Swissotel Vertical Marathon 2007 Registration and Details

UPDATE: 19/09/07

Got an email from the organising team on the confirmation of my application. Included are some relevant details:

Standard Event Information:

Vertical Marathon 2007 Race Info
2007 Swissôtel Vertical Marathon 73 Storeys, 1336 steps
Race Location: Swissôtel The Stamford
Event Date: Sunday, 11th November 2007
Closing date: 11th October 2007
Start Time: 07.30am
Max Participants: 1200

Registration Fees
Early Bird: $32 (Till 21th September 2007)
Normal: $42

Registration Form Download (External Link)
Registration is only by Post, Fax or By Hand, send it to:

Race Categories

• Under 20
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• Above 50
• Mens Opens
• Womens Opens

Runner Entitlements

• Goodie bag
• T-shirt
• Race Bib
• Safety Pins
• Champion Chip

Participants will be informed the Goodie bag and T-shirt collection date nearer to the event.

Race Day Conduct

• Participants will report to the Start Point at least 10 minutes prior to Start Time.
• Participants in queue will be flagged off in groups of not more than 8.
• Following the flag off, participants will run towards the stairway, enter the stairway and race up 73 storeys.
• Timing will start at flag off.
• Start times are estimates. The Organiser reserves the right to change times without prior notice
• Baggage storage facilities will not be available.
• Start Point on street level – Bottled mineral water and Red Bull drink will be available.
• Finish Point at Helipad – Bottled mineral water will be available.

Registered Participants Race-day Registration

Please bring your Identification Card / Photo ID.
Please register during the allocated time slot.

Start Time

Runners Advise

• Keep to the side of the railings.
• Encourage fellow participants.
• Do not push, shove and block other racers. Failure to maintain good sportsmanship will result in disqualification.
• If you are climbing up with friends, do not block the entire width of the stairwell.
• Be considerate, allow space for other racers to overtake at all times.

At the Top

• Participants are allowed to stay at the helipad for 10 minutes to enjoy the panoramic view.
  Finisher Medal & Certificate
• Finisher medal will be handed to participants at the Finish point upon return of
  ChampionChip.
• Certificates will be available at Registration / Information Desk. However, please allow
  race officials at least one hour after the completion of respective races to have the
  certificates ready.
• Uncollected certificates will not be mailed.

Results

• Results of top 20 finish in each category will be posted on Results Board an hour after
  completion of last race in each category.
• The Organiser’s decision is final.
• Top 3 finishers of each category will be presented with prizes.
• Prize winners must be present to claim their prizes.

Medical Evacuation

• All fire escape door to be kept unlock on all floors along the route.
• A route marshal shall be planted on every 5 floors of the route to aid in evacuation of any injured participants.
• All injured will be removed from the building via the building lift (Fireman Lift).

Race Photos
Race photos will be available for viewing and purchase on www.sportsphotox.com, 5
days after the event.

Should you have any questions with regards to the Race Day you may call the Race
Office at 65 6438 1715 till Friday 9 November, 2007 6pm.