SUF2010 Obstacles Revealed!

Without further ado, we present to you the obstacles for the StarHub Urban FreeStyle Run 2010!


1. Man vs. Wild by Discovery Channel

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by the popular survival television series hosted by Bear Grylls on the Discovery Channel (Ch 12), where each episode documents his efforts to survive and find a way back to civilization.

Obstacle 101

Live and survive like Bear Grylls as you i) jump over a series of “rock wall” barricades, before ii) crawling through a 3m long “jungle built shelter” tunnel measuring around 1m wide, and emerge to iii) balance on a “dead log” to avoid falling into the swamp.
 
2. Hubbing Station by StarHub

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by StarHub’s Hubbing Packs, where customers can enjoy a combination of StarHub services like TV, MaxOnline, Digital Voice and Mobile at special package price.

Obstacle 101

Hub together as you i) collect your jigsaw puzzle piece defined by the Hubbing logo printed on the back of your shirt* (TV, MaxOnline, Digital Voice, Mobile, StarHub or StarHub Urban FreeStyle) from your respective Hubbing box. After collecting your puzzle piece, ii) line up beside your box and wait for the green signal before running to the HubStation with five other FreeStylers to iii) complete the Hubbing puzzle cube.

*Check the top right corner on the back of your shirt before this obstacle to ensure you collect the correct jigsaw puzzle piece.

 
3. VivazTM Parkour by Sony Ericsson

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by the features of Sony Ericsson’s latest mobile phone the VivazTM, the first Sony Ericsson phone that's capable of recording high-definition (HD) 720p videos and instantly share them with your friends via WiFi onto YouTube.

Obstacle 101

Interact with the stylish Cosmic Black or alluring Ruby Red Sony Ericsson VivazTM as you i) climb over a 1.5m high “Human Curvature Design” wall, before ii) stepping off quickly on the “Quick App Switch” platforms, iii) jump over the “Dedicated Video Key” barricades, and finally iv) scale up and across the “HD Video” structure.
 
4. FreeFresh Drink Can by StarHub Urban FreeStyle

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by Singapore’s hot and humid weather and the constant desire to feel refreshed with a drink.

Obstacle 101

FreeFresh yourself as you i) run into the opening of a 8m wide giant drink can, while inside ii) you’ll be enveloped by a 15m long wave of refreshing vapour, and as you exit the can iii) grab another refreshing moment with a drink from our FreeStyle volunteers.
 
5. HBO Tunnel
    The Pacific

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by HBO’s latest blockbuster ten-part television World War II miniseries - The Pacific, which premieres Saturday 3 April, 9pm on HBO (Ch 60). The series will tell the stories of three U.S. Marines, as the war against the Empire of Japan rages.

Obstacle 101

You’re in the “warzone” as you enter past the camouflage net, and you will have to ii) jump over a stack of army sandbags, ii) adjust your body to the shape of soldier cutouts on a “war damaged wall”, iii) crawl under a army cargo net and escape the “firefight” by iv) forcing your way through giant “army dog tags” to safety.
 
6. ‘Just Climb It’ by StarHub Urban FreeStyle

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by an essential fashion accessory, the canvas shoe.

Obstacle 101

Just climb it by i) pulling yourself up the laces of either one of the 2m high giant shoes, ii) make your way into the “insole”, and iii) climb your way out of it.
 
7. FreeStyle Runway by StarHub Urban FreeStyle

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by reality TV shows like Project Runway and America’s Next Top Model, as well as bringing out the inner fashionista in everyone.

Obstacle 101

You will have to i) ushered up the runway by the “backstage crew” alone or with your friends, as you catwalk to the end of the runway, ii) give your best pose* ala Brüno to a throng of “fashion photographers” with Marina Bay Sands as the backdrop, and iii) leap off the runway like a fashion rebel.

*Give your best pose as a personalized photo will be in your StarHub Urban FreeStyle Finisher DVD sent to you after the event.

 
8. Fast & FreeStyle by StarHub Urban FreeStyle

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by the blockbuster movie series Fast and the Furious, and the hit video game Need for Speed.

Obstacle 101

FreeStyle your way past two colliding cars by either i) climbing or sliding across over the bonnets or simply ii) going through the doors if you want to take it easy on the way to the final obstacle.
 
9. Slip ‘n Slide by StarHub Urban FreeStyle

Obstacle Inspiration

This obstacle is inspired by the lack of inspiration in other running events where participants run past non-existent finishing tapes for an anti-climax finish.

Obstacle 101

Pick up the pace as you zoom across a 10m long waterslide for a wet ‘n wild* photo finish to complete the first-ever StarHub Urban FreeStyle Run!

*Our FreeStyle volunteers will be on hand to pass you a limited StarHub Urban FreeStyle towel so you can dry off and enjoy the StarHub Urban FreeStyle Fest!

 

Two obstacles will be on display at the next FreeRun101 (Sat 13 Mar, *SCAPE Skate Park) to give you a taste of what to expect on 10 April, when the Singapore city area will be turned into a freestyle playground!

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Cheers,
SUF Team