Run to Love, Love to Run

About House of Anatole

House of Anatole (HOA), also known in Chinese as 晨光之家, is an inter-denominational Christian ministry based at 114 Toh Yi Drive, Singapore. Founded to serve one of society's most marginalised groups, HOA exists to help drug addicts and ex-offenders find restoration and purpose — guiding them to become overcomers through faith in Christ.

Supported by Singapore churches across multiple denominations — including Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, Assemblies of God, and Presbyterian — as well as individual donors, HOA operates as a community of care that bridges the gap between rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Its Board of Directors brings together faith leaders and community figures, with its Centre Director, Pastor Ivan Lim, leading day-to-day operations.

HOA's work is rooted in the belief that no one is beyond redemption, and that community, faith, and compassionate support can transform even the most broken lives.

A Growing Partnership

Since 2022, House of Anatole has partnered with Zephyr Running Club — a nonprofit running community founded by Charles Yang and Glen Tan — to host an annual charity run that merges the running community's energy with HOA's mission of social restoration. Zephyr Running Club was started in 2021 at West Coast Park as a small group of passionate runners. By 2025, it had grown to a 500-strong community affectionately called the 'Coconuts', known for its inclusive, supportive culture welcoming runners of all levels.

The collaboration kicked off in 2022 with the inaugural HOA Fun Run, co-organised alongside St. James Church and Tandem-X. More than just a race, it was a community gathering designed to raise funds for HOA and bring people together around a shared purpose — celebrating the joy of running while making a tangible difference in the lives of those HOA serves.

Building on that momentum, the 2023 edition — titled 'Run to Love to Run' — marked a meaningful return to community after the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 250 runners laced up and showed up, a testament to the warmth and resilience of Singapore's running community and their growing affection for HOA's mission.

By 2024, the event had grown significantly in both scale and ambition. Rebranded as the Zephyr-Anatole Bull Run with Moomoo Private Wealth, it welcomed its first major corporate sponsor alongside co-sponsors M-Action and Hyper Run. The event drew over 310 participants and was supported by more than 40 dedicated volunteers, reflecting the deepening roots of this partnership in the wider community.

The 2025 edition marked a milestone as the fourth consecutive year of the collaboration, attracting over 400 participants and the support of multiple sponsors. It was the largest and most successful run to date — a clear sign that the Zephyr-Anatole Run has become a beloved fixture in Singapore's charity running calendar. HOA has already announced that the next edition is planned for 2026 Q3.

What Makes This Collaboration Meaningful

The partnership is a natural fit — Zephyr's nonprofit ethos of 'using running to fuel charity efforts and make a real difference in the local community' aligns directly with HOA's mission. Each run serves a dual purpose: bringing Singapore's running community together while raising funds and awareness for drug rehabilitation and ex-offender reintegration.

The consistent growth in participation — from a first-time community event in 2022 to 400+ runners in 2025 — reflects both the expanding reach of Zephyr Running Club and the growing public support for HOA's cause.