Sinar Mas Plaza to host tower running race on Oct 18
Registration is now open for the Sinar Mas Plaza leg of the Towerrunning Grand Prix Shanghai, which will take place on Oct 18.
Event highlights
- Runners will climb 66 floors and 1,763 steps to reach a height of 320 meters, taking on one of Shanghai's tallest towers.
- After the race, runners can enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai's skyline from The Stage observation deck at Sinar Mas Plaza.
- Water and medical stations will be set up on the 20th, 34th, 51st, and 66th floors.
- Runners who complete the climb will receive a Sinar Mas Plaza commemorative medal marking the 66 floors and every step along the way.
Categories
Individual: 250 men and 150 women
Team: 20 teams of four. The team with the shortest combined time across all four members wins.
Registration
Registration deadline: Oct 10, or until capacity is reached
Fees: 59 yuan ($8.81) per person for the individual category; 199 yuan per team
How to register: Through the WeChat accounts of Towerrunning Grand Prix (垂直登高大奖赛) or Qihuan Sports (奇欢体育)
Race pack and collection
Race pack: Drawstring bag, event T-shirt, and bib with timing chip
When: Oct 16–17, 2 pm–8 pm
Where: North Square, Sinar Mas Plaza, No 501 Dongdaming Road, Hongkou district
Source: Towerrunning Grand Prix