Another year of camaraderie and wellness came alive as Skechers, the Comfort Technology Company™ and a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, proudly hosted the eighth edition of the Skechers Friendship Walk on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at a new venue, Marina Barrage. The event brought together 5,000 participants for a day brimming with friendship, fitness, fun, and meaningful impact.
The atmosphere was filled with energy and excitement as participants of all ages arrived bright and early, ready to take on a leisurely 5km Walk or a more challenging 10km Run.
More than just a celebration of fitness, the Walk also made a difference in the community. Skechers donated $2 for every registration, raising $10,000 in support of its long-standing partner, APSN – an agency dedicated to helping individuals with mild intellectual disabilities live empowered and independent lives. The cheque was presented on stage to APSN CEO, Mr. Stanley Tang, during the event.
Mediacorp personality Hazelle Teo (@heyhihazelle) returned to host the event for the third consecutive year, joined by well-known Singapore celebrities such as Aileen Tan (@aileentan80), Eric Teo (@chefericteo), Lee Teng (@leeteng0530), and Pan LingLing (@panlinglingg) – each confidently showcased their stylish and comfortable Skechers Friendship Walk tees, paired with footwear from the latest Skechers collection, including the Skechers GOwalk 8™ and Skechers SKX® AERO shoes.
The excitement extended beyond the run and walk, with participants treated to a variety of exciting activities and entertainment. Highlights included engaging stage game with thrilling prizes, a cheerleading performance by NTU Aces, a special dance performance by APSN beneficiary Samuel Lee En Ci, and a range of game stations offering chances to participate in the lucky draw. Guests also enjoyed an inflatable playground and the Skechers giant photo wall, and visited the Skechers booth to experience the latest Skechers apparel and footwear collection firsthand while playing games to win even more prizes.
This year, participants also stood a chance to enjoy a more rewarding experience with two lucky draws: the first featuring exciting prizes from sponsors and partners Starbalm, Marigold, and APSN, and the second exclusively from Skechers.
The highlight of the run came with the announcement of the 10km men’s and women’s champions. As their names were revealed, the crowd erupted in cheers, and Skechers honoured their outstanding performances by presenting each winner with a cash prize along with a pair of Skechers shoes.
Finally, the day’s excitement reached its peak with the lucky draw winners announcement. The 6th to 10th place winners received a free set of Skechers apparel, the 2nd to 5th place winners took home a pair of Skechers footwear, and one lucky winner was awarded an ultimate grand prize: a one-year FREE supply of Skechers footwear.
