TOWERRUNNING WORLD ASSOCIATION

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The Towerrunning World Association (TWA) is the international governing body for the specific discipline of competitive running up tall iconic or landmark skyscrapers around the world. A race is on staircases, but the course can also be on ascending manufactured structures. With modern skyscrapers being built everywhere in the world, TWA now has greater options to choose from when determining the season’s calendar each year. The association is responsible for promoting the sport, supporting the World Tour, regulating competitions and the setting of rules. Apart from the prestigious World Tour, TWA also oversees the management of Continental Championships and the annual World Championship. Some of the most famous structures and buildings previously or currently used are the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, Taipei 101, and the Menara Tower (Kuala Lumpur).  

On the 14th of July 1903 (Bastille Day), the first recorded competitive race took place at the famous Rue Foyatier in Paris. Two years later the more famous Eiffel Tower became the first tower structure to host a competitive race. The race was repeated three times later until 2015, with the inaugural La Verticale de la Tour Eiffel that has now become a premier race on the tower running circuit. London made its debut in 1968 with the United States staging its first race ten years later. TWA today oversees a world circuit where elite athletes ranked individually and by nationality. Tower running continues to grow in popularity as new venues appear each year worldwide.  

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