Return of vertical run lifts Beijing's urban lifestyle destination


The 2025 China World Summit Wing, Beijing Vertical Run powered to a perfect finish on September 13, 2025 as more than 1,000 runners conquered 330 meters, 80 floors and over 2,000 steps at the heart of Beijing.
To promote public fitness and cater to diverse participation, the event featured both individual and team categories, along with a full course (Floors 1 to 80) and an experience course (64 to 80). Office professionals from the CBD area stepped out of their workplaces to measure the city's landmark with their strides.This year's individual full-course champion set an impressive record of 10 minutes and 45 seconds.
China World Summit Wing, Beijing is one of Beijing's definitive urban lifestyle destinations, curating immersive stay, dining and wellness experiences that embraces life enrichment with the vertical run as a hallmark event to enhance the connection with the community.
Since 2013, the run has been held eight times, attracting numerous sports enthusiasts to test themselves against the architectural height of the city. The hotel is committed to establishing itself as a premier "urban lifestyle destination," offering a dynamic blend of sports, culture, and elevated living experiences.
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