If challenging yourself physically is at the top of your New Year resolutions, then the M1 Run has you covered with its unique stairclimbing race.

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The event takes place in Media One Hotel on Saturday, January 17 and is perfect for individuals, corporate teams, friends and families.

Unlike a typical race, the vertical run will commence at the ground level of Media One Hotel and run through the car park up to level 7. The one kilometre sprint will only be an appetizer of what’s to come as competitors will then move on to the next stage – a 700-stair climb from level 7 all the way to the finish line at level 42.

The top three men, top three women and top three teams will earn various prizes to the value of Dh90,000, while raffle draws will also offer prizes to the value of Dh10,000.

“Our Media One team is in serious training now the festive activities have finished,” said Felix Hartmann, director of food & beverage of Media One Hotel. “We have had some great training sessions and hope some of our hotel competitors enter so we have a real challenge on our hands.

“We are looking forward to seeing the individuals that have registered, as we know this will be a much more serious race and a challenge for personal bests. A few brave corporate companies have started to train and hopefully they will also challenge themselves against some of their rivals. But we are also happy for anyone to create a team to participate if they don’t think they can manage the feat alone.”

Following the race and award ceremony, a special deal will be available for LaidBack on 8 for lunch and drinks next to the pool with the resident DJ, as well as use of all facilities – pool, sauna and steam room – to recover from the demanding run.

The race for individuals starts at 10:00, while the race for the teams of four in a relay format begins at 11:30. The entry fee is Dh99 each for individuals and Dh399 per team.

Registration closes on Thursday, January 15, and competitors can sign-up online at www.premieronline.com.

Tie your trainer laces tight and get ready for a challenging vertical ascent at the M1 Run.

What: M1 Run
Where: Media One Hotel, Dubai, from the car park up to level 42
When: Race takes place on Saturday, January 17, at 10:00 for individuals and 11:30 for teams. Registration closes on Thursday, January 15.
Contact: Sign-up at www.premieronline.com and visit www.mediaonehotel.com for more information.