SkyRun 2024, the stair running competition, organised by SkyTower Bucharest, attracted this year over 800 participants from six countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Austria, Moldova, the UK, and Italy.

The 5th edition of this popular race raised a total of 20,000 euros for charity. On top of the initial 11,500 euros raised from registration fees, RPHI (Raiffeisen Property Holding International), the owner of SkyTower, donated an additional 8,500 euros. All proceeds were donated to four charities: Autism Voice, Mia’s Children, SOS Children’s Villages, and Climb Again.

Each organisation formed its own team of runners, including young people with various disabilities, such as visual impairments and amputations, who proudly competed and completed the race, proving that anything is possible when determination knows no limits.

„SkyRun 2024 has shown us that no challenge is too great  if it’s driven by passion and purpose. From the youngest participants to those overcoming physical limitations, this event truly embodies the spirit of perseverance and community. We’re thrilled to see the incredible support for our charity partners and look forward to an even bigger event next year”, stated Leo Forstner, Managing Director RPHI Romania, the company that owns SkyTower.

The race challenged participants to conquer 620 stairs, with the fastest time of 2 minutes and 59 seconds recorded by overall winner Andrei Olariu. Close behind were second-place finisher Marian Adrian Rusu, with a time of 3 minutes and 5 seconds, and third-place runner Beniamin Ghita, finishing at 3 minutes and 6 seconds.