MAH Towerrunning Championship 2026

INAUGURAL MAH TOWERRUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES!

“Vertical Race in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur”

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 APRIL 2026 – The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and the Malaysia Towerrunning Association (MTA) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its inaugural MAH Towerrunning Championship 2026 (MTC2026).

MAH Towerrunning Championship Event Details

Date : 11 April 2026

Venue : THE FACE Suites

Total Participants : 300

This landmark event serves as an industry-led initiative to position Malaysia as a premier sports tourism destination and a new addition to the country’s growing urban sports and sports tourism landscape.

The championship saw participants take on an intense climb of 51 floors, covering 1,186 steps, testing both physical endurance and mental resilience. Held in the early hours of the morning, the event featured a mix of seasoned towerrunning athletes and first-time participants from MAH member establishments.

The event was graced by both MAH and MTA leadership, alongside representative from Tourism Malaysia, including Mr. Mohd Ashrul Ashraf, Deputy Director (Package Development Division) and Ms. Zurina, Senior Deputy Director (VM2026 Secretariat).

WINNERS BY RACE CATEGORIES

CATEGORY 1: MTA WOMEN

1st Place

Cheong Yan Wei

Time: 8:07 Mins

2nd Place

Raisya Adelea Rohazam

Time: 8:20 Mins

3rd Place:

Nurul Juliana Shakira Abdul Halim

Time: 8:30 Mins

CATEGORY 2: MTA MEN

1st Place

Soh Wai Ching

Time: 6:01 Mins

2nd Place

Muhammad Hazim Zuhairi Azahari

Time: 6:28 Mins

3rd Place

Samson Karega Kamau

Time: 6:52 Mins

CATEGORY 3: MAH WOMEN

1st Place

Liza Amelia Armen

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Time: 11:31 Mins

2nd Place

Siti Nur Aini Ghazali

Hotel: Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Time: 12:44 Mins

3rd Place

Nurul Atieyqah Syuhada Amir

Hotel: Dorsett Hartamas Kuala Lumpur

Time: 16:33 Mins

CATEGORY 4: MAH MEN

1st Place

Muhammad Danial Salahudin

Hotel: The Everly Putrajaya

Time: 9:27 Mins

2nd Place

Muhammad Muazim Noor Azmi

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Midtown

Time: 9:42 Mins

3rd Place

Abdul Rasyid Mohd Salehuddin

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Time: 9:52 Mins

CATEGORY 5: MAH Group Championship

1st Place

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Team Time: 32:06 Mins

2nd Place

1969 Business Suites

Team Time: 47:12 Mins

3rd Place

JUS CLIMBLAH

Team Time: 48:54 Mins

Beyond the competition, participants also enjoyed a lucky draw session featuring hotel stays and dining experiences providing more chances for both competitive runners and casual participants to be rewarded.

MAH and MTA extends our appreciation to all participants, partners, volunteers and supporters who contributed to the success of this event.

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About the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH)

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is the umbrella body for hotels in Malaysia formed in 1974 and initially established by a group of concerned and dedicated hoteliers to bring about a more dynamic hospitality industry aimed at building a workforce of highly skilled, innovative and disciplined individuals. Its long-term goal was to enhance the efficiency of the hospitality industry, thus, bringing about a more dynamic Malaysian hospitality industry. MAH, as the official national network for the hotel industry, represents more than 900 hotels throughout Malaysia supplying a total of 155,287 rooms which is about 65% of the total number of hotel rooms available as guest accommodation in this country. With 13 chapters across the nation, MAH acts as a voice of the industry, working as one body to promote, protect, represent and advance the interests of its members.

About MAHTEC

MAHTEC Sdn Bhd commenced its fiscal year in 1998 to profile MAH as a human resource development provider and to upgrade the skills and knowledge of staff-in-service in the industry. MAHTEC is the training arm of the Association specializing in developing quality human resources in the hospitality industry. Highly specialized in the areas of Hospitality Skills Training and Managerial Development Training, all programs are facilitated by experienced and qualified Trainers through workshops and practical session.