The Heritage Race

Jointly organised by the Ramada and Days Hotels Singapore At Zhongshan Park and Web In Travel (WIT), the Balestier Heritage Race is into its second run after the success of the inaugural race in 2014.

The first Balestier Heritage Race saw 147 participants from the travel trade and all walks of life taking part in this race for good – proceeds collected were donated to the Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home. You can read the news article of the race here.

In the second installation of the race, to be held on 4 July 2015, we will continue to focus on the rich heritage of Balestier, with food taking the centrestage this year.

Participants will be required to find the fourteen designated food stops and complete challenges in order to qualify for the winners’ draw, with attractive cash prizes to be won. Registration is at $38 per person and participants can form teams of 2 to 6 persons each.

The race will begin at 9am in the Balestier Ballroom, located on level 2 of the Ramada Singapore At Zhongshan Park, where participants will convene and be briefed about the rules of the race. The key objective is to uncover all the 14 food stops along Balestier Road, complete the challenges and collect stamps along the way as proof of visitation.

The teams to complete the race and challenges will get to participate in the Winners’ Draw and stand to win cash prizes. The first prize will win S$1,500 cash, second S$1,000 and third prize S$500.
In addition, there are more prizes to be won for the Most Social, Most Tamchiak and Most Poetic participants.

The race is open to anyone – travel industry professionals, students, locals or tourists – interested in uncovering local heritage stories in Singapore for a good cause.

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About Heritage Race

From sugar cane plantations to shops filled with sweet and savoury delights, Balestier is an area that offers a taste of history. From tigers in the woods to temples with deep roots, Balestier Road tells a tale that spans nearly 180 years and has borne witness to Singapore's remarkable journey from a British trading post to a modern city-state.

In the inaugural Balestier Heritage Race in 2014, we focused on the historical heritage of the vicinity. In the 2015 leg of the race, we will be shining the spotlight on Balestier’s epicurean finds – the gems that make Balestier a foodie haven.

Today, Singaporeans make a beeline to Balestier Road to feast on Chicken Rice and Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup). Bloggers rave about Bak Chor Mee (Minced Meat Noodles) and Whampoa market. Tau Sar Piah (Bean Paste Pastries) bakeries line the street. Coffee was, and is still, brewed in the traditional way and conversations shared over freshly baked loaves of bread.

We hope this race will serve as a reminder, or even an occasion for rediscovery, of Balestier's rich heritage for both residents and visitors.

Experience for yourself the charm and colours of a place that has seen tremendous change and yet remains a thriving reminder of Singapore's past and people.

 

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