Impact and discernible trends of the event Sundown Marathon

1 impact , discernible trends of event

1.1 tourism receipts
1.2 events attractions
1.3 sociocultural

1.3.1 land use
1.3.2 national identity , morale
1.3.3 environmentally


1.4 health

1.4.1 physiological
1.4.2 psychological
1.4.3 risk

impact , discernible trends of event

the event has economic impact number of workers employs , tourism brings area.

tourism receipts

as sundown marathon largest night race held in asia , singapore, largely lauded , publicized (due successful previous year) , second year has seen increase in foreign participants, malaysia , other neighboring countries. “of 600 entrants, adidas sundown marathon hosting 1 of biggest contingents of international. ultramarathon runners more 12% of participants coming beyond singapore s borders. “

events attractions

sundown festival village: “organisers hivelocity have announced slew of activities @ village including free outdoor movie marathon. frozen yogurt experts, frolick, giving away 3,000 free cups of frolick yoghurt festival village visitors throughout night. while microbrewery , restaurant, brewerkz, quenching thirsty throats , hungry stomachs specially packaged ‘sundown picnic basket of beers, soft drinks , juicy flame-grilled burgers. many wide open spaces @ park, ll great time family have nocturnal picnic before, during or after race.” sponsors , supporters gain economically events held , attract more non-runners.

sociocultural

the sundown marathon has positive sociocultural impact.

land use

sundown marathon organizers make use of singapore’s numerous parks while planning route, brings runners through of east s beautiful urban parks major local landmarks such bedok reservoir, east coast park , changi ferry terminal; set backdrop of singapore s night sky.”<--! citation here? --> sundown festival village made use of large spaces of park organize family friendly event.

national identity , morale

a marathon may enough spur people on in terms of morale , determination sundown marathon makes use of opportunity different categories race. includes corporate race, registered , booked local , multinational companies workers time registration closed. corporate race enables company bonding , can motivate workers well.

environmentally

the organizers strive keep routes clean, avoiding litter on ground. kept in check cleaners , volunteers.

health

the sundown marathon way promote both mental , physical health.

physiological

running marathon promotes healthy lifestyle. marathon runners spend months training events, lifestyle can continue after race. friends , family may become motivated , encouraged lead healthier lifestyle.

psychological

marathon runners set own goals race in terms of timing , distances covered. being able achieve these goals highly motivates runners mentally , enables them gain higher self-confidence.

risk

there health risks associated running long distances. may include injuries such tendonitis, fatigue, knee or ankle sprain, extreme dehydration (electrolyte imbalance), others. although rare, death possible during race.