Singapore Bird Race 2025

Singapore Bird Race 2025, now in its 41st edition, will take place over two days on 15 & 16 November 2025. This annual event aims to promote the appreciation, awareness, and conservation of wild birds in Singapore.

Similar to last year’s format, the event will begin with a 24-hour birding marathon, which starts at around noon on 15 November and concludes at the same time on 16 November. Participants are free to explore at their own pace, whether walking, running, or birdwatching, while documenting their sightings of local bird species. This includes both common and endangered birds found across the country.

 

 

On 16 November, the main race will commence in the morning at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR). Participants will spend the day observing and recording bird species as part of the race with most of the race categories concluding at Mapletree Business City in Pasir Panjang. Participants are allowed to use either public or personal transport to travel between observation sites and to submit their completed log sheets.

This event is an excellent opportunity for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and citizen scientists to come together in support of Singapore’s biodiversity. By taking part, participants will contribute valuable data that helps improve scientific understanding of the distribution and conservation status of endangered bird species in the country.

Everyone is welcome to be part of this exciting and meaningful celebration of nature, with free race entry available for participants aged 18 and under.

 

 

Race Categories

Race Category / Per Person (SGD)	Start Time	End Time
Marathon – 24 hours (15 – 16 Nov) For extreme bird watchers Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Any location in Singapore End Point: Town Hall, Mapletree Business City	15 Nov, 12:30pm	16 Nov, 12:30pm
Sprint – 5 hours (16  Nov) For advanced bird watchers Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Town Hall, Mapletree Business City	16 Nov, 7:30am	16 Nov, 12:30pm
Novice – 5 hours (16 Nov) For novice bird watches with <= 2 years of birdwatching experience Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Town Hall, Mapletree Business City	16 Nov, 7:30am	16 Nov, 12:30pm
Family – 5 hours (16 Nov) At least 1 parent and 1 child (<= 12 years old) Team Size: 2 – 4 members Start Point: Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Town Hall, Mapletree Business City	16 Nov, 7:30am	16 Nov, 12:30pm
Photographers – 4.5 hours (16 Nov) Team Size: 2 members Start Point: Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Town Hall, Mapletree Business City	16 Nov, 7:30am	16 Nov, 12:00pm
Youths – 4.5 hours (16 Nov) 13 – 18 years old Team Size: 3 – 4 members Start Point: Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Town Hall, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR)	16 Nov, 8:00am	16 Nov, 12:30pm
Primary School Students – 2 hours (16 Nov) For primary schoolers.  Team Size: 3 – 4 members (To be accompanied by 1 teacher) Start Point: Visitor Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) End Point: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR) with transport to Mapletree Business City	16 Nov, 8:00am	16 Nov, 10:00am

 

 

Programme & Event Schedule (16 November 2025)

• (7:30am) Flag off for Sprint, Novice, Family, and Photographer
• (8:00am) Flag off for Youth and School (Primary)
• (10:00am) Race ends for School (Primary)
• (12:00pm) Race ends for Photographer
• (12:30pm) Race ends for Marathon, Sprint, Novice, Family, and Youth
• (12:30pm) Submission of Log Sheet at MBC & Lunch
• (1:45pm) Award & Closing Ceremony
• (3:00pm) End of Race

 

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 5 October 2025 (Sunday).
• Participants have the option to receive a special 41st Singapore Bird Race t-shirt, which will be mailed out ahead of the event.

 

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