Tower One at Barangaroo provides this stair climb with a true big-building atmosphere. It begins by the harbour foreshore and proceeds directly into a vertical challenge. The Tower One Stair Challenge Sydney focuses on finding a stairwell rhythm rather than steady pacing. Solo runners, teams, and first-timers participate together in a community-focused climb that raises essential funds for a not-for-profit organisation.
The course is straightforward in the direct manner typical of stair races: ascend 40 floors, one landing at a time, to the summit. Participants will be racing, or "running, walking, or crawling to the summit." The fancy dress waves add a local, slightly unorganized charity-event character while supporting efforts that help individuals develop communication skills, gain independence, and establish significant opportunities.