BEIJING, CHINA - In early September 2014, more than 1000 elite and amateur runners took part in the China World Summit Wing Hotel Vertical Run at World Trade Center China . The event was part of an official race for the 2014 Vertical World Circuit (VWC), the world’s first and only skyscraper racing circuit uniting some of the world’s most iconic skyscraper races, including the Empire State Building Run-Up in New York City. 

Poland’s Piotr Lobodzinski and Australia’s Suzy Walsham stole the show, each pocketing the US$1,500 first prize in the men’s and women’s elite races, respectively.

All of the proceeds from race entry fees were donated to the official charity ifeng.com’s Forever Happiness, a program that empowers disadvantaged children in mainland China through participation in social and recreational activities, as well as providing insurance and shelter. 

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