ROUVY, together in partnership with The IRONMAN Group, is enabling runners from all over the world to get together virtually on the streets of Singapore – for the virtual 2020 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The virtual edition of the event will run from November 27th to December 6th.
For the culmination of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) virtual racing series, ROUVY has released two SCSM courses for virtual group running.
‘Athletes will run through the streets of Singapore virtually, creating a world-class experience for runners around the world. This new format will be free of charge for runners in place of the traditional race due to the COVID-19 pandemic.’
From 27 November through to 6 December, ROUVY users can utilize their treadmills to take on two routes: SCSM Grand Finale ROUVY AR 10KM and SCSM Grand Finale ROUVY AR Half Marathon.
Adopting a hybrid race format, runners can register for an outdoor or indoor race option with a compatible tracking device. The virtual format will allow runners to traverse through the cityscapes of Singapore.
SCSM Grand Finale ROUVY AR 10KM
Distance 9.92 km
AVG grade 0 %
Ascent 47 m
Max grade 5 %
SCSM Grand Finale ROUVY AR Half Marathon
Distance 21.57 km
AVG grade 0 %
Ascent 83 m
Max grade 5 %
ROUVY’s format allows runners to be visualized as avatars and see themselves competing with fellow runners in real time. The company adds that it also emulates the actual race experience through various in-video features.
The Half Marathon and 10K routes featured on ROUVY have been specially curated in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to feature some of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks and scenic streetscapes such as Orchard Road, Little India, Chinatown, the Civic District and more.
To allow as many runners as possible to experience the immersive virtual race format, the race organisers have also teamed up with Sport Singapore to activate 12 ActiveSG sport centres around Singapore. These gyms will offer bookable slots for the virtual Half Marathon and 10KM categories via the ActiveSG app.
In addition, there will be a special 90-minute live Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2020 Race As One Show on 5 December starting at 18:00 local time. Runners can tune in via the SCSM Facebook page to catch celebrities and personalities racing for a cause in the ROUVY Half Marathon Relay Challenge.
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