INAUGURAL MAH TOWERRUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES!
“Vertical Race in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur”
KUALA LUMPUR, 11 APRIL 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and the Malaysia Towerrunning Association (MTA) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its inaugural MAH Towerrunning Championship 2026 (MTC2026).
MAH Towerrunning Championship Event Details
Date : 11 April 2026
Venue : THE FACE Suites
Total Participants : 300
This landmark event serves as an industry-led initiative to position Malaysia as a premier sports tourism destination and a new addition to the country’s growing urban sports and sports tourism landscape.
The championship saw participants take on an intense climb of 51 floors, covering 1,186 steps, testing both physical endurance and mental resilience. Held in the early hours of the morning, the event featured a mix of seasoned towerrunning athletes and first-time participants from MAH member establishments.
The event was graced by both MAH and MTA leadership, alongside representative from Tourism Malaysia, including Mr. Mohd Ashrul Ashraf, Deputy Director (Package Development Division) and Ms. Zurina, Senior Deputy Director (VM2026 Secretariat).
WINNERS BY RACE CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1: MTA WOMEN
1st Place
Cheong Yan Wei
Time: 8:07 Mins
2nd Place
Raisya Adelea Rohazam
Time: 8:20 Mins
3rd Place:
Nurul Juliana Shakira Abdul Halim
Time: 8:30 Mins
CATEGORY 2: MTA MEN
1st Place
Soh Wai Ching
Time: 6:01 Mins
2nd Place
Muhammad Hazim Zuhairi Azahari
Time: 6:28 Mins
3rd Place
Samson Karega Kamau
Time: 6:52 Mins
CATEGORY 3: MAH WOMEN
1st Place
Liza Amelia Armen
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Time: 11:31 Mins
2nd Place
Siti Nur Aini Ghazali
Hotel: Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Time: 12:44 Mins
3rd Place
Nurul Atieyqah Syuhada Amir
Hotel: Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur
Time: 16:33 Mins
CATEGORY 4: MAH MEN
1st Place
Muhammad Danial Salahudin
Hotel: The Everly Putrajaya
Time: 9:27 Mins
2nd Place
Muhammad Muazim Noor Azmi
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Midtown
Time: 9:42 Mins
3rd Place
Abdul Rasyid Mohd Salehuddin
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Time: 9:52 Mins
CATEGORY 5: MAH Group Championship
1st Place
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Team Time: 32:06 Mins
2nd Place
1969 Business Suites
Team Time: 47:12 Mins
3rd Place
JUS CLIMBLAH
Team Time: 48:54 Mins
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Beyond the competition, participants also enjoyed a lucky draw session featuring hotel stays and dining experiences providing more chances for both competitive runners and casual participants to be rewarded.
MAH and MTA extends our appreciation to all participants, partners, volunteers and supporters who contributed to the success of this event.
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