| The following post is sponsored by Star Alliance. The opinions remain those of The MileLion. |
Star Alliance celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, it’s organising the first-ever Star Alliance Run, a charitable initiative to support healthcare workers involved in the fight against COVID-19.
The Star Alliance Run will take place on Sunday, 9 October 2022. Proceeds will be channelled by Community Chest towards supporting front line healthcare workers involved in the fight against COVID through The Courage Fund and the Healthcare Humanity Awards. Participants also have the option of making a further donation during the registration process, 100% of which will go to the beneficiaries.
Unlike most runs where the prizes go to the swiftest, the Star Alliance Run is all about getting there together. In that spirit, every eligible participant (aged 18 and above) who finishes the race stands a chance to win premium travel and hospitality prizes, such as:
- Return Business Class tickets to the USA, UK, Japan and many other destinations in the Star Alliance network
- 5-Star hotel stays at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay and Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore
- S$500 dining vouchers for Marina Bay Sands
- GHA Titanium status and $1,000 DISCOVERY dollars
Here’s how it works.
Star Alliance Run: Details
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The Star Alliance Run (I can’t believe they missed the opportunity to call it a ‘Mileage Run’!) is open for registration from now till Tuesday, 27 September 2022, at 2359 hours.
There are two categories to participate in:
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| Category | Starting Time | Reg. Fee |
| 5km run | Sunday 9 October 2022, 0900 hours | S$55 |
| 10km run | Sunday 9 October 2022, 0800 hours | S$75 |
Participants can only sign up for one category. The run is open to participants aged five and above, but runners under 21 years will need a parent or guardian’s consent.
All participants must be fully vaccinated, or have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 180 days, or be certified as medically ineligible for all COVID-19 vaccines under the National Vaccination Programme.
Included with the registration fee is a tote bag with a Star Alliance runner’s tank top, tote bag, water bottle and running bib- quite a nice collectible for avgeeks!
The runner’s pack can be collected in person at Courtyard by Marriott Novena Hotel, Level 22, 99 Irrawaddy Road Singapore 329568 during the following time slots:
- Saturday, 1 October 2022 (1100 to 1800 hours)
- Sunday, 2 October 2022 (0800 to 1100 hours)
The Star Alliance Run starts and finishes from OCBC Square, with the 5km route looping back around Gardens by the Bay East, and the 10km route looping back near the ArtScience museum.
To help runners prepare, Star Alliance has organised a pre-event Runner’s Masterclass on Saturday, 17 September 2022, open for registration on a first-come-first-serve basis.
During this session, an exercise physiologist and sports surgeon will help you improve your running performance by building core strength, correcting your form, assessing your shoe fit, and more. You’ll be able to take a treadmill running analysis to determine your running economy and gait, which will then determine your running style and how to optimise performance.
Star Alliance Run: Prizes
Every participant who finishes the race (and is 18 years or older, in accordance with Singapore laws) will be entered into the post-run lucky draw, where the following prizes can be won.
5km category prizes
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10km category prizes
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As you might expect, return tickets on Star Alliance carriers form the bulk of the prizes, and all except Air New Zealand are in Business Class (the Air New Zealand Economy Class tickets are upgradable). It’s a great opportunity to explore different parts of the world while enjoying the premium cabin experience on airlines you might not have had a chance to travel on before.
To whet your appetite, check out some reviews of Star Alliance carriers from my trips over the years:
- ANA B787 Business Class NRT-SIN
- Asiana A330 Business Class NRT-ICN
- Ethiopian Airlines B787 Business Class ADD-GRU
- EVA Air B77W Business Class TPE-IAH
- Lufthansa B747-8 Business Class GIG-FRA
- Turkish Airlines A330 Business Class IST-AMM
If you’re not ready to hit the road just yet, there’s also prizes like weekend stays at the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay and Pan Pacific Singapore, as well as a free upgrade to GHA Titanium status and $1,500 Discovery Dollars (equal to US$1,500)!
Conclusion
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The Star Alliance Run is a unique opportunity to recognise our healthcare heroes and win some great prizes in the process- the best part is, you don’t need to be the fastest!
Don’t forget to register by 27 September 2022 and collect your race kit on 1 or 2 October 2022.
Biz class to Shenzhen???? they open to tourist? Not sincere prize
a run to support healthcare workers. with many other prizes up for grabs.
“not sincere prize” > the internet.
wonder which “lucky” fella is gonna win that BS prize lol
For those who fork out over 10k for it, this prize will be a godsend
Except for the fact that ZH has not resumed its flights to Singapore
Paying $75 for a 10km run is not worth it. Unless one is confident of striking a lucky draw prize
Its a charity run dude
not to mentioned it is “self-timed” and the route is not closed
omg, greatest joke ever for a marathon
Mr Milelion, given your current state of fitness (or lack thereof), will you be going for this? 🙂