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 9th 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. It takes about 20 minutes to complete the Oxfam TowerRun.* That is equivalent to the time it takes for a herder in Qinghai – now impacted by climate change – to find water. And those experiencing drought in East Africa need to walk four times longer than this to fetch water.
*Estimated based on the average amount of time needed in past. For reference only.
Event Registration
Event Schedule
9septRegistration deadline
Septsummer fun activities
9-10octRunner's pack collection
16octOxfam towerrun 2022 - event day
Join the Oxfam TowerRun to Understand How Climate Change is Impacting Vulnerable Groups
'I collect water four times a day by myself. It takes me 40 minutes to get there and 40 minutes to get back every single time', explained Caasha Xasan, who suffered from the recent drought in Somalia.
Climate change has brought the worst drought in 40 years to East Africa, and it has already lasted for two years. As many as 28 million people across East Africa are suffering from a severe hunger crisis, with one person dying from hunger every 48 seconds. Oxfam estimates that 13 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia have been displaced in search of water and pasture in the first quarter of 2022 alone. To survive, they have to walk more than eight kilometres to fetch water, even when their bodies are already extremely deprived of water and food.
In response to the situation in Caasha Xasan’s homeland, Oxfam and partner WASDA rehabilitated four shallow wells there, intending to ensure regular and easy access to drinking water.
Caasha told us, ‘We get lots of benefits from the shallow wells. It's very close to the front of my house so I can fill the jerry cans at any time. Now I’ve got more spare time to take care of my family and children, I can prepare food for them before they go to school. We are very grateful for Oxfam and WASDA’s effort in improving our living conditions.’
There is still a large population across East Africa in urgent need of help. Apart from offering immediate humanitarian relief and lifesaving support, more must be done in the long run to safeguard their basic needs, such as building water storage and supply facilities.
Many of the meadows in Qinghai no longer produce sufficient fodder for livestock; the future of herders there seems gloomy as the agricultural land continues to deteriorate.
Herders in Qinghai usually get water from rivers near their tents. However, water sources are gradually disappearing due to climate change. This has forced both herders and livestock to walk farther in search of water. Climate change has also been one of the key factors leading to the deterioration of grasslands. With the lack of grasslands where herders live, they must travel to higher altitudes in search of better pastures for their livestock.
Oxfam is implementing a programme in the Qinghai pastoral areas. Through the efforts of the local government, scientists, social organisations and herders, we aim to rehabilitate degraded pastures. Together, we also aim to build a sustainable system to manage the agricultural land, thereby restoring it as well as the ecosystem, and improving the water quality there. We have also been raising awareness about climate change among the herder community through popular science and by recording glacier changes. And by working with herders to diversify their incomes, they will also enhance their ability to adapt to climate change.
Join the Oxfam TowerRun and fight climate change!
Event Information
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated on 17 October every year. Oxfam hopes to raise public awareness about poverty and inequality on this meaningful day, and encourage all to join the fight against poverty.
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 9th 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 enable vulnerable communities around the world to become more self-reliant and improve their livelihoods.
This year, Hou Chon Sports Club/ Basketball team, Lululemon, and Life Project – our event’s Supporting and Fitness Partners – will provide pre-race fitness and running skills training to participants and the general public.
Important dates
| Item | Date / Time | Location | Remarks |
| Registration period | 16 Aug - 9 Sep | Oxfam webpage | |
| Registration deadline | 9 Sep (Fri) | Oxfam webpage | |
| Runner's pack collection | 9 - 10 Oct | Oxfam in Macau office | Redemption by friends is allowed |
| Event day | 16 Oct | 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 |
Category
In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Health Bureau-Large-scale Sports Safety Guidelines and in order to ensure that participants have enough space and time to complete the event, there will be a limit on the number of people in each group. Places are limited, first come first served.
All participants are required to have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the race, i.e. 2 October 2022. In addition, participants are required to make their own arrangements to undergo a COVID-19 test and to present proof of a valid negative COVID-19 test result (inclusive of the event day) before being permitted to take part in the race. Please check the event webpage for the latest nucleic acid testing requirements: www.oxfam.org.hk/towerrun
Principal sponsor of the event AIA will continue to donate $100 to Oxfam for every runner who completed 1,299 steps (1,298 stairs in the entire tower + one step after crossing the line).
| Categories | Minimum donation amount | Quota | Best record |
| Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Men’s Race |
MOP/HKD500* |
300 |
07’04” |
| Individual Challenge (Full Race – 61 levels) Women’s Race |
10’01” | ||
| Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Men’s Race |
200 |
03’33” | |
| Individual Challenge (Half Race – 31 levels) Women’s Race |
05’30” | ||
| Team Challenge (Relay for teams of FOUR – 61 levels) | MOP/HKD5,000* |
25 teams |
06’31” |
*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 or COVID-19. Once you have successfully registered for the event, we will not be able to refund any donations. Thank you for your understanding.
SUMMER FUN ACTIVITIES
This year, lululemon, Life Project, and Hou Chon Sports Club Basketball team –Supporting and Fitness Partners of the event, will provide pre-race fitness training to participants as well as the general public .To encourage participants to raise more funds for the vulnerable around the world, participants can choose to become an Oxfam poverty alleviation fundraiser and have the chance to win a Macau Tower Skywalk Experience Package. Fundraisers can even create their own online fundraising page and invite family and friends to support through the page to build a world without poverty together.
instructor: coaches from hou chon sports club/ basketball team
who can join: aged 6-12
quota: 40 pax
event times: 1 hour
venue: macau tower - indoor function room
fee: 150/pax
PizzaExpress $100 dining coupon (for each participant)
special offer: discount price for Bungy jump experience on the day
instructor: professional trainer by Life Project fitness
who can join: anyone loves excited exercises in the dark
quota: 50 pax
event times: 2 hours
venue: Macau tower - outdoor plaza
fee: 150/pax
two-week membership by life project (lucky draw)
special offer: discount price for Bungy jump experience on the day
Functional training powered by lululemon
Event highlights: Enjoy outdoor training with Macao Sunset Functional training helps improve muscle strength, by emphasising on the lower body. This helps to enhance muscle balance and increase joint stability. This session is designed to prep you for the upcoming Oxfam towerrun and prevent sports injury.
instructor: Professional trainer Shelton hauw
who can join: anyone who loves doing sports before a beautiful sunset
quota: 60 pax
event times: 2 hours
venue: Macau tower - outdoor plaza
fee: 150/pax
aIa collapsible cups (for each participant)
special offer: discount price for Bungy jump experience on the day
prizes and gifts
Results will be published on the Oxfam TowerRun webpage after the event. All TowerRun participants will receive exquisite gifts from our sponsors.
Individual Challenge awards and Team Relay awards
| Individual Challenge Champion Men / Women (Full Race – 61 levels / Half Race – 31 levels) | 6-month Life Project membership and |
| 1st Runner-up - Individual Challenge Men / Women (Full Race – 61 levels / Half Race – 31 levels) | 3-month Life Project membership and 1 SEIKO watch |
| 2nd Runner-up - Individual Challenge Men / Women (Full Race – 61 levels / Half Race – 31 levels) | 1-month Life Project membership and 1 SEIKO watch |
| Team Relay Champion | 12-month 24/7 Fitness membership x 4 and 4 SEIKO watches |
| 1st Runner-up - Team Relay | 2-month 24/7 Fitness membership x 4 and |
| 2nd Runner-up - Team Relay | 1-month 24/7 Fitness membership x 4 and 4 SEIKO watches |
Top 10 Fundraising Award - individual
Set up your own Crowdfunding Page now and win amazing prizes!
Prizes will be presented to the Top 10 fundraisers (counting the sum of online and offline donations^). |
| Award/ Certificate | Prize | |
| 1st | Crystal Award (1pc) | 4 X Macau Tower Skywalk experience |
| 2nd | Crystal Award (1pc) | 2 X Macau Tower Skywalk experience |
| 3rd | Crystal Award (1pc) | 1 SEIKO watch |
| 4th | Certificate | 2 X Life Project 2 weeks Fitness Membership |
| 5th | Certificate | 2 X Life Project 2 weeks Fitness Membership |
| 6th | Certificate | 2 X Life Project 2 weeks Fitness Membership |
| 7th | Certificate | Hardchill $300 Dining Coupon |
| 8th | Certificate | Hardchill $200 Dining Coupon |
| 9th | Certificate | PizzaExpress $100 Dining Coupon |
| 10th | Certificate | Oxfam Gift |
| ^Please submit donations by 10 October 2022. |
top fundraising award - team
Set up your own Crowdfunding Page now and win amazing prizes! Prizes will be presented to the Top Fundraising Team (counting the sum of online and offline donations^). |
| Award | Prize | |
| Champion | Crystal Award (1pc) | 4 X Life Project 2 weeks Fitness Membership Hardchill $500 Dining Coupon |
| ^Please submit donations by 10 October 2022. |
Runner’s gift pack:
- Event tee
- Event medal (awarded at the event)
- AIA drawstring backpack
- AIA cotton socks
- AIA cooling towel
- AIA face mask cover
- Occasions sports visor hat
- BCM sports cooling arm sleeves
- Supermarket MOP10 coupon x 2
- MRSHOESMACAU sponsor gift - ''Premium Sneakers Cleaning'' X 1 pair
- Vitasoy pack drinks (distributed at the event)
- Macau Tower dining 10% off voucher (on event day)
- 20% - 50% off at the following attractions (simply present your Runner’s Bib between 11 and 23 October!):
| Original price (MOP) | Discounted price (MOP) | |
| Tower-climb | 1,888 | 944 |
| Bungy jump | 988 | 790 |
| Skyjump | 788 | 630 |
| Skywalk | 388 | 310 |
Special Measures
We will implement the following special measures in accordance with the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s ‘Special webpage against Epidemics’:
- All participants are required to have receivedtwo doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the race, i.e. 2 October 2022. In addition, participants are required to make their own arrangements to undergo a COVID-19 test and present proof of a valid 72 hours negative COVID-19 test result (inclusive of the event day) before being permitted to take part in the race. Please check the event webpage for the latest nucleic acid testing requirements: www.oxfam.org.hk/towerrun
- Each category will be assigned to a designated gathering time. Participants from other categories will not be allowed to enter the Tower.
- Everyone who enters the venue should have their temperature checked as they walk through the temperature detection area and present their Macau health code; our staff will also use handheld infrared thermometers when necessary.
- If participants show COVID-19 symptoms, such as a fever, they may be asked to leave the event and he / she will be disqualified; the donations that have been raised will not be refunded.
- To avoid increasing your body temperature and being denied entry, please warm up in an open and well-ventilated area at the venue.
- Alcohol-based sanitizers will be provided at the entrances and booths.
- It is mandatory for participants and staff to wear masks throughout the event, except while warming up, during the race, eating, etc. Please try to stay at least one metre apart from others to keep a safe distance.
- All participants and working personnel who have had their temperatures checked will be given an Oxfam stamp for identification purposes.
- Participants are encouraged to use wrist towels if possible, and avoid touching the railings and other items with their bare hands.
- During the race, participants may need to use both hands to hold the railing to run up. Participants are encouraged to use the gloves provided by the Organiser.
- The venue will be separated into designated areas. For example, participants and staff will be able to enter the start point area; relatives, friends, the media and spectators will need to stay in other designated surrounding areas.
- The Organiser will control the flow of participants who enter the venue and limit the number of visitors to 50 per cent or less than the capacity of the venue. Some entrances may be closed to reduce crowds. Participants will be asked to line up in an open area and will need to keep at least one arm's length away from others.
- In order to avoid unnecessary gatherings, participants should leave the finish area as soon as possible after finishing the race.
- After participants have crossed the finish line, participants will not receive a medal on the spot but will need to pick it up in another designated area.
- Face masks and alcohol-based sanitizer will be provided at the elevator entrance for participants to use, and the elevator buttons will be disinfected every half hour.
- There will be marks on the elevator floor to ensure all maintain a safe distance. In order to avoid gatherings, the ceremony will be simplified, and the awards will be given after the event.
- If a large number of participants or staff show symptoms of COVID-19, the Organiser will notify the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. For guidelines on the matter, please refer to: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/PreventCOVID-19.
- All participants must be aged 18 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.
- Participants must submit all donations to Oxfam by or before 10 October 2022.
- 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 9 September.
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 |
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