World · Singapore Bureau
Great Eastern Women's Run cancelled as haze conditions deteriorate
Organisers have cancelled the women's run scheduled for November 1 due to worsening air quality, citing health and safety concerns for participants, staff and volunteers.
LSN Singapore ·
The Great Eastern Women's Run will not proceed as planned following a decision to prioritise the wellbeing of all involved in the event. The cancellation comes amid deteriorating haze conditions affecting the region, which have raised air quality concerns.
Event organisers announced the decision after assessing environmental conditions and their potential impact on participants' health. The run had been scheduled to take place on November 1.
"The decision was made to safeguard the health of participants, staff and volunteers," organisers said in a statement. Haze levels in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region have periodically worsened during recent weeks, with the Pollutant Standards Index reaching levels that prompt health advisories.
The cancellation marks the latest disruption to public events in Singapore as air quality concerns continue to affect outdoor activities. Organisers did not immediately announce alternative dates or rescheduling plans for the women's run.