Tallinn TV Tower Hosts Second Race of the WFGT Towerrunning Challenge 2026

März 31, 2026

The Tallinn TV Tower set the stage for an exciting second race of the WFGT Towerrunning Challenge 2026 on March 29, welcoming athletes from around the world to take on one of Estonia’s most iconic landmarks.

Following a strong season kickoff in Barcelona earlier this year, the challenge continued in Tallinn with a thrilling climb of 170 meters and 870 stairs leading to the observation deck.

A Strong International Competition

The race brought together talented runners competing for top podium positions in both the women’s and men’s categories.

👏 Congratulations to the winners:

Women’s podium
🥇 Nele Juntson (Team Liisa Kull) – 06:08.60
🥈 Triinu Naastre – 06:28.30
🥉 Li Tsz Yau (TWA, Hong Kong) – 06:37.50

Men’s podium
🥇 Rauno Tiits (CrossFit Raasiku) – 04:48.80
🥈 Sander Kaur (Sparta) – 04:55.60
🥉 Carry Saluste – 04:59.10

With fast times and tight competition across both categories, the race at the Fernsehturm Tallinn delivered an exciting second chapter of the 2026 season.

Towerrunning: A Global Challenge

The WFGT Towerrunning Challenge 2026 continues to bring together iconic towers and athletes across the globe, encouraging participants to “take the stairs, not the elevator” while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

With each race, participants not only push their physical limits but also experience the unique architecture and breathtaking views each tower has to offer.

WFGT Towerrunning Challenge 2026 Calendar

The 2026 season spans across the globe, featuring races at some of the world’s most iconic towers:

🇪🇸 Aussichtsturm Torre Glòries, Barcelona – January 17 (completed)
🇪🇪 Fernsehturm Tallinn, Tallinn – March 29 (completed)
🇺🇸 Reunion-Turm, Dallas – April 25
🇹🇼 Taipeh 101 – May 9
🇸🇰 UFO-Turm, Bratislava – June 27
🇺🇸 Weltraumnadel, Seattle – September 27
🇺🇸 Empire State Building, New York City – October 6
🇺🇸 Willis Tower, Chicago – November 1 (tbc)
🇷🇴 SkyTower Bukarest – November 14
🇨🇳 Shanghai-Turm – November 21 (tbc)

What’s Next?

With the Tallinn TV Tower race successfully completed, the challenge now moves on to Dallas, where athletes will once again take on the stairs in pursuit of victory.

Stay tuned as the WFGT Towerrunning Challenge 2026 climbs to new heights!

Weltverband der großen Türme

Der WFGT wurde 1989 als Non-Profit-Organisation gegründet und stellt die großen Türme der Welt vor, die zu Symbolen ihrer Städte geworden sind.