The Sky Race at Merdeka 118: Conquer 118 Floors for the Best View in Kuala Lumpur

Published on 31 July 2025

Updated: 8 August 2025

This race has officially sold out. But stay tuned to their social media for a chance to win entry tickets. You can also join the waitlist in the event of any released tickets. 

Get ready to climb your way to history! Fresh Events Asia, in partnership with the Malaysia Towerrunning Association, has officially announced The Sky Race™, a first-of-its-kind vertical challenge happening on Saturday, 30 August 2025 at Merdeka 118 – the tallest building in Southeast Asia and the second tallest in the world.

Participants will take on an epic ascent of 2,845 steps across all 118 floors, ending at the exclusive Level 118, which will be open to the public for one day only. From this never-before-accessible vantage point, climbers will enjoy the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

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