The race will run up the 50-floor Duke Energy Center

CHARLOTTE – Ever run up a skyscraper? Registration is now open for 750 slots in the 2012 Race to the Topon Saturday, March 24, in downtown Charlotte. Runners will see who can be the fastest to scale the 50 floors and 1,194 steps of the Duke Energy Center in downtown Charlotte.

The race begins at 8:30 a.m. with runners starting in waves at 15 second intervals, according to experience level. Runners also will be able to choose their own flight times.

This year’s competition will include a First Responders category, where police, fire and Medic officers will compete against one another.

Part of the proceeds from this year’s Race to the Top will benefit the Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.

Registrations for Race to the Top may be submitted online at www.charlottesports.org/racetothetop. Entry fee is $35 and includes a T-shirt and the post-race party. Participation is capped at 750 for this year’s race and you must be at least 13 years of age to participate.

Medals will be awarded to the top three (3) fastest men’s and women’s climbers and the fastest overall climber.

The Duke Energy Center is at 550 South Tryon Street near the corner of Levine Center for the Arts and Tryon.

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