Thursday, March 07, 2019

Turkish Airlines - the new title sponsor for 'KL Tower International Towerthon Challenge 2019’



Kuala Lumpur, 7 March 2019 - KL Tower once again will be hosting the most awaited prestigious and internationally-acclaimed extreme sports event for 2019 - the 'Turkish Airlines KL Tower lnternational Towerthon Challenge 2019' on Sunday, 21 April 2019, starting as early as 5:00am in the morning.

This annual event will be held with the objectives of providing opportunities for the participants to test their physical and mental endurance by conquering the top of KL Tower which is the tallest telecommunication tower in Southeast Asia and the seventh tallest in the world. 

Finisher Medal

“The start location will be changed this year to the bus parking area which is about 200m from the lobby from the previous flag-off venue at the foothill, about 800m away. Thus, participants will spend less time on the road and conserve more energy to climb the 2,058 steps up to the 288m-high tower", said YBhg. Datuk Rozlan Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn. Bhd.

Event T-Shirt

Top 100 Finisher T-Shirt

The elites runners will be flagged off in the first wave before the rest of the participants. The first 100 runners with the fastest time to the top will be receiving a special 100 FINISHER T-shirt.

The participants will stand a chance to win the overall cash prizes worth RM44,600. The highest ranked Malaysian in the Men Open and Women Open category will receive an additional cash prize of RM2.000.00 each and a chance to represent Malaysia in the World Tower Running 2020 in an overseas location which to be determined, with all expenses paid for by Menara Kuala Lumpur.


This year, one of the largest airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines is the title sponsor for 'KL Tower lnternational Towerthon Challenge 2019’. All the participant will stand a chance to win some lucrative lucky draw prizes including 2 x Turkish Airlines return flight ticket to lstanbul for two (2) pax.

"Turkish Airlines is proud to support this event and to make this event accessible and enjoyable for everyone. I look forward to welcome everyone onboard Turkish Aidines to experience unforgettable hospitality and services," said Mr. Muhammad Hamza Arslan, Country Manager, Malaysia, Turkish Airlines Inc.

To further hype up the event, KL Tower is offering each participant and a companion to try out the thrilling attractions on top of KL Tower such as the Sky Box and Sky Deck at a very special fate RM20/pax only (normal price RM99/pax and RM71/pax respectively for MyKad holders). Don’t miss out the opponunity to experience, ‘Sitting On The Edge (SOTE)’. at only RM50/pax for MyKad holders and RM70/pax for others. Offer valid from 19 until 21 April 2019 only.

The public is welcome to experience a ride around Kuala Lumpur in a Lamborghini supercar by donating RM100. There will be 15 Lamborghini cars for you to choose from. The donation will be channelled to the selected orphanages and homes for the poor. The experience is made possible by the Lamborghini Owners Malaysia.


The participating partners for ‘Turkish Airlines KL Tower lnternational Towerthon Challenge 2019' are Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), Tourism Malaysia. Dewan Bandaraye Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), Fire & Rescue Department (BOMBA) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur and The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

Title Partners TURKISH AIRLINES, Partners Unifi, Notthingheels, Life Care. Pharmaniaga, Lamborghini Owners Malaysia, Adrenaline Addict, Official Hotel OASIA Suites Kuala Lumpur, Official Apparel ULTRON, Official Culinary Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant, Official Digital App JomRun and Technical Organiser Equip Management.

Register now at http://www.adrenalineaddict.asia/klt2019 or via “JomRun” mobile app which can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple App Store.

For further enquiries. please contact 03-2020 1926 or visit the KL Towerhon official Facebook, KL Tower Towerthon Official or Instagram @kltowertowerthon.

Photos by: ActionPix Malaysia.

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