2026 Second Wuxi City Summit Vertical Marathon Challenge (2026第二届无锡城市之巅垂直马拉松挑战赛)

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2026 Second Wuxi City Summit Vertical Marathon Challenge (2026第二届无锡城市之巅垂直马拉松挑战赛) zuicool.com
Date 24 Oct, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $8.65
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2026 Second Wuxi City Summit Vertical Marathon Challenge (2026第二届无锡城市之巅垂直马拉松挑战赛)

About the event

On October 24, 2026, the second edition of the "Leap into Xicheng・Aspire to Climb" Vertical Marathon Challenge will take place at Wuxi Suning Square in Liangxi District. The event starts at 9:30 AM and participants will race up from the ground floor (1F) all the way to the top floor, level 67. This impressive skyscraper stands tall with a vertical height of 328 meters.
The course features an exhilarating climb consisting of 2010 stairs that lead runners through multiple levels of excitement and challenge. The event is designed for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers, offering two distinct categories: the Elite Group (from level 1 to 67) limited to 300 participants aged between 18-60 years old; and the Experience Group (level 1 to 10), accommodating up to 200 individuals ranging from children as young as eight to adults of all ages.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to test their limits against one of Wuxi's most iconic landmarks, pushing themselves toward the summit at level 67 in this thrilling vertical marathon experience.
The race is set to provide an unforgettable journey through the heart of the city skyline, with breathtaking views and a challenging climb that promises to be both rewarding and memorable for all involved.

Races offered

24Oct

Elite Category

Running

Distance
Elite Category
Countdown
3 days
Entry fee
$8.65
24Oct

Experience Group

Running

Distance
Experience Group
Countdown
3 days
Entry fee
$8.65

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for October in Wuxi.

Temperature16.0° / 23.3°
Feels like15.5° / 23.2°
Sunshine hours6h 44m
Rainfall2.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity77.7%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:02
Sunset17:26

About Wuxi

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Wuxi is an industrial city roughly halfway between Shanghai and Nanjing. With rich natural and cultural heritage, Wuxi is a major destination for Chinese domestic tourists, but is still largely undiscovered by Westerners. Wuxi occupies the most scenic part of Lake Tai and enjoys the beautiful scenery.

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