Oxfam towerrun
THE OXFAM TOWERRUN, which takes place annually at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre – the tallest building in the city – is a fundraising sports event that Oxfam in Macau has organised since 2014. This year marks the event’s 6th anniversary.
Participants will take up the challenge of running up 1,298 steps from the ground floor of the tower to the adventure deck on the 61st floor. Oxfam aims to raise funds through this event to support its poverty alleviation and humanitarian relief work worldwide.
The Oxfam TowerRun, which takes place annually at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre – the tallest building in the city – is a fundraising sports event that Oxfam in Macau has organised since 2014; this year marks the event’s 6th anniversary. Participants will take up the challenge of running up 1,298 steps from the ground floor of the tower to the adventure deck on the 61st floor. Oxfam aims to raise funds through this event to support its poverty alleviation work worldwide.
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 can participants enjoy this exciting challenge, they can also raise funds to help the poor around the world become more self-reliant and improve their livelihoods.
Every step you take makes a difference to people living in poverty.
Date: 13.10.2019 (Sun)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Venue: Macau Tower
Enrollment deadline: 20.09.2019 (Fri)
Runner’s Pack Collection
Date: 4-5.10.2019 (Fri-Sat)
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Oxfam in Macau office
Address: Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, No.258, Praça Kin Heng Long, 18 Andar F
All participants are required to collect their runner bib and event tee on the dates.
* Oxfam will contact overseas participants in advance to make arrangements for the collection of the runner’s pack.
* Redemption by friends is allowed.
At a height of 338 metres, Macau Tower is the highest landmark in Macau. The adventure deck on the 61st floor and is 233 metres above ground, offering a bird's-eye view of an area of 55 kilometres.
To experience the exciting Bungy jump and sky-high adventure, participants representing BIR or blue card (The Non-Resident Identification Card) on the event date (13 October, 2019) can enjoy 50% discount! For overseas friends, 20% discount will be offered too!
SPECIAL OFFER TO OVERSEAS PARTICIPANTS
- Grand Lapa Hotel Deluxe Room at HKD$1,000 (2 persons) with buffet breakfast (exclude 15% service charges). Late check-out till 3 pm.
- TurboJET round trip ferry tickets 30% off
Offers are only available on fixed days for online booking. Please contact Oxfam for details.
Oxfam welcomes participants aged 18 or above to take part in the individual or team challenges:
Category | Categories and minimum donation amount |
Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) | MOP/HKD500 |
Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) | MOP/HKD500 |
Team Challenge (Relay for teams of FOUR – 61 levels) | MOP/HKD5,000 |
Oxfam Hong Kong is an international independent development and humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting poverty and inequity worldwide. Oxfam works with the poor and other partners to carry out humanitarian relief, disaster mitigation, community-based development and advocacy work on the local, national and international levels to ensure an effective and sustainable impact.
Donate $500, you can provide 3 poor smallholder farmer households with sheep to improve their livelihoods.
Donate $800, you can provide 5 poor smallholder farmer households with quality seeds to increase their harvest and income.
Donate $1,200, you can support 4 volunteer assistant teachers’ living expenses for a month in the Mainland.
Donate $1,500, you can provide 1 household in Nepal with a plastic pond and a treadle pump for better irrigation.
BE A FUNDRAISER!
You Fund I Run!
Setup your own Oxfam's online crowdfunding platform to solicit support from family and friends, you can help raise funds to support poor communities in need.
The results of the event will be announced on Oxfam in Macau's webpage. Participants who have completed the challenge will receive a gift pack:
| Champion | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up |
Individual Best Timing Men’s Full Race Top 3 of each race
| TurboJET Premier Grand Class Tickets on HK-Macau Route (1 set of roundtrip tickets) | TurboJET Super Class Tickets on HK-Macau Route
| TurboJET Economy Class Tickets on HK-Macau Route (1 set of roundtrip tickets) |
SEIKO watch (1 pc for each awardee) | |||
Team Challenge Best Timing
| TurboJET Premier Grand Class Tickets on HK-Macau Route (4 sets of roundtrip tickets) | TurboJET Super Class Tickets on HK-Macau Route | TurboJET Economy Class Tickets on HK-Macau Route (4 sets of roundtrip tickets) |
SEIKO watch (4 pcs for each winning team) | |||
Top Fundraising Award - Individual | Move it Beat Smart Dumbbell (1.0 KG) (1 pc for each awardee)
| ||
Top Fundraising Award - Team | Move it Beat Smart Dumbbell (1.0 KG) (4 pcs for winning team)
| ||
Top 3 Crowdfunding Award* | ASICS Running Shoes (Value $1,000) | ||
- Event tee
- Event medal
- AIA lightweight foldable backpack
- AIA travel adaptor
- AIA cooling towel
- AIA spray bottle
- BCM bank souvenir
- AJ Hackett Macau Tower MOP100 cash coupon
- KHG Sportswear MOP150 cash coupon
- Macau Tower dining 10% off coupon
- Healthy snack
- Vita packed drink
Click here for online enrollment
* Online enrolment will be available on 15 August 2019, 9:00 am.
Note
1. All participants should be 18 or above.
2. Participants will receive a confirmation email and crowdfunding fundraising page information upon successful completion of online registration.
3. ‘Notes to Runners’ will be sent to all participants by email before the event which will include information about the event day, including registration time, rundown, free baggage storage service, etc.
4. Participants should ensure they are physically fit for the event and sign on the waiver agreement before the race.
5. Participants must comply with the instructions of the Organiser. If participants refuse to comply, the Organiser reserves the right to disqualify the participant.
6. The results of the event will be announced on the Oxfam webpage.
7. The event is subject to change without prior notice. The Organiser and its partners reserve the right to make the final decision. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Organiser shall be final and conclusive.
8. To be eligible for the Top Fundraiser Award, participants must submit all donations to Oxfam in Macau on or before 5 October 2019.
9. All donations raised through this event should be sent to Oxfam in full. No refund could be arranged.
10. To reduce administrative costs, an official receipt will only be issued for donations of MOP/HKD100 or above.
| Race Categories | Event Record |
|---|---|
| Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Men’s | 07’04” |
| Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Women’s | 10’01” |
| Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Men’s | 03’33” |
| Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Women’s | 05’30” |
| Team Challenge (Relay for teams of FOUR – 61 levels) | 06’59” |
Check out your ranking below!
Rankings (by category):
Relay Race
Full Race (Men)
Full Race (Women)
Half Race (Men)
Half Race (Women)
Download the information for your preparation!
Runners' List (by category):
Relay Race
Full Race (Men)
Full Race (Women)
Half Race (Men)
Half Race (Women)
Oxfam TowerRun Waiver Agreement (Team)
Oxfam TowerRun Waiver Agreement (Individual)
Authorisation for Collection of Racer Pack
Runners' guide
Contact Us
Hong Kong Office
17/F, China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, Hong Kong
| (852) 3120 5000 | towerrun@oxfam.org.hk |
Macau Office
Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, No.258, Praça Kin Heng Long, 18 Andar F, Macau
| (853) 2875 7560 | (853) 2875 7667 |
Oxfam’s Picks
