Macau Tower hosts Oxfam TowerRun on 15 November

Macau Tower (Torre de Macau) will host the Oxfam TowerRun in Macau on 15 November 2026, bringing a charity stair race to one of China’s most recognisable landmarks. Oxfam says participants will climb 1,298 steps to the 61st-floor Adventure Deck.

Oxfam TowerRun reaches Macau Tower on 15 November

Oxfam will organise the 2026 race on Sunday, 15 November, with the event based at the tower’s ground floor. The programme includes individual full and half races, a four-person relay and a leaders challenge, giving the event several formats rather than a single ascent.

The full course reaches the 61st floor, while the half course covers 31 levels. The relay also uses the 61-level course, and the organisers describe the race as a fundraising event supporting poverty alleviation and development projects, including work connected with children in mainland China. The Oxfam event information gives the event day as 15 November 2026 and places it at Macau Tower.

The event is in its 13th year and has been held annually since 2014, according to Oxfam. Its public registration information also lists overseas runners, so the race connects a sporting challenge with Macau’s visitor economy without turning the tower into a temporary concert or exhibition venue.

Why the stair race fits this 338-metre landmark

Macau Tower opened on 19 December 2001 and is 338 metres high. The Macao Government Tourism Office describes it as a landmark offering panoramic views across Macao and much of the Pearl River Delta, while the race uses its internal vertical route rather than the surrounding waterfront.

That relationship gives the November event a precise physical character: the tower is both the setting and the course. A visitor watching the race can see the building’s observation and adventure functions translated into a timed climb, while participants face 61 levels inside a structure that rises 338 metres above Macau. The tourism office’s landmark description confirms the opening date and height.

Oxfam says the event has been recognised as a 120-point race by the Towerrunning World Association and the Asia-Pacific Vertical Marathon Association. That status places the 15 November programme within an established tower-running circuit, rather than presenting it as an informal challenge at a sightseeing attraction.

Visiting Macau Tower: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Oxfam TowerRun takes place on 15 November 2026 at Macau Tower. Oxfam lists the event schedule as 8am to 1pm at the ground floor.
• The race is designed for registered participants, with full, half, relay and leaders challenge formats. The course requires climbing either 31 or 61 levels, depending on the category.
• Macau Tower is in Macau and combines sightseeing, entertainment and communications functions. The building opened on 19 December 2001 and is 338 metres high.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Macau Tower

When does Oxfam TowerRun take place at Macau Tower?

The 2026 race takes place on 15 November 2026, with Oxfam listing the event schedule from 8am to 1pm.

What is Macau Tower?

Macau Tower is a landmark and entertainment centre that opened on 19 December 2001 and reaches 338 metres in height.

Where is Macau Tower and how do you get there?

Macau Tower is in Macau, China. The Oxfam race information identifies the tower’s ground floor as the event location.