For a scenic destination run, take the 10-minute ‘bumboat’ ride from Changi Point to Pulau Ubin Island. The island is a large nature sanctuary featuring wetlands, mangrove swamps, and lush, wooded trails. There’s a variety of wide, easy trails, and some trickier hiking/trail running options. A few favorite areas for running are below. TRAIL MAP
Wetlands & Quarry Loop. 5 km. Located at the eastern end of the island, this is one of the more scenic runs on Pulau Ubin. Start with a 1 km loop of the Ckek Jawa Wetlands, including the scenic boardwalk. Then, run the trail out to the Balai Quarry Viewpoint, looping back along Jln Sam Heng & Jln Durian Rd., to the lush trail passing the Common Pulai Heritage Tree. ROUTE MAP
Ketam Quarry. Flickr: Dickson Phua
Ketam Quarry Area. Mainly wooded trails around this quarry. It’s also a popular mountain biking area. You can also take the trail out to the northwest tip of the island. The trails in this area are more rugged.
Island Roads. The island roads are also runnable, and are a good option if you don’t want to do the trails. Note that there’s no shoulder or sidewalk along the roads, but there’s very little traffic. Most of the roads are interior and fairly wooded.
For a scenic destination run, take the 10-minute ‘bumboat’ ride from Changi Point to Pulau Ubin Island. The island is a large nature sanctuary featuring wetlands, mangrove swamps, and lush, wooded trails. There’s a variety of wide, easy trails, and some trickier hiking/trail running options. A few favorite areas for running are below. TRAIL MAP
Wetlands & Quarry Loop. 5 km. Located at the eastern end of the island, this is one of the more scenic runs on Pulau Ubin. Start with a 1 km loop of the Ckek Jawa Wetlands, including the scenic boardwalk. Then, run the trail out to the Balai Quarry Viewpoint, looping back along Jln Sam Heng & Jln Durian Rd., to the lush trail passing the Common Pulai Heritage Tree. ROUTE MAP
Ketam Quarry. Flickr: Dickson Phua
Ketam Quarry Area. Mainly wooded trails around this quarry. It’s also a popular mountain biking area. You can also take the trail out to the northwest tip of the island. The trails in this area are more rugged.
Island Roads. The island roads are also runnable, and are a good option if you don’t want to do the trails. Note that there’s no shoulder or sidewalk along the roads, but there’s very little traffic. Most of the roads are interior and fairly wooded.
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Essentials
Depends on route chosen
Generally flat, with some hillier sections in the interior
10-minute inexpensive bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore’s major sites and also great for running. Combine with Fort Canning Park for a hill and a great 5.8 mile tour, and even more with Marina Bay. The Helix Bridge is a highlight, as are numerous other pedestrian bridges.
One of the most popular runs in Singapore. A paved multi-use path runs along the Singapore Strait from Marine Parade/Katong east toward the airport. Nice foliage, water views, and a festive scene. Up to 11.7 k one-way.
Some of the best running options near an airport of any city we know. Run the 'Jurassic Mile' to East Coast Park; a path to Changi Beach; or the many km of paths around Pasir Ris Park & Tampines.
In the Punggol area in the northeastern part of Singapore, there's some very scenic running on waterfront paths, around Serangoon (Coney) Island, and Waterway Park. A few different distance options.
This 62-hectare city park the heartland of the Bishan and Ang Mo Kio residential districts is a nice place for a run. Paved trails wind through gardens and lawns for a ~6.4 km loop. Can extend w/trail along Kallang River.
4.3 km loop around a Reservoir, which was originally a sand quarry. Popular spot in the eastern part of Singapore, near the airport. Add on with up to 3.4 km in adjacent Bedok Park
A verdant, scenic and unique run! Paths connect four adjacent parks, passing through and above a lush tree canopy, with great views of the city below. Includes two 'treetop walks' and impressive pedestrian bridges.
Pleasant 5 km path along the Pandan River, from Buona Vista MRT station to Clementi Ave. Can add with Rail Corridor Trail, which heads north to Clementi Forest & Bukit Timah.
This 163-ha preserve 12 km from the city is a great trail running option. Lush vegetation, facilities, and trails of varying distances & difficulty, including the 163m Bukit Timah Hill.
This 90-acre green oasis in the emerging Jurong Lake District is a wonderful new addition to the Singapore running scene. Run on lush trails through four themed gardens. Free and open all day. Lit at night!
A 16 km+ multi-use path in the western part of Singapore that can be run standalone or as add-on/connector to our Bukit Timah, Pandan River Trail, & Clementi Forest routes.
A scenic run in Woodlands - a planned residential community in the northern part of Singapore. Includes Woodlands Waterfront Park along the Johor Straits, and lush green trails through Marsiling Park and Admiralty Park.
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Essentials
Depends on route chosen
Generally flat, with some hillier sections in the interior
10-minute inexpensive bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal
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