World’s seventh tallest building set as final stop on Vertical World Circuit

Do you think taking the stairs to your office is too many steps? Try the International Commerce Centre-100.

The Vertical World Circuit’s final stop in their Vertical World Challenge, to be run on Dec. 1, is a race up 92 floors to the observatory deck of Hong Kong’s tallest building. It’s a 364m vertical climb up 2120 steps, the most of any stop on the circuit. The building itself is the seventh tallest in the world.

The run is organized by The Community Chest of Hong Kong, which is a independent organization devoted to raising money for 156 different social welfare programs.

The Vertical World Circuit comprises of eight races across the globe from New York City to Barcelona, to Singapore, and includes iconic building such as the Empire State Building. The Taipei 101 is the highest ascent on the circuit at 391m, but the building itself is not as tall as the ICC’s menacing 118 stories.

“Stairs are perfect for exercise in the busy city. You don’t need any special equipment or investment to start walking up and down stairs or exercise by running. Both are good for your health,” said Organizing Committee Chairman Raymond Kwok.

The race can be completed as an individual or as a team of four. Registration is open until Nov. 15.

There is a stair climb each April up the CN Tower comprising more 2579 steps. The record for the ascent is 7:56, set in 1989 by Brendan Keenoy.