Vertical run is back! Ready to climb Beijing's tallest building?

Wang Lishu, 52, was the second fastest runner in the 50+ age group during last year's race. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Beijing's vertical run is a part of the official race for the Vertical World Circuit, the world's first and only skyscraper racing circuit, uniting some of the world's most iconic skyscraper races, including the 1 World Trade Center in New York City and International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong.

Stair climbing, first called "vertical races" in the 1970s, is now a global sport with stair climbing clubs hailing from the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, as well as professional athletes who train year-round to be the first to reach the top of the world's tallest buildings.

Although still a relatively new sport, stair climbing has quickly caught on with fitness enthusiasts attracted not only by the physical demands of this grueling sport but also by the novelty of competing in unique urban settings.

For registration, visit chinaverticalrun.com/Beijing.

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