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The Oxfam TowerRun is held annually at Macau Tower, the city's tallest landmark, and has been a flagship fundraising event in Macau since 2014. This year, runners from Macau and around the world will gather to celebrate its 13th anniversary by taking on the ultimate vertical challenge: conquering 1,298 steps to the 61st-floor Adventure Deck.
Under this year's theme, "Every Mind Counts, Every Step Transforms Lives”, participants will push their physical limits while raising vital funds for Oxfam's poverty alleviation projects. Your participation makes a difference. More than just a race, the Oxfam TowerRun represents a collective commitment to building supportive communities. Whether you're running, sponsoring, or cheering, you contribute to building a movement where every step changes lives and every mind truly count.
Oxfam is committed to making the Oxfam TowerRun a major tourism and sports event in Macau, becoming the only internationally recognised tower running event in the city, and an officially recognised 120-point event by both the Towerrunning World Association and the Asia-Pacific Vertical Marathon Association.
Event Schedule
23OCTRegistration deadline
4-9NOVRunner's pack collection
15NOVOxfam towerrun 2026 - event day
Category
Individual Full Race - 61 Levels
Elite or Open
Men's/ Women's Race
Individual Half Race - 31 Levels
Men's/ Women's Race
Team Challenge
Relay of teams of FOUR - 61 Levels
Special Offers for Visiting Runners:
The Oxfam TowerRun welcomes runners from around the world to gather at the Macau Tower, where they can challenge themselves on one of Macau’s most recognisable landmarks while exploring the city’s unique cultural and tourism attractions.
Participants from outside Macau can enjoy：
- Exclusive special discount on ferry tickets offered by TurboJET.
- Exclusive offer of 30% discount on the hotel's Deluxe Twin room between 13 -15 November by Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau; Shuttle bus service on the morning of 15 November, picking up participants from Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau to the event venue at Macau Tower.
*Successfully registered participants will receive the offer link via email.
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Every Mind Counts. Every Step Transforms Lives
Left-behind children in rural China face many challenges and struggles, including limited access to educational resources and a lack of parental care, resulting in high dropout rates. Oxfam supports projects aimed at improving the educational conditions and psychological well-being of these children. We also assist families of disadvantaged children in establishing community support networks.
12-year-old Xiao Fei is cheerful and outgoing, yet quietly struggles with the challenges of adolescence. Her father works away long-term, and her mother brought her and her younger brothers to the county town for school, renting a tiny room where the siblings share one bed. As the eldest, Xiao Fei always had to yield to her brothers, and entering adolescence, she needed a private space her family couldn't afford. This long-term lack of space and personal boundaries led her to suppress her feelings, leaving her needs overlooked.
With Oxfam's support, targeted improvements to her family's living environment finally gave Xiao Fei a space of her own.
This is more than better living conditions—it safeguards a teenager's psychological needs. With her own space, Xiao Fei has left behind the cramped, stifling life she endured. She can now honour her own needs and boundaries, no longer just the sister who gives way, but a girl growing up seen and respected. Through small but meaningful changes, the project helps children in adolescence grow up confident and at ease.
XiaoRui's father has long worked away from home, leaving him and his sister in their mother's care. Earlier this year, his school set up a computer programming group. Keen to join but starting from zero, XiaoRui turned to Oxfam's project social worker for help.
The social worker connected him with a digital literacy programme at the community children's activity centre, helping him qualify for the school's programming team. XiaoRui then practised daily at the library, learning computer basics and graphical programming from scratch, consulting the social worker whenever he hit a wall.
Through persistence and mentorship, XiaoRui transformed from a novice into a skilled programmer, representing his school in competitions with excellent results. "It was the library's charity class that gave me the chance to break through my limits and chase my dream," he said. The programme has helped narrow the digital divide between rural and urban children.
LeLe was once bright and ambitious, but after his father worked away from home and his parents divorced, he became withdrawn, his grades fell, and he frequently skipped school.
Oxfam's project social worker learned of his family situation and provided emotional support and counselling, helping him understand the divorce was not his fault and move past self-blame. The social worker also identified his talents, encouraging him to pursue arts education with ongoing positive guidance.
With this support, LeLe regained his confidence and threw himself into his studies. In the first half of 2026, he won first prize in a municipal science and innovation competition, and his artwork was exhibited at the Gansu Painting Academy. Once lost, he has grown into a confident, multi-talented young person.
Contact Us
Macau Office
Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, No.258, Praça Kin Heng Long, 18 Andar F, Macau
| (853) 2875 7750 |
| [email protected] |
Event Information 2026
On 15 November 2026, Oxfam will organise the Oxfam TowerRun 2026 at Macau Tower.
The event includes individual and team relay challenges. Upon raising the minimum donation amount, participants can take part in the individual challenge, or join the team relay through their company or organisation. Not only will they be pushing themselves to achieve their personal best, they will also be raising funds for Oxfam's poverty alleviation and development projects, improving the educational conditions and psychological well-being of left-behind children in Mainland China.
The Oxfam TowerRun is Macau’s only internationally recognised towerrunning event. Certified by both the Towerrunning World Association and the Asia-Pacific Vertical Marathon Association as a 120-point event, it has become a key event in promoting local sports and tourism in Macau.
Important dates
| Item | Date / Time | Location |
| Registration period | 2 Sep - 23 Oct | Oxfam webpage |
| Registration deadline | 23 Oct (Fri) | Oxfam webpage |
| Runner's Pack collection** | 4 - 9 Nov | Oxfam in Macau office (Redemption by friends is allowed) |
| Event day | 15 Nov | Macau Tower G/F (Please look out for announcements via email and on Oxfam's website) |
| Results | 1 week after the event day | Oxfam webpage |
**Participants who do not live in Macau can collect their packs at the Registration Counter at Macau Tower Outdoor Plaza on :
14 Nov between 14:00 and 17:00；15 Nov between 08:00 and 11:00
Category
Categories | Minimum donation amount (MOP) | Quota |
Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Men’s Race Elite or Open |
$525 Local Student $350 | 350 |
Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Women’s Race Elite or Open | ||
Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Men’s Race | 200 | |
Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Women’s Race | ||
Team Challenge (Relay for teams of FOUR – 61 levels) | $1298 / Team Suggested donation $5,000 | 25 teams |
Leaders Run (7 levels) | Suggested donation $5,000 | 20 |
*All participants should be aged 16 or above.
*Special remarks: Oxfam reserves the right to make the final decision on whether to go virtual with the event or cancel it due to unforeseen circumstances. Once you have successfully registered for the event, we will not be able to refund any donations. Thank you for your understanding.
Best Record
Categories | Best record |
Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Men’s Race | 06’33” |
Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Women’s Race | 09’01” |
Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Men’s Race | 03’33” |
Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Women’s Race | 05’08” |
Team Challenge (Relay for teams of FOUR – 61 levels) | 06’31” |
Awards & Souvenirs
All Oxfam TowerRun participants will receive a Runner’s Pack.
Runner’s Pack Includes:
- Commemorative T-shirt
- Koi Kei Bakery Souvenir Gift Pack (Almond Cakes, Peanut Candy, Mini Walnut Cookies, Vacuum‑Packed Pork Jerky)
- iSport MOP$100 Shopping Voucher
- SOYJOY Nutrition Snack Bar
- Environmental foldable fans sponsored by Banco Comercial de Macau (BCM), Long Term Partner
- PizzaExpress Macau dining voucher (valued at MOP$88)
Individual Race Awards & Team Relay Awards
Elite Category – Full Race | Champion | €300 |
1st Runner-up | €200 | |
2nd Runner-up | €100 |
Open Category – Full Race | Champion |
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2nd Runner-up |
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Half Race (Men’s & Women’s) | Champion |
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2nd Runner-up |
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Team Relay | Champion |
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2nd Runner-up |
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Leader Challenge | Champion |
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Top Individual Fundraiser Award
Create and share your personal fundraising page to compete for the “Top Individual Fundraiser Award” and rally more support from your friends and family! Awards will be presented to the runner with the highest total fundraising amount , combining both online and offline donations.
Top Individual Fundraiser Award | Crystal Trophy |
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Top Team Fundraiser Award
Share your team's fundraising page to compete for the “Top Team Fundraiser Award” and rally more support from your friends and family! Awards will be presented to the top 5 teams with the highest total fundraising amounts — combining both online and offline donations.
Champion | Crystal Trophy |
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1st Runner-up | Crystal Trophy |
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2nd Runner-up | Crystal Trophy |
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Notes
- All participants must be aged 16 or above on the event day.
- The Organiser will send a confirmation email to participants after they have registered successfully.
- The Organiser will send out ‘Notes for Runners’ to all participants by email before the event so all are informed of the arrangements, including the gathering time, event schedule and luggage storage services.
- Participants must ensure that their health is in good condition to join this event, and all participants must sign the Waiver Agreement before the race.
- Participants must follow the instructions from the Organiser during the event; if a participant is found to have broken the rules or is disruptive, Oxfam staff will request the participant to leave the venue immediately, and they will be disqualified.
- The results of the race will be announced after the event. The Organiser reserves the right to make the final decision; participants cannot contest the results. To learn more, please visit the event website.
- The event is subject to change without prior notice. The Organiser and partner organisations reserve the right to make the final decision on the rules of the event. Participants cannot contest the decisions that are made.
- All donations raised from this event will be donated to Oxfam. Donations will not be returned.
- In order to reduce administrative costs, donation receipts will only be issued for donations of MOP/HKD100 or above.
- If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted at 6 o'clock on the morning of the event, the event will be cancelled. Participants should pay attention to announcements on the event webpage and our Facebook page (Oxfam in Macau).
Please complete and return the form together with the bank-in slip / online transaction record to Oxfam on or before 23 OCTOBER 2026.
