Run For Inclusion (RFI) 2026, the annual inclusive run at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir, has moved from 7 November 2026 to Saturday, 23 January 2027. Organiser Runninghour Co-operative Limited announced the change on 28 October because of the haze. If you’ve already signed up, your slot carries over automatically. If you haven’t, registration is still open, so you have more time to talk your friends into running a lap blindfolded.
This is RFI’s 12th edition. The event brings Persons with Special Needs (PWSN), their caregivers and anyone else who wants to join onto the same course, under this year’s theme, “Togetherness”. Two things set it apart from a typical weekend charity run. You can volunteer to race without your sight, and there’s a relay category for groups of four for the first time, which the organiser calls RFI’s first-ever relay.
Why the Date Moved
Runninghour cited “the current haze situation” as the reason for the delay, putting the participants who’d be hit hardest at the centre of it.
“Postponing Run for Inclusion was not an easy decision, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused,” the organiser said. “Poor air quality can affect everyone, especially some of our participants who may be more vulnerable. The health and safety of our participants, members and volunteers will always come first.”
It added that “many of our runners return year after year with their caregivers, and we want everyone to enjoy a safe and memorable day together.” On an event built around people who need a guide or a caregiver beside them, putting their lungs first is the right decision. A run in January is a fair trade.
What Happens to Your Slot
The venue stays at Bedok Reservoir. The 4km run, 8km run and Relay Run remain in place, and so does the Signature Blindfold Run experience.
If 23 January 2027 clashes with something else, Runninghour says you can transfer your slot to a friend or family member. Before you hand over your bib, check the official channels for the latest updates. The organiser points runners to its Facebook and Instagram accounts for news.
The Blindfold Run, Explained
This is the part worth signing up for. In the Blindfold Run, sighted participants cover the route with their eyes covered, running alongside a guide. Runninghour pitches it as a way to “step into the shoes of a visually impaired runner” and find out how much running comes down to trust, communication and connection.
It’s optional. You tick a box to show your interest when you register, so nobody gets blindfolded by surprise at the start line. The experience ties back to where Runninghour began. It started in 2009 as an inclusive running club for youths with mild intellectual disabilities. In 2012 it widened its doors to runners with visual, physical and hearing impairments, as well as runners from the mental wellness community.
The Blindfold Run lets the public try a small slice of that for one afternoon. Most “inclusive” events ask for a donation. This one asks you to hand over your sense of direction to someone else, which says a lot more about inclusion than a receipt ever could!
The Relay Is the Smart Buy
Here’s the pricing as listed by Runninghour. The 4km run costs S$38 and covers one loop of Bedok Reservoir. The 8km run costs S$58 for two loops. The Relay Run costs S$88 for a team of four, with each runner covering 2km.
Do the maths on the relay. Split four ways, it works out to S$22 a person, which is S$16 less than a solo 4km entry. You also get the social appeal of passing the baton to your colleagues or your secondary school group chat. For first-timers, or friends who’d rather not commit to a full loop, the relay is the pick.
Serious runners chasing distance should take the 8km. The relay gets the vote for everyone else, because RFI is about running with people, and a four-person team builds that in from the start.
Free Entry for 1,000 People
The detail that gives RFI real weight is this one. 1,000 complimentary entries are set aside for PWSN and caregivers across the 4km and 8km categories, subject to availability throughout the registration period. Each PWSN participant can register one caregiver for free. The relay has no complimentary tier.
If you’re a caregiver, or you know a family that could use a free afternoon out, register early, since the organiser says the slots are limited. The January date gives everyone a fresh window to sort it out.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 23 January 2027
📍 Location: HomeTeamNS at Bedok Reservoir, 900 Bedok North Road, Singapore 479994
💰 Price: 4km run S$38, 8km run S$58, Relay Run S$88 per team of four (public entry); free for PWSN and one caregiver each in the 4km and 8km, subject to availability
🔗 Details: runninghour.com/rfi2026
The haze pushed the date back, but the reason to go hasn’t changed: a run at Bedok Reservoir where you can lose your sight for a loop, lean on a guide, and finish beside runners who do this every week. Sign up or update your plans on the Run For Inclusion 2026 registration page, and get to know the club behind it at Runninghour before you lace up on 23 January 2027!
Photos and Visuals courtesy of Runninghour.
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