The Banyan Tree Bangkok has set the date for one of the most highly anticipated and unique charity events on the city’s competitive running event calendar.

Now in its 19th year, the Vertical Marathon is a 61-floor race to the top of the Banyan Tree Bangkok, a 5-star hotel located on Sathorn Road.

The annual event sees hundreds of runners of all ages and experience levels gathering at the break of dawn to dash up over 1,000 steps to the rooftop finishing line.

Participants in the 18th Banyan Tree Bangkok Vertical Marathon in 2017 reach the finishing line. Click to enlarge.

All proceeds from the event—which is set to take place on Sunday, 25 February 2018 will go to the Thai Red Cross and Red Crescent HIV Formula Feeding Fund under the patronage of Her Royal Highness, Princess Soamsawali.

The fund provides essential infant formula for babies of HIV- afflicted mothers.

For a registration fee of 400 Baht, all participants will receive an official event T-shirt, while those who make it all the way to the top will also get a medallion for their trophy case.

Banyan Tree Bangkok Sets Date for 19th Vertical Marathon