Vietnam Vertical Run
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The Bitexco Vertical Run is a vertical foot race held at the Bitexco Financial Tower in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The run starts at the ground floor lobby and finishes at the 49th floor observation deck. Its participants are referred to both as runners and as climbers, and are often stair and tower running enthusiasts. The race covers a vertical distance of 178 metres and takes in 1,002 steps.