Vertical Rush
- Race date: Thurs 25 February 2010
- Distance: Tower running 42 floors
- Location: Tower 42, the City of London
- Sponsorship required:
Individual £150 (£35 registration fee)
Teams of five £750 (£175 registration fee)
Hit the peak of fitness with Vertical Rush, the UK's original and best tower running event!
Now in its second year, Vertical Rush is a uniquely demanding and exciting challenge in aid of Shelter. Join 1200 runners racing up 920 steps to the 42nd floor of Tower 42, the tallest building in the City of London. You can compete as an individual or as part of a team, and our precise chip-timing will show who has come out on top.
How we will support you:
- Training video produced by Bannatynes Gyms.
- Free ticket to the evening drinks reception.
- Prizes for the best individuals and teams.
- Fundraising advice and tips to maximise your sponsorship potential.
- A fantastic Shelter running t-shirt to wear on the day.
- Marshalls to cheer you on as you run.
- The friendly Shelter Events Team at the end of the phone to answer any questions you have.
About the race
From 7:30am, runners will set off in eight waves, with a wave starting every hour until 2:30pm. Participants will run up 42 floors to reach Vertigo 42, a champagne bar with the most magnificent views of the City. Your time will be recorded, and you will be invited to join your fellow Vertical Rushers for an evening drinks reception at Gibson Hall, adjacent to Tower 42, to find out the all-important results.
Watch our film of the 2009 event
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Further information
If you have any questions please get in touch. Call the Events Team on 0344 515 1190 or email marathon@shelter.org.uk.
