KLTRIC2025 Elevates Malaysia Onto the World Towerrunning Map

Kuala Lumpur, 30 November 2025 – The Kuala Lumpur Tower once again proved itself as the beating heart of vertical sports when more than 2,000 runners from 30 countries conquered the Turkish Airlines Kuala Lumpur Tower Run International Challenge 2025 (KLTRIC2025). The climb – 1,608 steps to the summit – was a true showcase of global strength and Malaysian pride.

This year’s edition drew athletes from Japan, China, Turkey, Germany, the UK, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the United States, reinforcing Kuala Lumpur Tower’s reputation as a premier destination for towerrunning and sports tourism in Southeast Asia. With the bold theme “Victory is Vertical”, KLTRIC2025 highlighted Malaysia’s rising prominence in the global towerrunning circuit, aligning with national efforts to boost sports tourism ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.

Champions of KLTRIC2025

The competition delivered thrilling battles across all categories, with elite athletes and rising stars pushing their limits for glory and a share of the RM80,000 prize pool.

Men’s Open

🥇 Soh Wai Ching (Malaysia) – 08:11.404

🥈 Muhammad Hazim Zuhairi Bin Azahari – 09:09.763

🥉 Ching Chun Lo – 09:11.725

Women’s Open

🥇 Tea Faber (Croatia) – 10:10.970

🥈 Klaudia Krajewska – 11:17.262

🥉 Li Tsz Yau – 11:38.100

Men’s Veteran

🥇 Emanuele Manzi (Italy) – 09:45.888

🥈 Jeff – 09:57.622

🥉 Geoffrey Birgen – 11:04.328

Women’s Veteran

🥇 Valentina Belotti (Italy) – 10:44.916

🥈 Jane Wanjiru Muriuki – 11:53.955

🥉 Serene Cheong – 12:28.498

Boys (Youth)

🥇 Muhammad Adam Amjad Bin Mohd Azizul (Malaysia) – 10:09.708

🥈 Muhd Haziq Bin Mohd Hairol Izmi – 10:38.678

🥉 Muhd Harrrith Hazim Bin Mohd Hairol Izmi – 10:51.701

Girls (Youth)

🥇 Raisya Adelea Binti Rohazam (Malaysia) – 12:53.304

🥈 Adele Manzi – 13:09.090

🥉 Helena Sailer – 15:06.621

A Proud Moment for Malaysia

Khairil Faizal Hj Othman, CEO of LSH Service Master Sdn. Bhd., described KLTRIC2025 as a milestone in Malaysia’s sporting heritage:

“This is a proud moment for Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur Tower is not only an architectural icon – it is now a recognised arena for world-class vertical sports. The participation of runners from Asia, Europe, Australia and the United States reflects the strong confidence international athletes have in our event.”

Looking Ahead to KLTRIC2026

Organisers have confirmed that the next edition, KLTRIC2026, will take place on 14 June 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Tower. Strategically timed to support Visit Malaysia 2026, the event is expected to attract even more international athletes and further cement Malaysia’s position on the global sports tourism map.