EVENT HANDBOOK 25 NOVEMBER 2018 SWISSÔTEL THE STAMFORD

EVENT HANDBOOK 25 NOVEMBER 2018 SWISSÔTEL THE STAMFORD

EVENT NARRATIVE The Swissôtel Vertical Marathon returns on Sunday, 25 November 2018. Witness world-class competition at its peak as you and more than 2,200 other participants blaze up 1,336 steps over 73 storeys in the shortest time possible. Soaring at a height of 226 metres as one of Southeast Asia s tallest hotels, Swissôtel The Stamford has been the site for Asia s pioneer and most challenging Vertical Marathon since its inauguration in 1987. 02

CONTENT 04 05 06 07 10 1 1 13 14 15 18 19 PRE-EVENT THE CLIMB POST-EVENT REPC EVENT SCHEDULE VENUE HALF VERTICAL MARATHON VERTICAL CHALLENGE PRIZES KEY NOTES SPONSORS 03

PRE-EVENT Print confirmation slip REPC @ TripleFit Millenia Walk Refer to page 7 Check your flag off timing Refer to page 10 Plan your way there Refer to page 12 Familiarise yourself with the venue Refer to page 11-12 If you are unwell, refrain from taking part Pack light, bring only your essentials Set your alarm clock and rest early! 04

THE CLIMB No bib, no climb! Bring your bib! Baggage service is at Level 4 Report to the correct start area Refer to page 11 If unwell, seek help from marshals Race Starts! Climb Safe! Wait for queue announcement Finish your climb at the Helipad! In the event of inclement weather... For your safety, finish point will be relocated to Level 69 05

POST-EVENT Collect your medal and hydrate Whip out your phones and take more photos! Photo taking is limited to 5 mins Check out the Race Village booths @ Level 4 Provisional results available 15 mins after your climb Hashtag #SVM2018 in your social media uploads! Final results will be available in 2 weeks Download your E-Cert in 2 weeks Rest well and see you again next year! 06

RACE ENTRY PACK COLLECTION Date : Saturday, 17 November 2018 Time : 9.30am - 6.30pm Venue : TripleFit, 9 Raffles Boulevard #02-63, Millenia Walk Singapore 039596 The race pack contains a Swissôtel Vertical Marathon T-shirt, race bib and other awesome products from our event sponsors! Simply present your NRIC/Passport for identification as well as an e-copy of your confirmation slip when collecting your race pack. You may authorise someone to collect your race pack on your behalf if you are unable to do so on 17 November 2018. The authorised person must bring along the following documents: The completed authorisation letter His/her identification card A print-out of the participant s confirmation email and A photocopy of the participant s identification card Important Note: We will not be able to issue race packs without a valid form of identification (i.e.: NRIC/Passport) 07

RACE ENTRY PACK COLLECTION Getting to REPC By Car By Taxi By MRT : Parking is available at Millenia Singapore Carpark : Alight at Taxi Stand C-20 along Raffles Boulevard : Alight at Promenade Station along Circle Line and Downtown Line, and walk out from Exit B Entitlements 1,336STEPS 226 73 METRES STOREYS Reporting Time: 6.05AM RISE AND RUN WITH THE SUN A0001 PARTICIPANT NAME Emergency Tel - 9342 8785 Participant Hotline - 9341 4178 08

Reporting Time: 6.05AM PARTICIPANT NAME Emergency Tel - 9342 8785 Participant Hotline - 9341 4178 RACE DETAILS How To Wear Your Bib RISE AND RUN WITH THE SUN A0001 Please fill up and verify your medical information on the back of the bib. Bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt and secured with the safety pins provided. Baggage Deposit Date : Sunday, 25 November 2018 Time : 5.00am - 1.00pm Venue : Fullerton Room Level 4, Raffles City Convention Centre Each participant is only allowed to deposit one bag no larger than 47.0 x 27.0 x 18.0 cm for purchased baggage deposit. You can also pay for baggage deposit services on the day of the event if you did not manage to purchase it during registration and REPC. Important Note: Purchased baggage deposit is available at S$5 per person and is on a first-come-first-served basis. 09

EVENT SCHEDULE Category TripleFit Rise & Run with the Sun AccorHotels Men s Open AccorHotels Women s Open Men s Local Women s Local Men s Masters Women s Masters Prize Presentation 1 (Open and Local Categories) Half Vertical Marathon Buddies & Besties Half Vertical Marathon Buddies & Besties (A) Buddies & Besties (B) Corporate Challenge Under Armour Vertical Challenge Prize Presentation 2 (Masters and Buddies & Besties Categories) Prize Presentation 3 (Corporate and Vertical Challenge, and Special Awards) Time 6.15am 6.40am 7.10am 7.35am 8.00am 8.25am 8.50am 9.10am 9.10am 9.25am 9.40am 10.05am 10.30am 11.00am 11.20am 11.55am 10

VENUE Level 73: Finish Point Level 69: Inclement Weather Finish Point Level 4: Half Vertical Marathon Start Point Hydration Point Prepaid Baggage Service Race Village Level 1: Full Vertical Marathon Start Point Sponsor s Booths Hydration Point Information Booth First Aid Post Stage 11

VENUE MAP By Car By Taxi By MRT : Parking is available at Raffles City Shopping Centre Carpark : Alight at Taxi Stand C-14 along Stamford Road : Alight at City Hall Station along the North-South and East-West line, and walk out from Exit A 12

HALF VERTICAL MARATHON If you are taking part in the Swissôtel Half Vertical Marathon, proceed to Blundell Room on Level 4. If you are taking part in the Buddies & Besties Half Vertical Marathon, proceed to Clark Room on Level 4. You are advised to report at least 10 minutes before your flag off time to ensure sufficient preparation time before the race. You will then be ushered up to Level 42 where your race will begin. Blundell Room and Clark Room on Level 4 can be accessed via the shopping mall s escalators. 13

VERTICAL CHALLENGE introduces an all new category this year - The Under Armour Vertical Challenge. Be prepared for an intense full body workout to test your speed, strength and endurance. Click here bit.ly/2rbxcid to view a demonstration video of the different exercises in the Under Armour Vertical Challenge. Participants are required to complete the following exercises in sequence: LEVEL 1 LEVEL 71 Mountain Climbers (15 reps) 1x left + 1x right = 1 Rep Commando Planks (15 reps) 1x left + 1x right = 1 Rep Slam Ball (15 reps) Agility Ladder (1 round) Slalom Drill (1 round) Those who are unable to complete the required number of reps will incur a 90 seconds time penalty for each exercise. Important Note: In the event of inclement weather, the finish point will be relocated to Level 69, and the Level 71 stations will be closed down. 14

PRIZES Champion 1 st Runner Up 2 nd Runner Up AccorHotels Men s & Women s Open Winner s Trophy S$1,000.00 Cash Prize Swissôtel The Stamford Presidential Suite 1-Night Stay (worth S$1299) 6-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$200 TripleFit Retail Voucher Fitbit Charge 3 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle Winner s Trophy S$800.00 Cash Prize 3-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$100 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle $50 Swissôtel The Stamford Dining Voucher Winner s Trophy S$500.00 Cash Prize 1-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$50 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle $25 Swissôtel The Stamford Dining Voucher Men s & Women s Local Swissôtel Sydney Premier King Room 2-Nights Stay (worth S$1098) Winner s Trophy Fairmont Jakarta Fairmont Suite 2-Nights Stay (worth S$1098) 6-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$200 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle Winner s Trophy 3-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$100 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle $50 Swissôtel The Stamford Dining Voucher Winner s Trophy 1-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$50 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle $25 Swissôtel The Stamford Dining Voucher 15

PRIZES Men s & Women s Masters Buddies & Besties Challenge Corporate Challenge Champion Winner s Trophy Swissôtel The Stamford Premier Room 1-Night Stay (worth S$399) 6-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$200 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle 2 x Winner s Trophy Winner s Trophy Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Luxury Room 2-Nights Stay (worth S$656) 2 x 6-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership 2 x S$200 TripleFit Retail Voucher 2 x Fitbit Alta HR 2 x 16oz Hydro Flask Bottle Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Luxury Room 2-Nights Stay (worth S$934) 2 x 16oz Hydro Flask Bottle Winner s Trophy 2 x Winner s Trophy Winner s Trophy 1 st Runner Up 3-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$100 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle $50 Swissôtel The Stamford Dining Voucher 2 x 3-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership 2 x S$100 TripleFit Retail Voucher 2 x Fitbit Alta HR 2 x 16oz Hydro Flask Bottle 2 x 16oz Hydro Flask Bottle 2 nd Runner Up Winner s Trophy 1-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$50 TripleFit Retail Voucher 32oz Hydro Flask Bottle $25 Swissôtel The Stamford Dining Voucher 2 x Winner s Trophy Winner s Trophy 2x 1-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership 2x S$50 TripleFit Retail Voucher 2 x Fitbit Alta HR 2 x 16oz Hydro Flask Bottle 2 x 16oz Hydro Flask Bottle 16

PRIZES Top Male and Female Oldest Participant Under Armour Vertical Challenge Swissôtel The Stamford Premier Room 1-Night Stay (worth S$399) 6-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$200 TripleFit Retail Voucher Under Armour Duffel Bag Under Armour Running Cap Under Armour Running Socks 6-month TripleFit Unlimited Membership S$200 TripleFit Retail Voucher Under Armour Duffel Bag Under Armour Running Cap Under Armour Running Socks Oldest Male & Female Participant and Most Creatively Dressed Participant Swissôtel The Stamford Premier Room 1-Night Stay (worth S$399) 16oz Hydro Flask Bottle 17

KEY NOTES Please be punctual and report 10 minutes before the flag off time. If you are late, you will not be entitled to the prizes and may not be able to participate in the event. The Organiser reserves the right to change the flag off time for any categories should circumstance demands it. In the event of inclement weather, the Event Owner and Event Organiser reserves the right to delay the commencement of the Event or amend the route to the finish point without prior notice to Participants. Should the inclement weather persist after the delay in start timings, the Event Owner and Event Organiser reserves the right to cancel the Event without any refund of registration fee. Participants must furnish details on the reverse side of the assigned Event Bib accurately. If there is an emergency, the Event Organiser and medical personnel will contact the next-of-kin identified on the Event Bib. For safety reasons, Participants have to be equipped with proper footwear and are advised to dress lightly on Event day. Participants will not be allowed to start if they are in their slippers, crocs or any other footwear deemed unsuitable by The Organiser during the Event. Any team member who fails to complete or adhere to the requirements will result in the disqualification of the team. 18

SPONSORS Supported By Official Apparel Partner Official Fitness Partner Official Medical Partner Official Hydration Partners Official Charity Partner Official Sponsors Official Organisers 19

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