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

3 月 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.

Runner at the previous WFGT Towerrunning Challenge in Barcelona. Photo by Xavi.

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

Nele Juntson, Triinu Naastre, and Li Tsz Yau on the winner’s podium at the Tallinn TV Tower.

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

Rauno Tiits, Sander Kaur, and Carry Saluste on the winner’s podium at the Tallinn TV Tower.

With fast times and tight competition across both categories, the race at the 塔林电视塔 delivered an exciting second chapter of the 2026 season.

Runners after the race at the Tallinn TV Tower.

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.

Tea Faber and Ivan Vuletić, winners of the first WFGT Towerrunning Challenge, after the race in Barcelona.

WFGT Towerrunning Challenge 2026 Calendar

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

🇪🇸 托雷格洛里斯之镜, Barcelona – January 17 (completed)
🇪🇪 塔林电视塔, Tallinn – March 29 (completed)
🇺🇸 重聚塔, Dallas – April 25
🇹🇼 台北 101 – May 9
🇸🇰 飞碟塔, Bratislava – June 27
🇺🇸 太空针塔, Seattle – September 27
🇺🇸 帝国大厦, New York City – October 6
🇺🇸 威利斯大厦, Chicago – November 1 (tbc)
🇷🇴 布加勒斯特天空塔 – November 14
🇨🇳 上海中心 – November 21 (tbc)

Next stop: The Reunion Tower in Dallas, Texas. Photo: Joseph Haubert.

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!

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