I. Overview
(1) Event: 2026 SWFC SKY RUN
(2) Guiding Organizations: Shanghai Administration of Sports, Shanghai Sports Federation
(3) Organizer: Shanghai World Financial Center Co., Ltd.
(4) Co-organizer: Shanghai Qihuan Sports Event Planning Co., Ltd.
(5) International Authorization: Towerrunning World Association (TWA) 160 race
II. Tower Information
(1) Name: Shanghai World Financial Center
(2) Height: 474 meters
(3) Number of Floors: 100 floors
(4) Number of Stairs: 2,726 steps
III. Event Highlights
(1) Prize Upgrade: Win up to 10,000 RMB cash prize.
(2) Photo Services: Capture moments with on-course photos & live streaming service.
(3) Smart Race: Experience real-time results & smart race tech.
(4) Interactive Activities: Enjoy pre-race face painting, hair braiding & fun warm-up games.
(5) Custom Services: Get custom medal engraving & bib laminating at the award ceremony.
(6) Bib Privileges: Enjoy F&B discounts with your bib.
IV. Event Schedule
(1) Date: 8:00-12:00 October 31th, 2026
(2) Schedule:
08:00-09:00 Race Division & General 1 Division Check-in
09:30-10:45 General 2 Division Check-in
09:00-09:30 Warm-up & Opening Ceremony
09:30-09:45 Race Division (Male) Start
09:45-10:00 Race Division (Female) Start
10:00-10:10 General 1 Division (Male) Start
10:10-10:20 General 1 Division (Female) Start
10:20-10:30 Warm-up
10:30-10:45 General 2 Division (Male) Start
10:45-11:00 General 2 Division (Female) Start
11:30-12:00 Award Ceremony
※ Schedule subject to change based on the actual progress of the event.
※Packet pick-up time and venue TBA.
V. Divisions and Capacities
(1) Individual Race Division: 50
(Attend Opening Ceremony)
※Entry requirements: Finished in the top 25 in last year’s event or current TWA member.
(2) Individual General 1st Division: 150
(Attend Opening Ceremony)
(3) Individual General 2nd Division: 600
(Skip Opening Ceremony)
Total: 800 participants
VI. Awards Settings
1st Place: RMB 10,000 per person (before tax)
2nd Place: RMB 5,000 per person (before tax)
3rd Place: RMB 2,000 per person (before tax)
New Record Award：RMB 5,000 per person (before tax)
※Race and General divisions share a single ranking and prize list.
※Prize money will be handed out on-site. All cash awards (RMB) are subject to a 20% personal-income-tax withholding under Chinese tax law. The organizer will collect and remit the tax on behalf of each winner.
VII. Registration Guidelines
(1) Registration Fees: RMB 168 per person
※ Registration fees are non-refundable due to personal reasons for cancellation or withdrawal.
(2) Registration Period: From now until September 30, 2026, or until full capacity is reached.
(3) Registration Requirement: All individuals aged 18 to 60 who meet the following health requirements and undertake to abide by the race rules.
(4) Identification Requirements: Participants must have valid identification (ID card, passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, etc.) in accordance with age requirements. Chinese nationals must use an ID card, while Hong Kong, Macao, and foreign participants may use passports or other valid ID.
VIII. Health Requirements:
Participants must be in good health and decide their participation based on their physical condition and training level.
Those with the following conditions are NOT allowed to participate:
(1) Cold-like symptoms (nasal congestion, headache, cough, etc.) or fever > 37.3 °C within 7 days before the event.
(2) Congenital or rheumatic heart disease.
(3) Hypertension or cerebrovascular disease.
(4) Myocarditis or any other cardiac disorder.
(5) Coronary artery disease or severe arrhythmia.
(6) Diabetes with poorly controlled blood sugar
(hyper- or hypoglycemia).
(7) Acrophobia or other relevant phobias.
(8) Any infectious disease not fully recovered, or recovery < 30 days before race day.
(9) Pregnancy.
(10) Any other medical condition deemed unsuitable for strenuous exercise.
Participants must sign a waiver before the event. During the event, participants shall bear personal responsibility for any bodily harm and property damage caused by their own physical condition or other personal reasons. To ensure the safety of participants, event organizers have the right to terminate the participation of any participant who is obviously unable to continue participating in the event.
IX. Race Rules
(1) Timing System: The event adopts individual timing using an internationally advanced timing chip system.
(2) Interval: 30-second interval, one runner at a time for Race Division and 15-second interval, four runners at a time for General Division.
(3) Principles of Overtaking: Participants should keep to the right to leave space for overtaking on the left. When overtaking, the overtaking participant should signal in advance, and the participant being overtaken should not intentionally block.
(4) Cut-off Time: The cut‑off time is 90 minutes after each participant’s start time. Stairwell clearance will begin at 12:30 on race day.
(5) Water Stations: Located at 1F, 18F, 42F, 66F, 89F and 100F.
(6) Withdrawal Points: Located at 18F, 42F, 66F and 89F. Participants who wish to withdraw should follow staff instructions to the nearest withdrawal point and return to the 1F main venue.
(7) Bag Drop: On-site bag drop space is limited. Please keep your personal belongings with you where possible. Valuables will NOT be accepted for storage. (e.g., mobile phones, valid IDs, cash, jewelry, keys). The organizer accepts no liability for loss. Participants must pick up their personal items before 13:00 on race day.
X. Disqualification for Violations
Participants who violate any of the following rules will be disqualified from the event:
(1) Leaving the designated racecourse area, such as taking shortcuts or using elevators without the permission of the organizer, obstructing the normal progress of the event in any form.
(2) Receiving assistance from personnel unrelated to the event or using assistive devices such as hiking poles, mobility aids during the event without the permission of the organizer.
(3) Not wearing a race number bib, or not wearing it as required (participants must wear the bib on their chest), or participating in the event with a bib that does not belong to them.
(4) Any consequences arising from a participant obtaining event eligibility through false information or having someone else run on their behalf after registration shall be borne by the participant themselves.
(5) Use of any substance or method on the 2024 WADA Prohibited List (in-competition or out-of-competition). Impersonation, violation of race rules, or any form of cheating.
XI. Medical Assistance and Safety Assurance
(1) Health Check: Participants must report to the designated area on time for a mandatory health check on race day. Anyone who fails the on-site health check will be moved to a holding zone for up to three re-checks. After three failed re-checks, the organizer reserves the right to disqualify the participant from the event.
(2) Medical Stations: Fixed medical stations are set up on 1F, 18F, 42F, 66F, 89F and 100F. Participants can request help from volunteers and medical personnel for immediate treatment in case of physical discomfort or other emergencies.
(3) Medical Ambulance: One medical ambulance will be stationed at the site to promptly handle emergency medical situations.
(4) Insurance: The co-organizer will purchase personal accident insurance for each participant. Participants must sign a waiver before participating in the event.
XII. Personal Data and Right of Likeness
(1) Participants expressly agree that the organizer may use participants’ photos and video footage in various promotional, marketing activities and live‑photo streaming without compensation.
(2) The Organizer will strictly comply with personal‑data‑protection laws and regulations, properly safeguard participants’ information, and will not use such information for purposes other than this event, nor disclose it to any third party without participants’ consent.
All individuals that register to participate in the event are deemed to have accepted the regulations, rules, and safety precautions of this event.
All matters not expressly provided for herein shall be determined by the organizer, whose decision shall be final and binding within the limits permitted by law.
