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'This trend will come to pass': Netizens share their thoughts about the running community in Singapore
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aiah Bathan , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The netizen reported a near collision with two participants and encountered others who were stumbling across the running track. Concerns have been raised about the size of some running groups in shared public spaces.
Concerns have been raised about the size of some running groups in shared public spaces. A netizen shared their experience of encountering a large group of people near a stadium gate, where they had set up their own bag deposit and water point. This group had grown significantly, with numerous people crossing the running track and some even stopping on it.
The netizen reported a near collision with two participants and encountered others who were stumbling across the running track. Further details about this incident are available from the source. The growing number of people joining running clubs has sparked concerns about safety and smooth operation in these shared spaces.
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Category: parks ·
Published: September 15, 2026 ·
Source: The Independent Singapore ·
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