KEEN Dark Forest Run
Embrace The Dark Side
31st October 2026 - Halloween Night
8km/12km/20km – Choose your distance categories and join the dark side!
Trails -70%
Gravel – 30%
Venue: Sarimbun Scout Camp, Lim Chu Kang
Opening Of Registration: 15th March 2026
It’s finally happening! The fist night trail race in Singapore since 2015 and the first night race since 2024! The Dark side is growing and it wants you! Are you ready to embrace the dark and participate in KEEN Dark Forest Run? If you are then read on padawan……
King Trail Events is proud to bring to you KEEN Dark Forest Run scheduled on the most creepiest nights of the year, Halloween 31st October 2026. Comprising of 3 exciting and terrifying categories of 8km, 12km & 20km, this race is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping at max racing in the pitch black forests of Lim Chu Kang. And when we say it’s pitch black, what we really mean it’s creepy as hell and with the bonus of having even more creepy crows flying overhead watching you from afar! No, we are not joking! This is what we are telling you is going to be like on 31st October and if you are brave enough to confront the dark, then sign up now! Choose your distance categories and embrace the dark side! You have been warned.
Surprise post run games such as Predator Hunt is in store with prizes to be won! Hunt down the Predators in the dark if you dare!
Date: 31st October 2026
Venue: Sarimbun Scout Camp
Categories: 8km/12km/20km
Time: 6.45pm – 10.30pm
Important Race Details:
Opening Of Registration: 15th March 2026
Closing Of Registration: 30th October 2026
HEADLAMPS OR HAND HELD TORCHES ARE MANDATORY (The race routes will be in pitch black conditions)
FEE STRUCTURE
Early Bird Period:
8km - $52
12km - $62
20km - $80
Normal Fee Period:
8km - $60
12km - $70
20km - $88
Early Bird Period Dates:
15/3/26 – 28/6/26
Normal Fees Period Dates:
1/7/26 – 30/10/26
Upgrade & Downgrade Deadline: 11th October 2026
Race Pack Collection Dates: 24th – 25th October 2026
8KM
Early Bird - $52
Normal - $60
12KM
Early Bird - $62
Normal - $70
20KM
Early Bird - $80
Normal - $88
Route Map Link (4km Loop):
Manometer: https://www.mapometer.com/running/route_5633139.html
Plotaroute: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3234121
Finisher medals will be awarded to those who complete the various categories within the cut off time.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN OPEN & MASTERS CATEGORIES. FULL DETAILS OF PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.
Race Entitlements:
1. Finisher medal
2. Event tee
3. Drawstring bag
4. Race bib
5. Race timing
6. Complimentary snacks and hydration/drinks
7. Exclusive discounts from race sponsors (full details to be announced soon)
Venue Details:
Sarimbun Scout Camp
70 Jalan Bahtera Singapore 719921
How to reach venue:
The venue is located in a relatively isolated part of the island. Nearest Mrt Station is 4km away and there is only one public bus service to the camp vicinity.
Private hire transport services are highly recommended.
There are no parking spaces or lots available at the venue.
Complimentary bus shuttle service will be provided to and fro the venue/camp. Bus shuttle service pick up & drop off point will be Kranji Mrt Station. (North – South Line/ Red Colour)
Kranji Mrt Station
960 Woodlands Road.
Those who want to take the free shuttle bus service to the venue, meet at Kranji Mrt Station at the stated times.
Bus shuttle service will be available at a interval of 20 minutes.
Bus shuttle service times (before race):
4.55pm, 5.15pm, 5.35pm, 5.55pm, 6.15pm, 6.35pm
After race:
9pm, 9.20pm, 9.40pm, 10pm, 10.20pm, 10.40pm, 11pm
Special rates for corporate companies and running groups/clubs available upon request.
Race Route Details:
The route is a loop based format. One loop is approximately 4km. Hence the number of loops per category is as follows:
8km – 2 loops
12km – 3 loops
20km – 5 loops
Terrain make up:
Gravel/Dirt Road – 70%
Trails – 30%
The routes will be fullly marked with directional signboards and course marshals to help participants navigate the course
HEADLAMPS OR HAND HELD TORCHES AFE MANDATORY. (The race routes will be in pitch black conditions)
Suitable For:
All runners across the running spectrum – Recreational runners, weekend warriors and competitive runners. Padawan runners bellow the age of 18yrs are also welcomed to participate. Minimum age is 15.
Course Difficulty Level: 
Elevation Gain: 53m
Cut off time:
8km – 2 hours
12km – 3 hours
20km – 4.5 hours
Number Of Waterpoints: 3
A Word From Our Title Sponsor KEEN
About KEEN
Family-owned and values-led for over 20 years, KEEN is striving to make the most original, durable, Consciously Created footwear on the planet and using its business to do good.
KEEN has been PFAS-free since 2018, applying everything we’ve learned as a conscious shoemaker in service of people and the planet — and openly sharing our sustainable innovations so we can create more good together.
Now, we’re stepping into a new chapter as we Run for the Trails with our newest category: Trail Running. After more than 20 years of listening closely to the trails — and to our fans — we’re channeling our trail DNA into performance-driven running footwear designed for the outdoors.
Learn more at Keenfootwear.sg