Kerry Sports Vertical Run 2018 20/37/59 Floors (BGC, Taguig)

Kerry Sports Manila Vertical Run 2018 is set to kick off on July 8 at the Shangri-La Hotel in BGC, Taguig. Manila is one of the legs of the 3^rd World Vertical Circuit which also has races in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, London, New York, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai and Paris.

The Manila leg is set to take place in one of the tallest buildings in the country. International and local runners are all set to climb 59 floors, make their way up to 250 meters above ground and conquer 1,353 steps of stairs.

EastWest Bank is also joining the fray as the race’s official titular sponsor.

“Kerry Sports Manila has distinguished themselves against other lifestyle and leisure clubs in the industry by focusing on health and physical wellness with stand-out customer experience. The Vertical Run activity is a testament of their innovation. In the same light, East West Bank is committed to help bring customers closer to achieving their dreams through its suite of financial products and services,” said Jacqueline S. Fernandez, SEVP and Head of Consumer Lending for EastWest Bank.

Kerry Sports Vertical Run 2018 Categories and Registration Fees

Full Challenge (59 Floors)- PHP 1,500

Corporate Team Challenge (59 Floors per member/ 4 persons per team)- PHP 6,000 for entire team

Horizon Challenge (37 Floors)- PHP 1,200

Fun Climb (20 Floors)- PHP 1,200

There will also be an ELITE category (invitation only) in the Full Challenge where the best stair runners will duke it out as they make their way to the top of Shangri-La.

Kerry Sports Vertical Run 2018 Registration Details

Online

Register online at -> https://manilaverticalrun.com

Onsite Registration

Kerry Sports Manila, Level 6, Shangri-La at the Fort, 30^th st. cor 5^th ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Deadline for registration is on June 28 or when slots are full.

Race Kit Inclusions

All race kits will include:

• Race Bib with Timing Chip
• Event Shirt

Finishers from all categories will receive a finisher’s medal.

Gun Start (Tentative)and Finish Line

All categories will start at the 2^nd Floor of the Shangri-La Hotel

• Elite Male- 9:30 AM; Finish at Penthouse
• Elite Female- 9:32 AM; Finish at Penthouse
• Horizon Challenge (37 Floors)- 9:35 AM; Finish at 39^th Floor
• Team Challenge (59 Floors)- 9:50 AM ; Finish at Penthouse
• Full Challenge (59 Floors)- 10:00 AM; Finish at Penthouse
• Fun Climb (20 Floors)- 11:45 AM; Finish at 22^nd Floor

Water Stations at 22^nd, 39^th, 50^th floors and the Penthouse

Complimentary Conditioning Training Program

Starting June 2, runners who have registered for the Kerry Sports Vertical Run, any category, can participate in the free conditioning and training program which will be held every Saturday of the month of June 2018, from 9 AM to 10 AM at the Arena basketball court at Kerry Sports Manila. Those who want to avail this program have to present their confirmation email during the training session.

Event Info

Governed by the International Skyrunning Federation, the Vertical World Circuit uses a point system that bases the participants ranking on each leg of the circuit. These points are then tallied at the end of the nine global legs to determine the Vertical World Circuit Champion.

Last year’s Elite category winners, Piotr Lobodzinski from Poland and Suzy Walsham from Australia are also participating in the Manila leg to defend their titles as Kerry Sports Manila Vertical Run champions. Lobodzinski previously raced to the top of the Shangri-La building in 6 minutes and 19 seconds, while Walsham reached the top in 7 minutes and 39 seconds.

Photo Credits: Kerry Sports, Shangri-La BGC