September 2023 to 8 October 2023. The Virtual Milestone Challenge is a fun way to train for the run, unlock milestones and earn e-badges!
2. How do I take part in the Virtual Milestone Challenge?
To sign up for the Virtual Milestone Challenge, you must first be a registered participant of the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023.
For Participants that register for the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023 event by 27 August 2023:
For Participants that register for the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023 event between 28 August to 31 August 2023:
If you registered for GEWR after 31 August 2023 and would like to participate in the Virtual Milestone Challenge, please contact us at info@greateasternwomensrun.com.
3. How many Milestones are there in the Virtual Milestone Challenge?
There are five (5) Milestones to complete in the Virtual Milestone Challenge during the clock-in period from 4 September to 8 October 2023. Completing each Milestone will allow you to unlock a completion e-badge.
Win prizes during specific Milestone periods. Take a screenshot of your completion e-badge and share it with us on the relevant Facebook or Instagram post to stand a chance to win! Find out more about the Terms and Conditions here.
Milestone 1 (4 Sep - 10 Sep): Complete a total of 2km by 10 September 2023, 2359 hours
Milestone 2 (11 Sep - 17 Sep): Complete a total of 5km by 17 September 2023, 2359 hours
Milestone 3 (18 Sep - 24 Sep): Complete a total of 10km by 24 September 2023, 2359 hours
Milestone 4 (25 Sep - 1 Oct): Complete a total of 20km by 1 October 2023, 2359 hours
Milestone 5 (2 Oct - 8 Oct): Complete a total of 42km by 8 October 2023, 2359 hours
Distance is cumulative over the Milestones.
For example:
Participants who missed an earlier Milestone must complete the total required distance inclusive of the earlier missed Milestone, to be eligible for the prize of the next Milestone.
For example:
4. How do I record and submit my run for the Virtual Milestone Challenge?
Firstly, track and record your running activities via a GPS-enabled application, such as Strava, Garmin, Fitbit, Huawei Health Kit etc. Track your running activities in distance (kilometres (km)), not steps.
There are two ways to submit your running activities through your 42Race account.
5. How many submissions can I make to complete the Virtual Milestone Challenge?
You may complete the distances in multiple sessions and make unlimited submissions to accumulate the required distance throughout the clock-in windows from 4 September to 8 October 2023 and according to the milestones and distances stated at paragraph 3 above.
6. Can I edit or delete my submission(s) if I have made an error after uploading?
Yes, manual and auto-synchronised submissions can be deleted. Click here for the instructional guide on how to delete your submission.
7. How do I know if I have successfully completed my Virtual Milestone Challenge?
The milestones will light up upon completion. Additionally, for every milestone completed, you will unlock an e-badge. The e-badge can be found under “Achievements”.
Contact Us
For queries on the Virtual Milestone Challange, please contact our customer service at 8787 4490 or email us at info@greateasternwomensrun.com. The hotline operates from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, excluding eve of public holidays and public holidays.
1. What is Great 115?
“Great 115” is a friendly competition to motivate women to keep fit and Reach for Great together. Created especially for registered Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023 participants, ladies test their fitness levels and challenge their physical limits through five different stations. The top 3 participants will win attractive prizes.
2. When and where will Great 115 be held?
It will be held on 13 August 2023 at OCBC Square, from 9.00am - 12.30pm. Registered participants are advised to arrive 30 mins prior to the start of the event for sufficient time to check-in.
3. Who can take part in Great 115?
Great 115 is open to registered Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023 participants who are 18 years old and above as at 13 August 2023. Slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now for GEWR 2023 to join Great 115.
4. Is there a fee for Great 115?
There is a nominal registration fee of S$5 per pax to take part in Great 115. All participants will receive a goodie bag worth more than S$30 on the day of the event.
5. How do I register for Great 115?
Please follow the steps below to register for Great 115:
a) Log in to 42Race and go to your Profile.
b) Scroll down to “Joined Events” to the Great Eastern Women’s Run 2023 event and click on the “Rewards” icon.
OR
Click on the Settings the top right corner and tap on “My Rewards”.
c) Under the “Rewards” icon, you will find the registration link for Great 115.
d) Complete your registration for Great 115 through the link.
6. Can I register for more than 1 person?
Each GEWR 2023 participant can only register for herself through her own 42Race account.
To participate in Great 115, one must be a GEWR 2023 participant. Please register for GEWR 2023 first.
7. What goodies/ prizes can I expect at Great 115?
a) Goodie bag
All participants will receive a goodie bag, including a S$30 Decathlon gift card, on the day of the event.
b) Prizes for the top 3 winners
1st prize: S$300 worth of Key Power International vouchers
2nd prize: S$200 worth of Key Power International vouchers
3rd prize: S$100 worth of Key Power International vouchers
c) Lucky Draw
There is also a lucky draw open to all participants who check-in on that day, participated in the Great 115 activities, and are present on-site during the lucky draw. There are 10 prizes to be won.
First 5 lucky draw winners: S$50 worth of Key Power International vouchers each
Next 5 lucky draw winners: Manduka Begin Mat 5mm 68’’ (worth S$119) each
Read the full lucky draw terms and conditions here.
8. What are the five stations to test my fitness?
Five stations have been curated to test participants’ fitness across various aspects:
(i) Tyre lift
Get ready to test your muscular endurance, strength, and stability. Lift the 6kg tyre above your head as many times as you can in two minutes.
(ii) Shuttle Run
Assess your speed and agility as you sprint between two markers. Go as fast as you can and complete this station in the shortest time possible.
(iii) Box jump
Test your power, agility, and balance as you leap to new heights. Engage the muscles in your core and lower body as you propel yourself to jump up and down the elevated platform. Landing with both feet each time, challenge yourself to do as many repetitions as you can within two minutes.
(iv) Battle rope
Unleash your inner battle angel. Stretch the limits of your physical strength and mental focus in this high-intensity exercise that tones the whole body. Swing the battle rope over a cone without knocking it over as many times as possible within two minutes.
(v) Plank
Strengthen your core strength, posture, and endurance. We’re looking at your form, body control, and stability as you activate multiple muscle groups to hold the perfect position. Stay in the plank position for as long as possible, up to a maximum of two minutes.
9. How does the score system work?
Points are given based on the participant's performance at each station. Incremental points will be awarded accordingly for additional rep(s). Below is a reference of the score system:
Tyre lift |
Shuttle run |
Box jump |
Plank |
Battle rope |
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Rep(s) |
Point(s) |
Time (sec) |
Point(s) |
Rep(s) |
Point(s) |
Time (sec) |
Point(s) |
Rep(s) |
Point(s) |
1 rep |
1 |
16.9 |
1 |
1 rep |
1 |
1.5 |
1 |
1 rep |
1 |
2 reps |
2 |
16.8 |
2 |
2 reps |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 reps |
2 |
3 reps |
3 |
16.7 |
3 |
3 reps |
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
3 reps |
3 |
4 reps |
4 |
16.6 |
4 |
4 reps |
4 |
6 |
4 |
4 reps |
4 |
5 reps |
5 |
16.5 |
5 |
5 reps |
5 |
7.5 |
5 |
5 reps |
5 |
… |
… |
… |
… |
… |
… |
… |
… |
… |
… |
75 reps |
75 |
9.5 |
75 |
75 reps |
75 |
112.5 |
75 |
75 reps |
75 |
76 reps |
76 |
9.4 |
76 |
76 reps |
76 |
114 |
76 |
76 reps |
76 |
77 reps |
77 |
9.3 |
77 |
77 reps |
77 |
115.5 |
77 |
77 reps |
77 |
78 reps |
78 |
9.2 |
78 |
78 reps |
78 |
117 |
78 |
78 reps |
78 |
79 reps |
79 |
9.1 |
79 |
79 reps |
79 |
118.5 |
79 |
79 reps |
79 |
80 reps |
80 |
≤9.0 |
80 |
80 reps |
80 |
120 |
80 |
80 reps |
80 |
Incremental points will be awarded accordingly for additional rep(s). |
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You may train with fellow GEWR 2023 participants before the event. Share your photos with us on social media if you do at: Facebook and Instagram!
