330 meters, 82 floors, 2,047 steps
August 3: The International Speed Racing Alliance---Vertical Marathon World Tour makes its first entry into China. Beijing China World Summit Wing, 330 meters, 82 floors, 2,047 steps—looking forward to everyone’s challenge!
Official webpage: www.verticalrun.cn China World Summit Wing has been selected as an official venue for the 2013 Vertical World Circuit, the first-ever vertical... The Vertical World Circuit is an international climbing race organized by the International Skyrunning Federation. Since its inception in 2009, it has reached its fifth edition, with official statistics showing that 100,000 people worldwide have participated in this event.This sporting competition has its own unique beauty, using the most iconic skyscrapers in major world cities as race venues.
Participants race to the top of the city in just over ten minutes.
In 2013, the Vertical World Circuit, marking its fifth anniversary, was held across eight skyscrapers in eight cities in eight countries around the globe, with the final championship taking place in São Paulo, Brazil.
This edition also marks the first time a Chinese city has officially participated in the event. The registration fee is 60 RMB, and all proceeds go to charity.
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Registration Notes:
1. Chinese registration page: http://www.verticalrun.cn/zw/
2. Individual Registration: From June 7 to June 30, the registration fee is 60 RMB; from July 1 to July 26, the fee is 80 RMB.
3. Team Registration: 4 people per group
From June 7 to June 30, the registration fee is 200 RMB; from July 1 to July 26, the fee is 270 RMB.
4. Online card payment, currently accepted card types include: MasterCard and VISA (when filling in the credit cardholder’s name, please refer to the pinyin on the card).
5. The amount shown for card payments is: USD 9.78.
If you're interested or have already registered, feel free to contact fellow travelers to team up.
Participation is just a form—there's no need to necessarily conquer 330 meters, 82 floors, or 2,047 steps...
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