Returning from 28 September to 11 October 2026 as part of Grand Prix Season Singapore 2026, INNERDRIVE® transforms Plaza Singapura and Funan into a race-inspired performance circuit where participants can discover how they think, decide and perform when the pressure is on. It brings together three connected parts: The Performance Circuit and INNERDRIVE® Clubhouse at Plaza Singapura, The Podium at Funan, and the digital INNERDRIVE® Passport connecting both venues with participating brands and discovery trails across Singapore.
Built around the theme “The Real Race Is Within,” INNERDRIVE® challenges the conventional idea that high performance is simply about being the fastest, strongest or achieving the best result. Instead, the experience invites participants to become more curious about how they perform, whether they stay composed, rush into decisions, adapt when things go wrong, thrive independently or perform better as part of a team.
At The Performance Circuit at Plaza Singapura, participants can take on six interactive sectors, each exploring a different aspect of human performance:
- IGNITION — Speed, powered by REVL Training
- REFLEX — Reaction, powered by Bose
- SPLIT SECOND — Decision, powered by Timezone
- REDLINE — Recovery, powered by Holistic Way
- VORTEX — Focus, powered by PRISM+
- GRID — Teamwork, powered by Giti Tire
At The Podium at Funan, the focus shifts from self-discovery to competition and play. Participants can take on a 2v2 tactical challenge at the Storyworlds Live Action Arena, test their racing skills in the Timezone Racing Challenge, and explore the INNERDRIVE® Athlete Hall of Fame featuring stories from Singapore athletes.
Beyond the two main venues, Singapore itself becomes part of the circuit through the INNERDRIVE® Discovery Trails. Using their digital INNERDRIVE® Passport, participants can explore curated trails connecting landmarks, nature, heritage, museums, civic spaces and other places across Singapore, completing check-ins and earning Race Points along the way.
Designed for locals and visitors alike, the trails encourage participants to look at familiar places differently, discover somewhere new and continue their INNERDRIVE® journey beyond a single venue or day. Participants can carry their progress across different locations and days, with ARIA, MEURAKI’s digital companion, helping them discover where to go next.
INNERDRIVE® 2026 also introduces its Founding Hotel Partners, extending the citywide experience into Singapore’s hospitality landscape. Through the INNERDRIVE®
Passport, participants can discover participating hotels, explore their experiences and offers, complete selected check-ins and earn additional Race Points. Their participation reflects INNERDRIVE®’s wider ambition to connect places to stay, explore, recharge and experience Singapore through one continuing journey.
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is also sponsoring the INNERDRIVE® GrandPrize: The Ultimate Mandai Escape, featuring a two-night Treehouse stay for two worth S$3,800. Participants can also earn entries into 20 Prizes of the Day as they collect Race Points across the campaign. All prizes and rewards are subject to the applicable eligibility requirements, terms and availability.
The expanded 2026 edition follows the inaugural INNERDRIVE®, which welcomed participants from more than 40 nationalities. This year’s experience will be larger and more immersive, reinforcing the idea that there is no single definition of a “high performer” — different challenges bring out different strengths, and different people can excel under different conditions.
Singapore sporting talents will also be part of the INNERDRIVE® experience, bringing the human stories behind elite performance closer to the public. The current line-up includes Aariz Haqqi (MotoMini), Roy Tang and Gladys Lam (Regional Races), Denzel Chua (Team Singapore, Sport Climbing), Janelle Phua (Team Singapore, Speed Climbing) and Tia Rozario (Team Singapore, Triple Jump). MEURAKI will also welcome back athletes from the 2025 line-up as part of the INNERDRIVE® Legacy, celebrating familiar faces who have been part of the experience since its inaugural edition.
“One thing I admire about athletes is that they understand performance as a cycle. Training, competition and recovery all matter. You cannot compete at maximum intensity every hour of every day and expect your performance to improve,” said Michelle Ngiam, Founder & CEO of MEURAKI.
“That applies far beyond sport. A difficult presentation, an important conversation, a parenting moment, a leadership decision or a crisis at work may be our version of the high-pressure moment. How we respond in those few minutes is often shaped by everything we have done before them.”
For Michelle, INNERDRIVE® also reflects a broader rethink of what it means to perform well. Rather than equating high performance with constant output, she believes it means responding appropriately to what a moment requires, whether that means intensity, staying calm enough to make a good decision, working with others, or knowing when to recover.
WHEN: 28 September to 11 October 2026, 10:00–22:00.
WHERE: Plaza Singapura, Funan, participating partner locations and curated Discovery Trails across Singapore.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Participation in INNERDRIVE® is free, with no app download required. Participants can access the INNERDRIVE® Passport directly through their mobile browser and take part in four steps:
1. Claim your F-Number
Get a unique digital Driver ID that follows your progress throughout INNERDRIVE®.
2. Explore venues, partner stops and Discovery Trails
INNERDRIVE® QR posters can be found at Plaza Singapura, Funan and participating partner storefronts across Singapore. Participants can scan the codes and check in at designated Discovery Trail stops to collect Race Points and progress through their Passport journey.
3. Climb the Driver Tiers
Participants earn Race Points and progress from Rookie to Driver to Champion. Eligible activities may also unlock additional rewards and giveaway entries, subject to applicable terms and availability.
4. Unlock prizes, perks and your Performance Profile
Participants can unlock partner offers and qualify for prize draws as they explore the Passport. Those who complete The Performance Circuit at Plaza Singapura will also discover their INNERDRIVE® race persona, reflecting how they respond to different forms of challenge.
Participants can claim their F-Number and get started at https://app.meuraki.com/t/PRESS. The experience is also available through the MEURAKI app using the same F-Number for a smoother experience.
WHO: INNERDRIVE® 2026 is presented by Singapore-born technology company MEURAKI, founded by Michelle Ngiam, and brings together Singapore athletes, performance and lifestyle brands, community partners and venues across the city.
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INNERDRIVE® 2026 PARTNERS
| Main Sector Partners IGNITION — REVL Training REFLEX — Bose SPLIT SECOND — Timezone REDLINE — Holistic Way VORTEX — PRISM+ GRID — Giti Tire | Founding Hotel Partners Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree Raffles Sentosa Singapore Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Fairmont Singapore Swissôtel The Stamford |
| Official Partners Official Ride Partner — Zig by ComfortDelGro Official Bar Partner — Hard Rock Cafe Singapore Official Alcoholic Beverage Partner — S&R’s Alcoholic Beverage Official Display Partner — PRISM+ Official Lubricant Partner — Liqui Moly Official Whisky Partner — LARK Whisky Official Arena Partner — Storyworlds Official Kids Entertainment Partner — Peculiar Events Official Bean Bag Partner — doob Bean Bags | Official Women’s Community Partner — The Ladies Cue Official Photographer & Videographer — MISFIT Collective Official Catering Partner — Manna Pot Catering Official AV Partner (Funan) — MJD Pro Group Official Public Relations Partner — Grow Public Relations Official Event Production Partner — Get Real Events |
| Supported By Motor Sports Singapore Singapore Sport Climbing & Mountaineering Federation CapitaLand — Plaza Singapura and Funan Singapore Retailers Association | Venue Partners Plaza Singapura Funan |
