Singapore Bird Race 2024

Singapore Bird Race 2024, celebrating its 40th edition, will take place on 9 & 10 November 2024. This annual event promotes the appreciation, awareness, and conservation of wild birds in Singapore. The highlight is the signature 24-hour marathon, starting at around noon on November 9 and concluding the next day. During this period, birdwatchers and enthusiasts can explore at their own pace, birdwatching, walking, and running while logging their observations of local bird species, including endangered ones.

On November 10, races in various categories will kick off in the morning at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR). Participants will watch for and log bird sightings, with most categories concluding at Mapletree Business City in Pasir Panjang. Participants can use public or personal transport to submit their log sheets.

Calling all nature and bird lovers! Join this annual event, which serves as a valuable source of scientific knowledge on the distribution and conservation status of endangered birds in the country.

 

 

Race Categories

Race Category / Per Person (SGD)	Start Time	End Time
Marathon (9 – 10 Nov) Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Any location End Point: Mapletree Business City	9 Nov, 12:30pm	10 Nov, 12:30pm
Sprint (10 Nov) Experienced bird watchers Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Mapletree Business City	10 Nov, 7:30am	10 Nov, 12:30pm
Novice (10 Nov) <= 2 years of birdwatching experience Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Mapletree Business City	10 Nov, 7:30am	10 Nov, 12:30pm
Family (10 Nov) At least 1 parent and 1 child (<= 12 years old) Team Size: 2 – 4 members Start Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Mapletree Business City	10 Nov, 7:30am	10 Nov, 12:30pm
Photographers (10 Nov) Team Size: 2 members Start Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Mapletree Business City	10 Nov, 7:30am	10 Nov, 12:00pm
Youths (10 Nov) 12 – 18 years old Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR)	10 Nov, 8:00am	10 Nov, 10:00am
Primary School Students (10 Nov) Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR)	10 Nov, 8:00am	10 Nov, 10:00am

 

 

Programme & Event Schedule (10 November 2024)

• (7:30am) Flag off at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) visitor centre for Sprint, Novice, Family & Photographers categories
• (8:00am) Flag off at SBWR visitor centre for Youth & Primary School Students categories
• (10:00am) Race ends at SBWR for Youth & Primary School Students categories
• (10:30am) Prize presentation at SBWR for Youth & Primary School Students categories
• (12:30pm) Submission of logsheets at Mapletree Business City for all categories except Youth & Primary School Students categories. Lunch is provided.
• (1:45pm) Awards ceremony
• (3:00pm) End of Event

 

 

Registration Fees

Race Category / Per Person (SGD)	Fee
Adult – Non Nature Society Singapore (NSS) Member (>= 19 years old)	20
Adult – NSS Member (>= 19 years old)	15
Youth & Primary School Students – Non NSS Member (<= 18 years old)	Free
Youth & Primary School Students – NSS Member (<= 18 years old)	Free

 

 

Notes:

• Registration is open until 13 October 2024 (Sunday).
•  Participants can choose to receive a special 40th Singapore Bird Race t-shirt, which will be mailed out prior to the event.

 

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