Kuala lumpur: CheckPointSpot has been appointed the official timing partner for The IHH Sky RaceS | Merdeka 118 2026, further strengthening its position as a trusted sports technology company for the region's most demanding endurance events. Organised by Fresh Events Asia Sdn Bhd, the race is recognised as one of the world's biggest tower climb competitions, attracting elite tower runners from around the globe to race up thousands of stairs at Merdeka 118, the world's second-tallest building.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, unlike conventional road races, tower running presents a very different operating environment, with thick concrete walls, steel structures, and a vertical race course requiring timing technology that can consistently deliver accurate results under challenging conditions. CheckPointSpot has announced that as the official timing partner, it will deploy its race timing technology and experienced operations team to ensure accurate timing, real-time race results, and reliable race data throughout the competition.

The appointment also reflects CheckPointSpot's continued commitment to supporting a wide range of endurance events, from road races and trail running to vertical competitions, while helping organisers deliver world-class race experiences through dependable technology. CheckPointSpot Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Yeow highlighted the increasing importance of reliable event data for helping organisers manage race operations and improve the participant experience.

Yeow explained that as endurance events continue to grow, organisers are looking for technology partners that can provide more than accurate finish times. Reliable race data supports better event planning, smoother operations, and valuable insights that contribute to the long-term development of the sport. He emphasised that timing a tower race is very different from timing a road race, as the environment requires careful planning, technical expertise, and equipment that performs consistently inside a high-rise structure.

Meanwhile, Fresh Events Asia Managing Director Jeff Ross stated that selecting the right technology partner was an important part of delivering an international-standard event. He noted that CheckPointSpot possessed the technical capability and operational experience required for a competition of such calibre. "The IHH Sky RaceS | Merdeka 118 welcomes top athletes from around the world, and every aspect of the event must meet the expectations of international competition," Ross said.