step up for vertical run
shangi-la hotel bankkok is gearing up to present its first stair race this friday.
aimed at helping less fortunate students in nakhon nayok province, the vertical run 2014 will be held at the 25-storey shang-li wing's gruelling 90.6m climb of 494 steps.
participants of all ages can attempt the challenge, starting at 9am.
the winner in the male and female categories will receive a trophy and a dining voucher for a romantic dinner cruise for two aboard the hotel's horizon cruise.
all participants who canmake it to the rooftop of the hotel's shangri-la wing will also receive a finisher's medal.
entry fee is 500 baht per person and includes a t-shirt. all proceeds after expenses will support a kindergarten classroom renovation project at baan chongtakian school in nakhon nayok.
shangri-la hotel is located on sai wat suan plu, charoen krung road. registration can be made at the hotel's human resources department on 02-236-7777 ext 6609