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Barcelona’s wildest vertical race is here!

Get ready to feel the adrenaline at the Barcelona Tower Running Challenge 2026 x Mirador Torre Glòries, the vertical race that dares you to climb 34 floors and 125 meters inside one of the city’s most iconic buildings. 

Do you dare to face 686 steps? Be part of the first edition of the Barcelona Tower Running Challenge 2026 x Mirador Torre Glòries, a unique event making its debut on the international calendar as part of the Towerrunning Tour 2026 World Championship, regulated by the Towerrunning World Association (TWA)

Whether you’re an amateur or an elite runner, this challenge will test your endurance, speed, and determination, with Barcelona as the backdrop and Torre Glòries as the vertical stage.

Need accommodation? Novotel Barcelona City Hotel, the official race hotel, offers an exclusive preferential rate for runners and their families during January 16, 17, and 18. Enjoy comfort and convenience to make the most of the experience! Check them here.

When?

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Inscripción

29€

Location

Mirador Torre Glòries Entrance
(Av. Diagonal, 209, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona)

Participants

Max. 400 people. Minimum age: 18 years old on race day

Regulations and Privacy Policy

The official Tower World Association regulations will be followed. By registering, you accept the regulations and the privacy policy.

Bib Pick Up

Due to the forecasted rain, the bib collection process has been adapted.

🕙 Morning: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm (Recommended option)

📍Mirador Torre Glòries Entrance
(Av. Diagonal, 209, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona)

Bibs for all categories can be collected during this time.

🕟 Afternoon: from 4:00 pm

📍Mirador Torre Glòries Entrance
(Av. Diagonal, 209, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona)

Bib collection will take place according to the start order of each category. It is necessary to arrive 1h30 before the start of the corresponding category. 

  • 17.30
    Amateur women start
    Start order every 15 seconds:
    bibs 57–131 & 54–56
  • 18.00
    Women awards
  • 18.10
    Amateur men start
    Start order every 15 seconds:
    bibs 151–427 & 132–150
  • 19.35
    Men awards
  • 19.50
    Elite women start
    Start order every 30 seconds:
    bibs 53–37
  • 20.10
    Elite men start
    Start order every 30 seconds:
    bibs 36–1
  • 20.45
    Elite awards

🧥 Cloakroom service available from 4:00 pm

‼️ VERY IMPORTANT
Once the bib is collected in the afternoon, participants will not be allowed to leave the building. They must remain inside until the start of their race.

➡️ We recommend keeping your mobile phone with you.

Schedules
  • 17.30
    Amateur women start
    Start order every 15 seconds:
    bibs 57–131 & 54–56
  • 18.00
    Women awards
  • 18.10
    Amateur men start
    Start order every 15 seconds:
    bibs 151–427 & 132–150
  • 19.35
    Men awards
  • 19.50
    Elite women start
    Start order every 30 seconds:
    bibs 53–37
  • 20.10
    Elite men start
    Start order every 30 seconds:
    bibs 36–1
  • 20.45
    Elite awards
Recommendation due to rain forecast

Due to the rain forecast and, consequently, the indoor arrangement of the entire Tower Running operation, we recommend that participants arrive at the Edicule of the Mirador Torre Glòries (bib collection area) according to the start time of their participation based on their category.

Included with registration
  • Official CUPRA Barcelona Tower Running Challenge 2026 T-shirt
  • Double ticket for the Mirador Torre Glòries (valid until 31/12/26)
  • Bag with products from sponsors and partners
  • Full and varied refreshments
  • Finisher Medal for all participants
  • Prize for the top three finishers of each category provided by the TWA
  • Recovery area
  • Immediate medical assistance
  • Timing and tracking service with Championchip

If you are an ELITE runner in the international circuit, contact the Towerruning World Association

FAQS

When will the CUPRA Tower Running Challenge 2026 X Mirador Torre Glòries take place?

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 5:30 pm.

All people over 18 years old, licensed or not, of any nationality.

From November 25th, 2025, until January 8th, 2026, or until all 400 spots are filled.

On race day, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Torre Glòries entrance.

No. It is mandatory for safety and insurance reasons.

On this same page, in the Results section.

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About us

Mirador Torre Glòries is a project by MERLIN Properties SOCIMI, S.A., designed by Mediapro Exhibitions and managed by Mediapro Espais.

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