Let's Take A Walk

1. When is Let's Take A Walk 2009?
Let's Take A Walk 2009 will be held on 19-20 December 2009.

2. How long is the walk?
Let"s Take a Walk consists of 3 walks. The Extreme Walk is approximately 100km. Participants must
complete the course within 33 hours of the start time. The Power Walk is approximately 50km. Participants
must complete the course within 15 hours of the start time. The Jalan Walk is approximately 10km.

3. Do I take part as an individual or as part of a team?
The 50km Power Walk and 100km Extreme Walk are team events. Each team must have at least 3
participants, up to a maximum of 6 members at the start of the walk. All participants must walk together in
their groups.

10km Jalan Walk is an individual event.

4. If I cannot form a team for the long walks, can I walk alone?
No, for safety reasons, participants for the long walks must participate and walk in teams of 3. This is so that
the team members can look out and take care of one another during the course of the event.

5. My team is made up of 3 persons, what happens if one of my team mates retired during the event?
For safety reason, 2 of you will be attached or paired by walk marshals and organizer with another team
before continuing on the walk.

6. What are the start and end times of Let's Take A Walk?
The tentative starting times are: 20 December 0900hr for the Jalan Walk, 19 December 0730hr for the
Power Walk and 19 December 0700hr for the Extreme Walk. Details will be updated via email at a later
date. All walks should end by 20 December 1800hr.

7. What happens if we cannot complete the route in the specified times?
If the teams can average 3km per hour for the 100km walk, the course can be completed within 33 hours.
This is certainly achievable if your team keeps a consistent pace.

To ensure the teams are not too slow, the walk marshals will monitor all teams?progress at the checkpoints.
Each team must reach a checkpoint at a certain time otherwise they may not complete the course in time.
Should this occur, the walk marshals may ask the team to stop the walk or agree on an appropriate plan.
The walk marshal"s decision is final¡.so start training!

8. Who can participate the Let's Take A Walk?
Anyone and everyone! The event is open to anyone who feels he or she is up to the challenge.
We do however, required parental consent for participants below 21 years of age as of 01 December 2009.
The consent form may be downloaded and send in with the payment cheque.

In addition, for 10km Jalan Walk, participants below 12 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the
walk.

9. Do I have to be fit to participate in any of the walks?
"Let's Take A Walk?is not a competitive event and walking is a relatively low impact sport compared to
running or jogging. Nevertheless, walking 50km and 100km continuously is a physical and mental
challenge to anyone and does need a certain level of fitness.

If you have any doubts about your health and fitness, please consult your doctor or health specialists before
signing up for any of the walks.

10. When and where does each category start and end?
The actual start/end point, reporting and start time of the event are not confirmed at this juncture. Details
will be updated via email at a later date. Alternatively, you can check the website for updates closer to the
date of the event.

11. Is there a baggage storage area at the start of the walk for us to keep our bags?
No baggage storage area will be provided. As such, participants are strongly advised to bring minimal
belongings which they would have to carry themselves for ease of walking or utilize their support teams.

12. Can I bring my child along in a pram?
The use of prams is strongly discouraged due to safety reasons.

13. Can I bring my pets along?
In consideration of the well-being and safety of other walkers, participants are not allowed to bring their
pets along the walking routes.

14. Can I rollerblade or cycle during the walk instead?
Let's Take A Walk is strictly a walking event. Participants are required to walk by foot the entire route. To
ensure the safety of all the participants, rollerblading and cycling are prohibited.

15. Will I get any 'goodies', t-shirts, vouchers, freebies etc, along with my participation?
As this is a fund raising event, inclusion of 'goodies?will eat into the fund raised. From experience, having
free goodies also lead to wastage on many occasions. While we will strive to get sponsors, this cannot be
guaranteed. We can however, promise a fun, memorable and unique experience for all walkers!

16. Will food & meals be provided for participants in the long walk?
There will be no food & meals provided by the organizer. Participants are strongly encouraged to organize
their own support for this matter. Alternatively, there are numerous convenience stores (e.g. 7-11, Cheers),
coffee shops, eateries along the route which you can purchase food and water from.

17. Can we stop and rest for meals, drinks during the 50km & 100km walk?
Yes, of course! You can stop and rest to have your favorite prata, nasi-lemak, chicken rice, kopi, teh-
tarik¡..at any time as long as you complete your walk within 33 hours for 100km and within 15 hours for
50km. However, do inform us, if your team decides to take an extended break, so that we do not send out
a search party. Also, do note that the event ends on 1800hr on 20 December 2009, so don"t take FOREVER!

18. Can we sleep during the long walks?
We discourage sleep-walking as you will be a hazard to your team mates and members of the public.
Seriously, some teams do take nap and some do not. It"s really up to you! The personal challenge is yours
and as a participant, you are free to strategize your route and sleeping plans with your team members.
Remember, "Let's Take A Walk?is a non-competitive event. We are here to have fun!
Again, please inform us, if your team decides to take an extended break, so that we do not send out a search party.

19. Must I have a support team?
The use of a support team is highly recommended for teams taking part in Extreme and Power Walk. You
should travel as lightly as possible through the routes. Your support team can meet you at the checkpoints
with food, drinks, change of clothes, night gear, massages and moral support.

20. Is the end point opened to the public?
Oh yes, of course! Get your boyfriend(s), girlfriend(s), husband, wife, parents, siblings, relatives,
colleagues, neighbors, pets¡..(the list goes on!) to witness your triumphant return at the end point!

21. What is the most common type of injuries observed in previous events?
Feet blisters and sore muscles are the most common type of injuries observed in previous events especially
for participants in the long walks.

To prevent serious condition like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, we always encourage the participants to
hydrate themselves sufficiently and rest whenever required. KNOWING YOUR LIMIT is important!
Adequate training and consultation with your doctor and health specialist before the walk are also critical to
prevent injuries during the walk.

22. What type of safety support will be provided for the walk?
Before the event, participants in the 50km & 100km walk will be given a safety briefing during the
designated briefing session on 5 December 2009 (tentative).

During the actual event, there will be a mass warm up before start of each walk and there will be dedicated
first aid support teams throughout the event. Basic first aid facilities are also available at the check points.
Finally, the teams are advised to carry basic first aid items like plasters, muscle rub, bandage and cotton
wools on their own.

23. What if I am injured during the walk or is otherwise unable to finish the walk?
Should any one in your group be injured, one team member would need to stay with the injured participant
and the organizers must be contacted immediately. For the 10km Jalan Walk, please contact the Organizers
or alert the walk marshals stationed at regular intervals of the route.

24. What facilities are available at the Checkpoints?
The checkpoints are essentially basic stations to allow participants to check-in their arrival timing and have
a quick rest before they proceed with their journey. Facilities at the checkpoints include basic first aid
facilities. Most checkpoints will have spacious areas to give you the opportunity to meet up with your
support team.

Registration and Mode of Payment

1. What are the modes of payment available to me?
There are two modes of payment:

A. Internet bank transfers to the following account (preferred method)
Bank code: 7339 OCBC
Branch code: 508 Orchard
A/C no: 508-330347-001
Note: Remember to leave your Registration ID in the payer details.

B. Cheques
Payable to: Raleigh Society
Address: Let’s Take A Walk 2009 c/o Raleigh Society
P.O. Box 27, Tanjong Pagar Post Office
Singapore 910801
Note: Remember to indicate the Registration ID, Team, name, NRIC and contact number at the back of your cheque.

All payments must be received by the Organizers before 30 November 2009.
Participation is only confirmed upon receipt of payment and other
supporting documents e.g. parental consent form (for participants below 21 years)

2. How can I pay for the registration fees if I do not have internet banking or cheques?
For enquiries on other payment methods, kindly email us enquiries@letstakeawalk.sg for more details.

3. When is the last day of registration?
The last day of registration is 09 November 2009.

4. Will I be issued a receipt for payment made?
To help save trees, we are not issuing receipts. A confirmation email will be sent out after payments have been verified.
However, if anyone needs a receipt, kindly send in your request to registration@letstakeawalk.sg

5. 8 of us wish to participate in the long walks but the maximum number of people per team is 6. What should we do in this case?
Based on previous experience, we did not anticipate that there will be more than 6 people who wish to walk
together as a team hence the maximum number of people per team was set at 6.
In this case, you can register yourself as 2 separate teams (calling yourselves 'XXXX' team 1 and "XXXX"
team 2) during online registration but the 8 of you can still walk together during the actual event.

6. I am registering for 2 teams; can I pay for the 2 teams using the same cheque?
Yes, you can. In this case, the Registration IDs and team names must be stated clearly at the back of the
cheque so that we are able to trace the payment to your teams.

7. My team mates wish to pay the registration fees separately. Is this possible?
We strongly encourage each team to make payment as a whole.
However, if it’s unavoidable to pay separately, please indicate which team members they are paying for in each transaction.

8. Would it be possible to make some changes for our team after registration, e.g. team name or team member details?
Any changes to the team information can be made before 19 November 2009.

Please write to registration@letstakeawalk.sg to request the changes. No changes will be entertained after 19 November 2009.

9. How can I make payment if it is a manual submission?
We do not accept manual registration. Please register online and following payment procedure stated above.

10. Can I make registration and payment on the day of the walk?
No. We do not accept registration or payment on day of the walk.

11. What are the participation fees?
It's $25 per person for the 10km Jalan Walk and $60 per person for the 50km Power and 100km Extreme
Walk. Sign up before 01 October 2009 to enjoy the early bird discount rate of $50 per person in the Power
and Extreme Walk.

The Routes

1. Where are we walking?
The final route is not available at this moment pending authority approval and our logistics planning.

Nevertheless, we aim to start the walk in the central part of the island before heading north, passing through
MacRitchie Reservoir, Southern Ridges, the Central Business District, heading east to ECP and Pasir Park and
then finally returning to central part. The Power Walk participants and will start a while later after the
Extreme Walk, while the Jalan Walk participants will walk on the next day.

For safety considerations and to enhance the enjoyment of walkers, we are designing the route along the
many park connectors. In situation where park connectors are not available, the participants may have to
walk on pedestrian pavements.

Details will be updated via email and website at a later date.

2. Would there be any water stations throughout the routes?
The organizer will strive to get a sponsor for water. However, participants are advised to make their own
arrangements (ie their support teams) for their personal water consumption throughout the walks should the
organizers be unable to get sponsor for water. There are convenience stores (e.g. 7-11, Cheers), coffee
shops, eateries along the route which you can purchase food and water from.

3. Will the routes of Let's Take A Walk be closed to traffic?
The routes have been planned such that it causes minimal disturbance to the public. As such, the routes
would not be closed to traffic.

4. Is there transportation before and after the event?
Participants would have to make their own transportation arrangements before and after the event as no
special transportation arrangements would be made.

Training

1. Will there be any training sessions before the actual Let's Take A Walk?
Yes, in order to get our participants ready for the walks, 5 training walks have been scheduled prior to the
actual Walk and these sessions are free-of-charge. Training is not compulsory, but we would strongly
encourage participants for the 100km Extreme Walk and 50km Power Walk to take part in these training
sessions.

Training clinics have also been planned, where past walkers, physiotherapists, nutritionist will give you tips
in your preparation. Look out for these on our website!

Registration for training clinics and walks can be made online at www.letstakeawalk.sg.

2. Will we be sufficiently prepared by attending all the training walks and clinics?
The training walks and clinics are held to assist in your preparation and complement your own training
schedules and plans. They are not meant to replace your own preparation. All participants and teams are
encouraged to conduct their own training and preparation so as to have an enjoyable experience during the
event.

3. Are there any prizes?
Being a non-competitive and charity event, there will be no prizes or lucky draws. Your valiant effort will
however be rewarded with a certificate of participation.