Vertical Rush at Tower 42, London

Vertical Rush, London’s biggest and best tower-running
event, is back in the capital for a fourth year!

Race Details

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Race date: Thu 1 March 2012

Distance: 920 steps, 183 metres

Location: Tower 42, the City of London

Join hundreds of runners racing to the top of Tower 42 in the City of London, and help Shelter along the way! Up for the challenge?

About the race

Runners set off at staggered start times, running up 42 floors to reach Vertigo 42, a champagne bar with magnificent views of the City. Your time is recorded, and you can sign up solo, in a team of five or in relay team of three.

Vertical Rush is part of the international Vertical World Circuit, a network of nine tower-running events across the globe.

Individual: £165 (£35 registration fee)

Teams of five: £750 (£175 registration fee)

Relay team of three: £450 (£105 registration fee)

You get:

  • Precise chip timing for accuracy.
  • A Shelter t-shirt to wear on the day.
  • Marshals to cheer you on.
  • A free Shelter goody bag.
  • Prizes for the fastest participants.

Celebrate after the race at our thank-you reception to find out your all-important results!

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