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For many people, climbing even a few steps feels tiring, but for others, stairs are a source of motivation and a chance to compete. Those who challenge themselves on the stairways of skyscrapers call themselves tower runners – athletes who showcase their energy and determination at great heights.
But where did this sport begin, and how did it become an international discipline?
Towerrunning, or stair running, is a sport that involves racing up man-made tall structures. While competitions are usually held on the internal stairways of towers and skyscrapers, the term can broadly include any race that requires climbing a human-made structure.
According to historical sources, the first modern stair race was held in 1903 by the magazine Revue Sportive on the outdoor stairs of Rue Foyatier in Paris. In 1905, the first official tower running race took place at the Eiffel Tower, which gained such popularity that another race was held there the following year. Since then, the sport has continued to grow, and in 2001 the Towerrunning World Association (TWA) was established in Austria, giving it an international framework. Today, tower running has thousands of fans around the globe.
Competitions are now held at some of the world’s most iconic towers, including Taipei 101 (Taiwan), Menara Tower (Kuala Lumpur), Willis Tower (Chicago), CN Tower (Toronto), Eiffel Tower (Paris), Eureka Tower (Melbourne), Swissotel (Singapore), Tower 42 (London), Empire State Building (New York), Bitexco Tower (Ho Chi Minh City), and Colpatria Tower (Bogotá). Depending on the event, races may be organized as individual time trials or mass starts.
In Iran, this exciting sport has also found a strong following. The Iran Towerrunning Committee has successfully organized more than five national championships and three international competitions for both men and women. These events have taken place at some of the country’s most prominent landmarks, including Milad Tower and the historic Azadi Tower, gaining significant national and international attention.
With a commitment to international standards and sensitivity to cultural, social, and technical aspects, the Iran Towerrunning Committee is determined to develop this sport further and pave the way for Iranian athletes to shine in Asian and global arenas.
We look forward, with the blessings of God, the support of authorities, and the dedication of athletes and enthusiasts, to achieving great honors for Iran in the world of tower running.

Hadi Rezaei
Founder of Towerrunning Competitions in Iran