About

Launched in 2009, the Safari Zoo Run was conceived to commemorate Singapore Zoo’s famous matriarch and one of Singapore’s most loved animal personalities — Ah Meng the Sumatran orangutan, who died of old age in February 2008. The run raises awareness on wildlife conservation and sustainability, and encourages family bonding.

The 13th year running alongside wildlife marks the 1st edition of the Mandai Wildlife Run. This year, the Safari Zoo Run will make its return with an all-new brand name — the Mandai Wildlife Run, a name that ties back to Mandai Wildlife Reserve as a unique wildlife and nature destination home to world-renowned wildlife parks.

After a 3-year hiatus, the run will return in conjunction with Singapore Zoo’s 50th anniversary Golden ZOObilee celebrations, retaining its unique proposition of being the only run in Singapore to run alongside wildlife.

Join us at the Mandai Wildlife Run to step forward for nature and wildlife. Your participation comes with Conservation Included — every registration makes a difference to help us protect wildlife!


Stepping Forward for Sustainability​

  • Our finisher medals are made of metal recycled from past race medals.​
  • Stay tuned for programmes on sustainability as part of the 6-Week Wellness Journey!​
  • To reduce waste, you are encouraged to Bring Your Own Bottle to refill at our hydration points.​​

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

REGISTRATION FOR MANDAI WILDLIFE RUN

Registration starts on 27 June 2023, at 3:00pm.

This year, we have categories for competitive and leisure runners:

  1. Day 1 (23 September 2023) is for the competitive who strive to challenge themselves and target to achieve their personal best:
    • 5KM Competitive Challenge (Individual)
    • 5KM Corporate Competitive Challenge
      (All participants for Day 1 will receive their race results at the end of the race.)
  2. Day 2 (24 September 2023) is for friends and families who want to enjoy quality time with each other, while appreciating nature and wildlife in our wildlife parks: 
    • 5KM Fun Run
    • 5KM Silvers Leisure Walk
    • 3.5KM Ranger Buddies Family Dash

Race Categories Early Bird Friends of Wildlife Members WildPass Regular Rate
  27 Jun to 23 Jul 2023
15% off Regular Rate
27 Jun to 4 Sep 2023
15% off Regular Rate
24 Jul to 4 Sep 2023
10% off Regular Rate*
24 Jul to 4 Sept 2023
5KM Competitive Challenge
(Individual)
$ 72 $ 72 $ 76.20 $ 85
5KM Fun Run $ 66 $ 66 $ 70.20 $ 78
3.5KM Ranger Buddies Family Dash (1 Adult + 1 Child) $ 112 $ 112 $ 118.80 $ 132
Top-up option for 1 Child: $42.00
5KM Silvers Leisure Walk $ 55 $ 55 $ 55.80 $ 65

Note: Mandai Wildlife Group reserves the right to shorten, extend or change the registration period in its sole and absolute discretion.

Yes. All fees are inclusive of GST. A processing fee of 5% applies for online payment.

You can make payment by Visa/MasterCard/American Express through the online payment portal, which you will be directed to after you have duly completed your registration.

Race Day Race Category Age Requirement, as of 23 September 2023
23 September 2023 5km Competitive Challenge (Individual)
One (01) Adult
13 years and above
24 September 2023 5KM Fun Run
(01) Adult
13 years and above
24 September 2023 5km Silvers Leisure Walk
(01) Senior
60 years and above
24 September 2023 3.5km Ranger Buddies Family Dash (1 Adult + 1 Child)
One (01) Adult and One (01) Child
Adult: 13 years and above
Child: Age 3 to 12 years old

Yes, participants below the age of 18 are required to seek parental/guardian consent before signing up for the race. You would be required to submit the signed Indemnity Form during the Race Pack Collection, failing which we will reserve the right to refuse the entry of the participant. You can download the Indemnity Form.

Yes, you may sign up for more than 1 race category, but please take note of the different flag-off and race cut-off timings.

Participants will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Your unique Registration ID will be reflected on the confirmation email.

Please allow up to 2 hours to receive your confirmation email. There are several reasons you may have not received your confirmation slip after this time period:

  • Please check your junk or spam folder just in case the confirmation e-mail got delivered there instead of your inbox.
  • Your registration was not successful.
  • There was an error in your email address.

If the above steps do not work, please write in to [email protected] and provide the following information:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Race Category

We will respond to you within 3 working days.

Yes, you can change your race category by sending us an email at [email protected], before registration closes on 4 September 2023, 2359 hours (subject to availability).
However, please note that:

  • There will be no refunds if the new race category costs less than the original one, and
  • You will have to pay the difference in amount if the new race category costs more than the original one.

All registrations and running bibs are unique and non-transferable.

Registration will close on 4 September 2023, or when slots are filled, whichever is earlier.

You may write to [email protected] for more information. Please include the following details:

  • Company Name:
  • Company Address:
  • Person-in-charge:
  • Contact No.:
  • Estimated Number of Race Slots:

  • Guest below the age of 3 years old do not need a ticket, when accompanied by another Participant holding a valid MWRun ticket, similar to our Park Admission Tickets rules. 
  • By participating, we would have taken it that the Parent or the Legal Guardian have read and accepted the MWRun T&Cs and our Parks Rules and Conditions. 
  • This applies to the 3.5km Ranger Buddies Family Dash (1 Adult + 1 Child) category only. 
  • Please note that there will not be any entitlements issued.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 6-WEEK WELLNESS JOURNEY

Registration will commence on the first week of July 2023 in phases. Stay tuned for more information. 

Yes. All fees are inclusive of GST. A processing fee of 5% applies for online payment.

All Friends of Wildlife and Friends of Wildlife Plus members can enjoy a discount off all activities.

Get your heart pumping with spin classes, or find your inner zen with our yoga, forest bathing and sleep meditation sessions. Limited slots are available for each session, visit for the full list of activities and details.

Yes, there are capacity limits for each activity, and registration will close when all slots are filled up. Visit www.mandai.com/mandaiwildliferun for the full list of activities and details.

Activities under the 6-Week Wellness Journey are open to everyone!

Park admission may be required for selected activities and will be included in the registration fees. Please check for more information.

A reminder email with details of the programme (meeting point, things to bring, etc.) will be sent to you at least 3 working days before the activity.

There will be no bag deposit available. Please pack light and refrain from bringing valuables to the activity.

  • For activities happening within Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari and Bird Paradise, please arrive at the entrance of the parks 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
  • For activities happening at Mandai Wildlife West, West Lawn, please arrive at West Lawn 15 minutes before the start of the activity.

For activities happening at outdoor locations, in the event that the PSI reaches 301 or above on the day of the activity, or when there’s inclement weather, the activity will be cancelled and there will be no refund.

All registrations are unique and non-transferable.

Registration for each activity will close when slots are filled.

RACE PACK COLLECTION

It will be held at Mandai Wildlife West, on 16 and 17 September 2023 from 10:00am to 6:30pm. 

No, park admission is not required. If you wish to visit Bird Paradise on the same day, a park admission ticket to Bird Paradise will be required.

You can purchase Bird Paradise admission tickets at discounted rates, as part of your race entitlements. Kindly refer to your confirmation email for the details.

  1. A copy of your confirmation email. 
  2. Signed Indemnity Form (For participants below the age of 18). You may download here. 

*Mandai Wildlife Group and the Race Organiser reserves the right to deny participants without the abovementioned documents from collecting their race packs. 

All participants will receive the following as part of the entitlements:

  1. Mandai Wildlife Run T-shirt
  2. Mandai Wildlife Run Medal
  3. Mandai Wildlife Run Tote Bag
  4. Singapore Zoo & River Wonders race day admission
  5. 50% off Night Safari Adult/Child admission
  6. 30% off Bird Paradise Adult/Child admission

For Kids Sizes:

Point of Measurement
(Flat, in cm)
S M L
Chest 48.5 51 53.5
Back Length 69.5 71 72.5

For Adult Sizes:

Point of Measurement
(Flat, in cm)
XS S M L XL
Chest 46 48.5 51 53.5 56
Sleeve Length 20 21 22 23 54
Back Length 68 69.5 71 72.5 74

Yes, you are able to change your race t-shirt by writing to us at [email protected].

*Size selection is on a first-come, first-served basis. Any changes must be made before the registration closing date and is subject to availability.

Please refer to your confirmation email for the promotion code. The promotion code is valid for online purchase from 27 June to 24 September 2023, via www.mandai.com/ticketing only.

The promotion code is limited to a single transaction per e-mail address only, and is limited to purchases of up to ten (10) tickets per Park Admission Ticket Type per transaction. For full T&Cs, please visit www.mandai.com/mandaiwildliferun.

You may authorise a representative to collect it on your behalf. Please download and complete the Letter of Authorisation. Your representative must produce the following during collection:

  1.  A copy of your confirmation email
  2. Letter of Authorisation
  3. A digital copy of your ID for verification
  4. A digital copy of the representative’s ID for verification

Please check with your company’s person-in-charge if a bulk collection/delivery option has been arranged for you.

As part of 6-week Wellness Journey, we have a series of health and wellness activities for everyone. Visit here for the full list of activities and details.

No registration is required for sustainability workshops and fitness booths. Availability is based on a first-come-first served basis.

For 6-week Wellness Journey, registration is required, and can be done via hereRegistration for each activity will close when slots are filled. Discounted and complimentary activities are valid for run participants.

For sustainability workshops, run participants can present your race bibs to enjoy discounted prices.

For the 6-Week Wellness Journey, promotion codes are available on the eDM sent to all race participants.

RACE DAY

You may refer to the race route here.

The start point is at Night Safari and the finish point will be at Singapore Zoo.

Flag off timings are as follows. Please note that start pen opens approximately 30 minutes before the flag off timing, and closes 30 minutes after the flag off timing (cut-off timing). The flag off timing is subject to changes as determined by MWG in our sole and absolute discretion.

The failure of a runner to start the race in his/her Race Category before the cut-off timing, result in the runner being disqualified from and prohibited from running in the Race Category the runner registered for.

Race Day Race Category Flag Off Timing Cut Off Timing
23 September 2023 5km Competitive Challenge (Individual) 7.00am 7.30am
23 September 2023 5km Corporate Competitive Challengek 7.00am 7.30am
24 September 2023 5km Fun Run 7.00am 7.30am
24 September 2023 5km Silvers Leisure Walk 7.00am 7.30am
24 September 2023 3.5km Ranger Buddies Family Dash (1 Adult + 1 Child) 8.00am 8.30am

We encourage all runners to arrive at least 1 hour before the flag off for wayfinding and warm up.

There will not be a baggage deposit point. You are encouraged to travel light.

Finish timings are as follows.

Race Day
Race Category Finish Timing
23 September 2023 5km Competitive Challenge (Individual) 10.00am
23 September 2023 5km Corporate Competitive Challengek 10.00am
24 September 2023 5km Fun Run 10.00am
24 September 2023 5km Silvers Leisure Walk 10.00am
24 September 2023 3.5km Ranger Buddies Family Dash (1 Adult + 1 Child) 10.00am

The race day programmes will be released closer to the event. Stay tuned for more information.

Hydration points will be available on the run course, approximately every 2km to 2.5km mark. And to reduce waste, we encourage all runners to BYOB (bring your own bottle).

Park will remain open for public during park operating hours.

Yes! Mandai Wildlife Run is the only well-loved back-to-nature run in Singapore that gives you the unique opportunity to run alongside wildlife. Refer to our race route here for more details.

Race timings will be available for all competitive categories only. Check your results online here approximately 48 hours after the race.

Every runner who crosses the Finish Line within the stipulated finish timings of your race category will receive a medal specific to your race category.

The medal can only be redeemed at our counter at Pavilion by the Lake, from 8am to 2pm.

In the event of a dispute over race results, an appeal must be lodged at the Race Village Information Tent, 15 minutes before the start of each category’s prize presentation. A non-refundable S$50 administration fee will be charged per appeal. In the event of a dispute, the Race Organiser’s decision is final.

The Gun Time will determine each runner’s run timing for the competitive categories. The “Gun time” is the time from the start signal at the start pen, until the runner crosses the finish line.

Prizes can be found here. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners.

FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

Please bring along your race bib and a water bottle, which can be filled at hydration points located along the run route.

Yes. Participants without their assigned race bib will be refused entry into the starting pen.

No, all motorised vehicles and wheeled devices including, but not limited to, electric scooters and bicycles are strictly not permitted except for official race and medical vehicles. However, prams/strollers are allowed for children below the age of 4.

Pets and companion animals are strictly not allowed in the race premises in Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, and Night Safari.

Please proceed to the Race Village Information Tent for assistance.

There are shower facilities available at selected toilets within Singapore Zoo.

Registration to the Mandai Wildlife Run entitles each participant to complimentary race day admission to the Singapore Zoo and River Wonders:

  1. ForSingapore Zoo, all participants must show their race bibs for visual check to be granted admission.
  2. For River Wonders, all participants must provide their race bibs for scanning at the ticketing area to be granted admission.
  3. Race bibs validity:

    Race bib category Valid date for entry
    5KM Competitive (Individual)
    5KM Corporate Challenge
    23 September 2023
    5KM Fun Run
    5KM Silvers Leisure Walk
    3.5KM Ranger Buddies Family Dash
    24 September 2023
  4. Re-entry is allowed during the validity date.

As part of 6-week Wellness Journey, we have a series of health and wellness activities for everyone. Visit here for the full list of activities and details.

No registration is required for sustainability workshops and fitness booths. Availability is based on a first-come-first served basis. For 6-week Wellness Journey, registration is required, and can be done via here.

Registration for each activity will close when slots are filled. Discounted and complimentary activities are valid for run participants.

For sustainability workshops, run participants can present your race bibs to enjoy discounted prices.

For the 6-Week Wellness Journey, promotion codes are available on the eDM sent to all race participants.

Yes, please write to [email protected] for available opportunities.

SAFETY MEASUREMENT

The Race Village will have medical personnel in position to provide assistance if you feel unwell or are injured. There will be static/roving medical posts and paramedics along the race route to provide assistance should you require it during your race. You may also contact our medical hotline at 88308655 / 88824393 should you require any assistance.

Please approach our volunteers or first aiders along the race route.

TRANSPORTATION

Please visit for more information on directions to the Start Point — Night Safari.

Please visit for more information on directions to the Start Point — Night Safari.

Shuttle bus services will be available. Visit here for more information.

Complimentary parking will not be available for participants.

REFUNDS & AMENDMENTS

No refund will be made if the race is cancelled due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances. Communications will be made through SMS and/or on-site announcements for any delays/cancellation.


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