We did a personal review for the popular U-Run All Access in 2014 and hope that it helped fellow runners in weighing the pros and cons of the offer. We understand that NTUC has re-launched a new U-Run All Access (URAA) in the recent Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore Expo. With new inputs from NTUC U-Sports, here we are giving our personal analysis on the "U Run All Access 2016" :
Assumptions :
To start off, we are making the following assumptions and comparisons :
To start off, we are making the following assumptions and comparisons :
- Registration fees mentioned in this post are similar to past years' published fees for respective races. We am assuming that there is no increase in registration fees.
- We are assuming that we are a NTUC/nEbO member or member-to-be in order to enjoy the maximum benefits and privileges. Allow us to remind once again that not everyone can sign up as NTUC (National Trade Union Congress) member (e.g. civil servants are not eligible). Check your eligibility first.
U Run All Access (URAA) 2016 Sign Up Fees
According to U Sports :
- The running package is exclusive for NTUC / nEbO members only.
- Non-members can sign up for a 1-year NTUC membership and U Run All Access 2016 bundle package at a special rate of $245 (U.P. $275).
- The 3-run package is priced at $158 and allows package holders to enjoy guaranteed slots to 3 of their favourite races available under the their List of Runs in 2016.
- For package holders who wish to run more races, they have the option to purchase additional runs at $50 each.
The table summarises signup fees for both members and non-members.
(Reminder : Standard package refers to 3 Runs deal. You may sign up for more runs at $50 per run).
Note : Sign-up fees for "Non-Members" category include one year NTUC membership.
Expected Sign Up Fees for Running Events in 2016
Verdict
Herewith our personal comments after comparing the sign up fees for URAA 2016 package and the respective events sign up fees :
- If you are a NTUC member, there is a definite edge in signing up for URAA 2016. It relates to substantial cost-savings if you choose running events that are more than $53. (See below running events that entails more than $53 registration fees).
- Runner Convention (5 or 32km)
- Marina Run (21km)
- 2XU Compression Run (21km)
- Sundown Marathon (10, 21 or 42km)
- DC Justice League
- Newton Run (18 or 32km)
- Standard Chartered Marathon (10, 21 or 42km)
- Brooks Run Happy (21km) - If compared to Normal Registration
- Marina Run (10km) - If compared to Normal Registration
- 2XU Compress (10km) - If compared to Normal Registration
- NTUC Run (10 or 21km) - If compared to Normal Registration
- Garfield Run - If compared to Normal Registration
- For non-members, the package is only worthwhile ONLY IF you participate in 3 long distance events (i.e. Runners Convention, Sundown Marathon and Standard Chartered Marathon). Even so, the savings are rather insignificant.
- Kudos to NTUC for listening to the general public. It is a pleasant surprise to see them including unconventional races in this year's package. The inclusion of more family oriented runs (e.g. Garfield Run) not only provide flexibility, but allow other friends and family members to run. It definitely encourage participation from not so hardcore runners.
