The Climb to Abu Dhabi
Fri. 27 Jan. 2017
Abu Dhabi, AE
Timing & Scoring
Final results
Registration closed
Event description
Under the initiative of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and hosted by the Etihad Towers, The Climb to Abu Dhabi will see the world's best professionals and amateurs climb up 82 floors / 1,617 steps in a time trial format competing for a prize pool of USD 25,000. The inaugural event to be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 and will also incorporate family, school and community categories competing in a 32-floor / 720-step challenge.

The Climb to Abu Dhabi will have a total of 6 race categories. Open to professionals from across the world, amateurs, families and schools in a variety of individual and team relays the event is set for an electric launch.
Sponsors
Location
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Venue
Etihad Towers
Address
Corniche West Street, Opp Emirates Palace Hotel
City
Abu Dhabi
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
Challenger (82 floors / 1,617 steps)
Fri. 27 Jan. 2017
10:15
310 m
Elite (82 floors / 1,617 steps)
Fri. 27 Jan. 2017
10:15
310 m
Individual Challenge (32 floors / 720 steps)
Fri. 27 Jan. 2017
12:00
140 m
Registration
Registration open
Wed. 21 Dec. 2016
Registration close
Sun. 22 Jan. 2017 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes and teams
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Practical info
Races
Race information
Race pack collection
TBA
Transport to start
Own transport to start (walking distance from car park)
Transport from finish
Own transport from finish (walking distance from car park)
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Water, and a healthy snack (salad, wrap and choice of fresh smoothie or fresh coffee) will be provided.
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Paramedic present, Physician present.
Parking
Free Parking for 4 hours is available within the Etihad Towers although space is limited. Use of public transport is advised.
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ProChip by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
No medals
Trophies
Prize money for individuals and corporate/relay teams. <a href="http://climbtoabudhabi.sport360.com/race-information#bookmark5" target="_blank">More info</a> <span class="ext"></span>
Races

Challenger (82 floors / 1,617 steps)

Distance
  • 310 m
Start date
Fri. 27 Jan. 2017
Start time
10:15
Start location
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
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Finish location
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
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Cut-off
0h 40m
Age categories
/ 16-99
Team categories
/ 16-99
Note(s)
This category will compete in Tower 2 of the Etihad Towers across 82 floors / 1,617 steps.
The race is based on a time trial format with Top 5 prize money for men and women distributed.
Due to the nature and physical demands, this race category requires athletes to have competed in the following events and are GCC National or Residents:
  • Marathon or Half Marathon
  • Endurance/Obstacle Race such as Desert Warrior Challenge, Spartan Race, Wadi Adventure and or Tough Mudder

A cut off time of 20mins Male and 24mins Female at the 50 floors marker will be applied on race day as a safety measure.

Race Schedule:
08:30 – Race Village Opens
09:45 – Corporate Relay
10.15 – Challengers
11.00 – Elite Time Trail starts
13.30 – Prize Presentation Ceremony in Village

Elite (82 floors / 1,617 steps)

Distance
  • 310 m
Start date
Fri. 27 Jan. 2017
Start time
10:15
Start location
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
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Finish location
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
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Cut-off
0h 40m
Age categories
/ 16-99
Note(s)
This category will compete in Tower 2 of the Etihad Towers across 82 floors / 1,617 steps.
The race is based on a time trial format with Top 5 prize money for men and women distributed.
Due to the nature and physical demands, this race category requires athletes to have competed in the following events and are GCC National or Residents:
  • Marathon or Half Marathon
  • Endurance/Obstacle Race such as Desert Warrior Challenge, Spartan Race, Wadi Adventure and or Tough Mudder

A cut off time of 20mins Male and 24mins Female at the 50 floors marker will be applied on race day as a safety measure.

Race Schedule:
08:30 – Race Village Opens
09:45 – Corporate Relay
10.15 – Challengers
11.00 – Elite Time Trail starts
13.30 – Prize Presentation Ceremony in Village

Individual Challenge (32 floors / 720 steps)

Distance
  • 140 m
Start date
Fri. 27 Jan. 2017
Start time
12:00
Start location
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
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Finish location
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
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Cut-off
1h 30m
Age categories
/ 16-29
/ 30-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-99
Team categories
/ 16-99
Note(s)
This category will compete in Tower 3 of the Etihad Towers across 32 floors / 720 steps.

Race Schedule:
08:30 – Race Village Opens
12.00 – Individual Challenge
12.30 – Family Relay
13.00 – School Relay
13.30 – Prize Presentation Ceremony in Village
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Company
Sport360
Event contact
James Pritchard
Phone
+971 50 376 3409
E-mail
[email protected]
Website
http://climbtoabudhabi.sport360.com/
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