Grease the Poles! The Red Bull Championship Run is Coming to Philly & Registrations are Now Open
Okay the city light poles are safe but Red Bull is looking to crown a Philadelphian at their upcoming Red Bull Championship Run. In a city that is no stranger to champions (and its media-worthy celebrations), Red Bull Championship Run brings a whole new meaning to “grease the poles.”
This time, it’s not about climbing a greased pole. It’s about sprinting up a greased telephone pole and testing one’s speed, balance, and will, to grab the flag at the end of the pole.
One-hundred participants will try and capture that flag on Saturday, July 27 at The Estuary in Spruce Street Harbor Park.
The format is simple: grab the flag and advance to the next round. Fail to grab the flag and you’ll be relegated to the sidelines, watching in anticipation for your chance at redemption next year. It’s a test of speed, skill and sheer determination.
Red Bull Championship Run is the Philadelphia iteration of Red Bull Yagli Direk that originated in Turkey. “Yagli Direk” translates directly to “greased pole.”
Those interested can register for the event at participate.redbull.com/en/events/red-bull-championship-run/2024 Entry fee is $29.
There will be more information in the coming weeks.
