StairOthon – STAIR CLIMBING MARATHON | Kovai – 2026

StairOthon Rules
Climbing up and down the stairs can be dangerous particularly when going down. Therefore there will be a number of rules all participants will be required to follow in order to partake and ensure the safety of all.

– Participants must NOT race down the stairs. Hit every step going down. No skipping stairs on the way down.
– If you need to overtake then this needs to occur when climbing UP or going along, NEVER DOWN.
– Keep to the left and overtake on the right – Let faster climbers past.
– No wearing iPods or MP3 players during the climb – we need you to hear US and other participants coming up from behind you!
– No baby carriers.
– Appropriate closed toe, flat footwear only.

Volunteers will be on hand throughout the course to monitor these rules and ensure they are being adhered to for everyone’s safety.

Please don’t be a lane hog! Please step aside for people wanting to pass.

If you are wanting to pass it is recommended that you say in a loud clear voice “PASSING PLEASE” as you will be approaching from behind and visually the slower climbers in front won’t see you coming.

Remember, sporting stadiums are not built for stair climbing. Stairs may differ in height and aisles may differ in length and gradients. Enjoy the challenge it presents and climb with care.