THE much-awaited fourth staging of the vertical run of Kerry Sports Manila happens next month with a new presenting partner while promising yet again another exciting and challenging event.
Happening on Sept. 22 in Shangri-La at the Fort at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, the fourth Vertical Run with Kerry Sports has Citi Philippines on board as presenting partner and aims to build on its previous staging that has seen participants’ fitness tested to the limits.
The event once again will have runners facing one of the tallest buildings in the metropolis, faring at 229.3 meters.
The Citi Vertical Run 2019 with Kerry Sports Manila, organized by Shangri-La at the Fort, has been given the “Qualified Race (QR)” title by the International Skyrunning Federation, the world governing body for skyscraper racing.
“We are proud to be the home of the Manila Vertical Run in Kerry Sports Manila. Every year, runners from all over the world gather to this massive event to test their fitness and finish strong. We’ve had a solid run for three years and every year it keeps getting better and better. We look forward to partnering with Citi to make this event a huge success,” said John Rice, General Manager of Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila and Area Vice-President for Philippine Properties, at the press launch for the event on Aug. 22 at Kerry Sports Manila.
For Citi, it looks at its involvement in the vertical run with excitement and is hoping that it will be the first of many events it would do with Kerry Sports.
To have more people try the vertical challenge, organizers expanded the number of categories runners can join in, namely, the Full Challenge, Four-Runners Challenge, Horizon Challenge and Fun Climb.
The Full Challenge will see runners race up to 59 floors, conquering 1,353 steps at 250 meters. The minimum age for this category is 18 years old. Registration fee for it is placed at P1,500.
The Four-Runners Challenge will see a team of four run together the 59 floors. Their official record will be based on the third runner that crosses the finish line. Registration cost is P6,000 for the entire team.
Meanwhile, the Horizon Challenge is a fun challenge by running up 37 floors. Minimum age requirement is 12 years old. Rate is at P1,200.
The Fun Climb is for beginners or non-runners who wish to try the Vertical Run. In it runners only climb up to 20 floors. Minimum age requirement is 10 years old. Rate is at P1,200.
To register and other particulars for the Citi Vertical Run 2019, log on www.manilaverticalrun.com or go to Kerry Sports Manila in Shangri-La at the Fort. Deadline of registration is until Sept. 8, 10 p.m. — Michael Angelo S. Murillo
