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I Ran Up A 599m Skyscraper
Running the 116 Floors of Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre
Can a human actually run to the top of one of the tallest buildings on earth without collapsing? In this video, I’m taking on the ultimate vertical challenge: racing up the Shenzhen Ping’an Financial Centre in China—the world’s tallest office building, towering at a mind-bending 599 meters (1,965 ft)...
Can a human actually run to the top of one of the tallest buildings on earth without collapsing? In this video, I’m taking on the ultimate vertical challenge: racing up the Shenzhen Ping’an Financial Centre in China—the world’s tallest office building, towering at a mind-bending 599 meters (1,965 ft) with 116 floors of relentless stairs.
This is not just a run; it is a grueling, lung-burning battle against gravity, fatigue, and the sheer scale of this architectural giant. Watch as I push my body to its absolute limits, battling stair after stair, aiming for the observation deck at the very top of Shenzhen’s skyline.
Will I make it to the 116th floor, or will the "world’s tallest office building" break me before I reach the peak?
The creator takes part in a tower-running race inside Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre, climbing the building's fire escape toward floor 116. He says the course covers 3,201 steps and 599 metres. After signing in and passing a medical check, he joins the start and describes the quiet, windowless stairwell, the effort of climbing, water points and medical staff along the way. He reaches the top, says he completed the climb in 1 hour and 48 minutes, and reflects on how different the view feels after taking the stairs rather than an elevator.
Can a human actually run to the top of one of the tallest buildings on earth without collapsing? In this video, I’m taking on the ultimate vertical challenge: racing up the Shenzhen Ping’an Financial Centre in China—the world’s tallest office building, towering at a mind-bending 599 meters (1,965 ft) with 116 floors of relentless stairs.
This is not just a run; it is a grueling, lung-burning battle against gravity, fatigue, and the sheer scale of this architectural giant. Watch as I push my body to its absolute limits, battling stair after stair, aiming for the observation deck at the very top of Shenzhen’s skyline.
Will I make it to the 116th floor, or will the "world’s tallest office building" break me before I reach the peak?
The creator joins a tower-running race at Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre, climbing its fire escape toward the 116th floor. He describes the closed stairwell, the growing effort, water and medical support on the route, and the moment he reaches the top. After finishing, he compares the experience with taking an elevator and talks about seeing the wider bay area from above.
The creator takes part in a tower-running race inside Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre, climbing the building's fire escape toward floor 116. He says the course covers 3,201 steps and 599 metres. After signing in and passing a medical check, he joins the start and describes the quiet, windowless stairwell, the effort of climbing, water points and medical staff along the way. He reaches the top, says he completed the climb in 1 hour and 48 minutes, and reflects on how different the view feels after taking the stairs rather than an elevator.
A runner climbs 116 floors and 3,201 steps in a tower-running race at Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre.
Running the 116 Floors of Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre
0:47 The runner says participants signed in and passed a medical check before warming up for the race. For an organised tower-running event, follow its own check-in and health instructions; this video only describes this event.
2:39 During this race, the runner says water was available every 10 floors and that a medic might be waiting about every three floors. Treat those as his observations of this event, not a promise about other races.
3:33 The runner pauses for juice and a banana before continuing up the stairs. This is what he was offered during the race; the video does not give general nutrition advice or describe food options for other participants.
7:09 The creator contrasts riding an elevator with climbing the tower on foot, then says he will take the lift down. The race was an organised event, so check access and event rules before attempting any stair route yourself.
0:47 The runner says participants signed in and passed a medical check before warming up for the race. For an organised tower-running event, follow its own check-in and health instructions; this video only describes this event.
2:39 During this race, the runner says water was available every 10 floors and that a medic might be waiting about every three floors. Treat those as his observations of this event, not a promise about other races.
3:33 The runner pauses for juice and a banana before continuing up the stairs. This is what he was offered during the race; the video does not give general nutrition advice or describe food options for other participants.
7:09 The creator contrasts riding an elevator with climbing the tower on foot, then says he will take the lift down. The race was an organised event, so check access and event rules before attempting any stair route yourself.
0:00 Taking on 116 floors
0:32 The Shenzhen tower race
0:47 Medical check and warm-up
1:24 Inside the stairwell
2:33 Water and medical support
3:33 A short snack break
4:39 Climbing past floor 82
5:33 The climb one step at a time
6:35 Reaching floor 116
7:09 The view after the stairs
0:00 Taking on 116 floors
0:32 The Shenzhen tower race
0:47 Medical check and warm-up
1:24 Inside the stairwell
2:33 Water and medical support
3:33 A short snack break
4:39 Climbing past floor 82
5:33 The climb one step at a time
6:35 Reaching floor 116
7:09 The view after the stairs
How many floors did the tower-running route cover?
The race route went up to floor 116.
How many steps did the climb have?
The creator says the climb had 3,201 steps.
Where did the race take place?
The video and description identify the venue as Shenzhen's Ping An Finance Centre.
What support did the runner describe on the route?
He says water was available every 10 floors and mentions medical staff waiting along the stairs, possibly about every three floors.
Did the creator take an elevator to the top?
No. He climbed the fire escape for the race and said he would take the lift down afterward.
