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5 Places to Avoid Running At Night During the Lunar 7th Month

Posted by Tekko Koh | Aug 18, 2026 | Articles, Fiction, Running 101 |

It’s that time of the year when the old folks at home warn you against late-night jogs so you don’t accidentally step on someone’s burnt offer, kick a joss stick, or offend the “Good Brothers.”

We all know it is completely futile to tell an endorphin-chasing runner to stay indoors. If you must get your mileage in during the Hungry Ghost Festival, proceed at your own risk. Here are 5 places best avoided after dark—unless you’re looking for an involuntary PR powered by pure terror.

You have been warned…

A 7th Month Hungry Ghost Story

Posted by Tekko Koh | Aug 13, 2026 | Articles, Fiction, Stories |

f you’re heading out for a run during the 7th month : respect the offerings and don’t disturb burning joss paper; kick the offerings; stick to familiar, well-lit routes; run with a buddy when possible.

And if a stranger standing across a dark patch of lallang waves at you… just wave back from a safe distance.

Do not look back. Especially if he/she seems to be calling you.

Maybe, just maybe he/she is looking for a permanent running companion in the nether land.