Canarias Vertical Run in Las Palmas

The first Canarias Vertical Run will take place on 10 Feb 2012 in the Woermann Plaza building in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

A sporting event of this kind is to be held for the first time in Gran Canaria. The Las Palmas Vertical Run is a race against the clock. The challenge is to climb the 415 steps (or 22 floors including the underground garage) up to the top of the 18-storey Woermann building in the shortest possible time. Runners will compete in two disciplines - sportsmen and firemen (with full fireman gear).

The Woermann Building is a residential and office tower located in the Las Canteras Promenade in Las Palmas. The 76 meter high building was designed by the Spanish architects Ábalos & Herreros.

Woermann Tower - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Submissions for participation in the Las Palmas Vertical Run will be accepted until 31 January. More information about the event is available in Spanish only at www.canariasverticalrun.com/