Vertical Marathon

by © Paul Dodson 2008

Festival Location: Singapore City, Singapore

Festival Type(s): Marathons | Ultramarathons | Fun Runs , Bizarre Sports Events, Extreme Sports Events

If you've got lungs the size of Luxembourg and fancy yourself on the ol' Nautilus down the local gym then Singapore's Vertical Marathon may just be for you.

At a piffling 226 metres, South East Asia's highest hotel, Swissotel The Stamford in downtown Singapore City plays host to the Vertical Marathon every November.

As the name implies a vertical marathon involves dragging your butt upstairs - in this case 73 storeys of 'em - as quick as humanly possible.

There are five categories in which participants can compete -men's open, women's open, men's veteran, women's masters and corporate charity.

The winners of the open divisions are then flown to New York to compete in the prestigious Empire State Run-Up. Deep joy!

Singapore's Vertical Marathon When, Where and More Info Please

When: Annually in November

Where: Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

More Info Please: For event details check out the Vertical Marathon website.

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