SkyClimb 2027- Penang Hill Hiking Challenge

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Conquer Penang Hill at VitaHealth Skyclimb 2027!

Save the date: Sunday, 10 January 2027. Step up to challenge yourself on the iconic trails of Penang Hill. Whether you are an experienced trail runner or an outdoor enthusiast chasing a new personal milestone, set your sights on the summit and enjoy the view you earned.

Slots are limited, so secure your spot before registration closes on20 December or when slots sell out.

Proudly brought to you by title sponsor VitaHealth, alongside main sponsors Georgetown Pharmacy and Wellings Pharmacy.

Distance	Date	Flag-off	Cut-off Time
2.36 km	10 January 2027	7.30 AM (runners flagged off one by one, 10-second intervals)	TBC

Item	Event T + Medal	Event T + Medal + Finisher T
Event tee	Yes	Yes
Finisher medal (with lanyard)	Yes	Yes
Customized Finisher T (name + on-site timing print)	–	Yes
Timing chip	Yes	Yes
Event insurance	Yes	Yes
Hydration points	Yes	Yes
Digital finisher certificate	Yes	Yes
Complimentary funicular train ride down*	Yes	Yes
Winners' trophy (1st – 10th place)	Yes	Yes
Cash prize (1st – 5th place)	Yes	Yes
Name on the Hall of Fame (1st place)	Yes	Yes

 

*Subject to availability: provided only if the train can operate safely on the day and at the scheduled time.

 

Time	Programme
7.30 AM	Flag-off at Penang Hill Heritage Arch
TBC	Prize presentation at Hilltop stage area
TBC	End of event

 

• Early bird registration closes: 30 November 2026

• Registration closes: 20 December 2026

• The Penang Hill funicular train is closed to the public on race day (maintenance period).

• The 1st-place winner of each category will have their name added to the permanent SkyClimb Hall of Fame board at the finish.

 

Date: 9th January 2027

Time: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Venue: Bilik Pinang, Lower Station, Penang Hill

Distance	Category	Age
2.36 km (631 m elevation gain)	Men Open	18-39
2.36 km (631 m elevation gain)	Men Veteran	40 and above
2.36 km (631 m elevation gain)	Women Open	18-39
2.36 km (631 m elevation gain)	Women Veteran	40 and above

 

Package	Early Bird (until 30 Nov 2026)	Late Entry (until 20 Dec 2026)
Event T + Medal	RM99	RM119
Event T + Medal + Customized Finisher T	RM129	RM159

T-shirt

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Medal

Ranking	Men Open	Men Veteran	Women Open	Women Veteran
1st Place	RM2,000 + Trophy + Hall of Fame	RM2,000 + Trophy + Hall of Fame	RM2,000 + Trophy + Hall of Fame	RM2,000 + Trophy + Hall of Fame
2nd Place	RM1,000 + Trophy	RM1,000 + Trophy	RM1,000 + Trophy	RM1,000 + Trophy
3rd Place	RM500 + Trophy	RM500 + Trophy	RM500 + Trophy	RM500 + Trophy
4th Place	RM300 + Trophy	RM300 + Trophy	RM300 + Trophy	RM300 + Trophy
5th Place	RM200 + Trophy	RM200 + Trophy	RM200 + Trophy	RM200 + Trophy
6th – 10th Place	Trophy	Trophy	Trophy	Trophy

 

Total cash prize pool: RM16,000 (RM4,000 per category).