Great Eastern Women’s Run 2025 Launches with New 10KM Competitive Category for Tertiary Students and Charitable Initiatives
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Guest of Honour Jasmin Lau, Minister of State for Education and Digital Development and Information was part of the six-women team to raise $20,000 under 5 minutes during the official launch
Singapore, 26 May 2025 – The Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR) returns for its 19th edition with a brand new category spotlighting young female athletes.
Officially launched today at Asia Square Tower 1, this year’s event was officiated by Guest of Honour Jasmin Lau, Minister of State for Education and Digital Development and Information, and Greg Hingston, Group CEO of Great Eastern.
Scheduled for Sunday, 9 November 2025, at the Singapore Sports Hub, GEWR 2025 aims to unite women across all walks of life through fitness, community, and philanthropy.
New 10km Team Category for Tertiary Students
In a move to support and celebrate emerging athletic talent, GEWR is introducing a competitive 10km team category exclusively for tertiary students. Local institutions have been invited to nominate teams of four active students to compete under their school’s banner.
This new segment aims to encourage sports participation and personal excellence among young women in Singapore.
Race Categories for Every Age and Ability
GEWR 2025 will feature six race categories catering to different age groups and fitness levels:
By-invite-only 21.1km half marathon for local elite runners
21.1km, 10km, and 5km open categories for the general public
2km ‘Mummy and Me’ run, open to mothers and daughters aged 5 to 12
100m ‘Princess Dash’, for girls aged 3 to 6
Sanrio’s lovable character Cinnamoroll will return to bring cheer and encouragement in the child-friendly race segments. Participants can look forward to exclusive GEWR X Cinnamoroll merchandise, including race bibs, medals, T-shirts, and backpacks.
Running for a Cause: Personalised Bib Bidding and Fundraising
Runners will once again have the chance to bid for a custom race bib number—be it a meaningful date, lucky number, or personal milestone. Proceeds from the bidding will benefit two local charities:
Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) – empowering underprivileged women in their return-to-work journeys
Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) – supporting cancer patients and their families
The fundraising campaign officially kicked off during today’s event, where Minister Lau joined a six-woman team in a treadmill challenge that raised $20,000 in under five minutes, donated by Great Eastern. Donations and bib bidding will continue through 5 October 2025, with 100% of proceeds going to DOT and SCS.
A Celebration of Women, Wellness, and Community
Speaking at the event, Minister Jasmin Lau praised GEWR’s evolving impact:
“The Great Eastern Women’s Run has become more than a race—it’s a platform that uplifts women through movement, community, and purpose. I’m heartened to see this year’s new tertiary category giving young women a space to grow through sport.”
Great Eastern’s CEO Greg Hingston echoed the sentiment:
“With this run, we celebrate sisterhood, strength, and salubrity. We’re proud to spotlight emerging talent and support meaningful causes. Last year, we raised a record $388,000. This year, we're continuing the momentum with innovative fundraising efforts and sustainable initiatives like upcycling race materials into limited-edition merchandise.”
Launch Day Highlights and Early Bird Perks
To celebrate Great Eastern’s 117th anniversary, the first 117 women in the physical registration queue wearing GEWR tees were gifted complimentary race slots. Additionally, the first 500 registrants received goodie bags valued at over $100.
Registration is now open at www.greateasternwomensrun.com. Join thousands of women this November to run for greatness, give back to the community, and celebrate the spirit of sisterhood. #GEWR2025 #ReachForGreat