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Malaysia’s highest towerrunning event at Merdeka 118, the second tallest building in the world. The inaugural edition in 2025 welcomed thousands of participants who climbed 2,845 steps to Level 118, earning two Malaysia Book of Records titles. The challenge returns in 2026 – bigger, better, and higher than ever.

The Sky Race 2025 proudly set two Malaysia Book of Records titles:
1. Most Finishers in a Towerrunning Race
2. Highest Towerrunning Race

Anyone aged 13 and above is welcome. Whether you’re an elite athlete chasing a podium or a first-timer climbing at your own pace, The Sky Race is for everyone. Thousands successfully completed the challenge in 2025 proving it’s achievable step by step.

The event is suitable for all fitness levels, as long as you have a determined mindset! There is no cut-off time, so you can go at your own pace. But of course, the better you prepare, the easier it will be!

The elites will take between 16-25 minutes. The majority of participants will require anything from 40-90 minutes. But don’t worry, there is no cut-off time, so you can take as long as you need, and you can rest continuously on your ascent!

Participants are released in waves to ensure a smooth climb. Your timing chip records your official result from start to finish.

Each participant will wear a timing chip on their bib. The start time will be recorded as soon as you cross the start mat at the ground floor (once you enter the stairwell) and the finish time will be recorded at the finish line on Level 118. As this is a time-trial race format, you will see your time and ranking on a continuously updating leaderboard throughout the event.

Yes exactly! Participants climb the 2845 stairs up, then take the lift back down. You will have a period of time to enjoy the view at the top and to take photos before you come back down again.

The view from Level 118 is breathtaking – you’ll get to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur!

Other tower events have no view at all at the top, but The Sky Race gives participants an exceptional reward for their hard work.

The Sky Race 2025 proudly set two Malaysia Book of Records titles:
1. Most Finishers in a Towerrunning Race
2. Highest Towerrunning Race

Anyone aged 13 and above is welcome. Whether you’re an elite athlete chasing a podium or a first-timer climbing at your own pace, The Sky Race is for everyone. Thousands successfully completed the challenge in 2025 proving it’s achievable step by step.

You’ll climb 2,845 stairs to the 118th floor. Malaysian Towerrunning Champion, Soh Wai Ching completed it in under 16 minutes, while most participants finished between 45-90 minutes. There’s no official cut-off time, so you can move at your own pace.

You’ll have approximately 10-15 minutes to soak in the best view in KL before heading back down to the Event Village by lift.

Yes! We encourage you to record this memorable race and the rewarding view at the top. At the finish line and throughout the climb and event, there will be a team of professional photographers to capture the best images of participants.

Yes! More details about spectator access and The Sky Race Village will be announced as we get closer to race day. In 2025, families and friends gathered at Stadium Merdeka to enjoy entertainment, activities, and cheer on participants.

Yes, there will be ample aid stations throughout the climb.

Yes, there will be qualified medical personnel at strategic points throught the climb.

Yes. You may bring your own hydration, but it must be in a hydration vest or bottles securely attached to your body. For safety reasons, hand-held bottles are not allowed – your hands need to stay free for balance and to hold the handrail during the climb.

Everybody should be able to finish, but if you really want to stop, then breakout points are available from which you can access an elevator down. In this scenario, you will be officially disqualified and you will not receive the finisher medal however.

Participants should be in good general health and free from any conditions that could be aggravated by physical exertion. If in doubt, consult your doctor before registering.

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Individual participants will be flagged off at intervals of approximately 5s.

There is an option during the ticket purchase process to apply for an elite start. Follow the steps and upload a relevant recent performance result for the chance to be flagging off in the first elite start wave.

Merdeka 118 is easily accessible via public transport (MRT and LRT) or by car.

Yes, car parking is available at Merdeka 118 itself.