Join Us Sunday, November 3, 2024

Event Location

Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 (Directions)

Please enter the Willis Tower from the Jackson Blvd. entrance.

Commemorate Your Success with Your Official Skyrise Chicago Photos

Click here to view and purchase your team, stairwell, and Ledge photos.

Search Criteria:
Your Photo ID will be the letters “SKY” followed by your bib # as a 7-digit number.  As an example, bib number 1234 would be entered as “SKY001234”
Team and Ledge photos will be available under the designated runner’s bib number, so check with your team if they are not visible under your bib!

If you receive an “Invalid Photo ID” message, you can use these links to view stairwell photos where we could not identify the runner’s bib number:

• Start Line
• Finish Line

If you cannot find your photo or need further assistance, please email: service@photogenicinc.com

Registration & Fundraising

Registration: $50

Fundraising minimum: $200

All climbers and handcyclists must register and meet the fundraising minimum to receive their packet and be able to participate in the climb. Please note, corporate sponsor registration and fundraising minimums will vary by team. Please check with your team captain.

Schedule of Events

• 6:30 am: Race site opens.
• 7 am: First wave of climbers start. 
• 11 am: Last wave starts, stairwell entrance closes at 11:15 am

Please be on time for your climb. Climb times will be sent to all participants the week before the climb. Assigned wave times will also be printed on your bib. Participants are asked to arrive at our staging area at the Willis Tower 30 minutes prior to the designated wave time. Please note, if you are a corporate participant, you should arrive at the corporate lounge 30 minutes prior to your designated wave time.

Climbing Safety & Instructions

All participants must pin their numbered bibs on their shirts. Your timing chip is attached to your bib. Please do not remove. To ensure the safety of all participants, please adhere to these guidelines:

• Climb single-file on the right side of the staircase and allow faster climbers to pass on the left. You can stop on a landing to catch your breath, but be aware that other climbers are coming up behind you.
• If you need to stop the climb for any reason please inform one of the volunteers, who will be stationed on every other floor. Monitors will be stationed throughout the stairwell to assist you. There are exits on floors 33 and 66 for those who opt-out of finishing.
• Climbers may only ascend the tower once.
• Carrying infants and small children is prohibited.
• Backpacks, fanny packs and other bags will not be permitted in the stairwell.
• Shoes are required; no one will be permitted to climb with bare feet.
• Participants are asked to leave obstructive clothing, costumes, equipment or accessories at home.
• Firefighters registering to climb in gear may not start prior to 10 am; acceptable climb gear does not include tanks or respirators.

Gear Check

Gear check will be available on event day on lower level 1, but space is limited. We are unable to accommodate the storage of luggage and large bags. Please do not check valuables, as we cannot be held responsible for your items.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available on lower level 1, lower level 2 and inside the Skydeck Experience just prior to entering the stairwell. Restrooms are not available in the stairwells. Please remember to use the facilities before your climb.

Race Results

Race results for all climbers will be available via the QR code on your bib.

Water Stations

Water will be available on lower level 2 at the start line, as well as floors 21, 34, 52, 66, 83 and 103.

Medical Assistance

Emergency medical crews will be on site for those who need assistance during the event. Red phones located inside the stairwells can connect you directly to Willis Tower security. 

Spectators

Access to the Skydeck is for climbers only. Spectators may wait on the ground level.

Donations

Donations can be dropped off at in the Customer Service area. Checks should be made payable to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. They may also be mailed to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab c/o Advancement, 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Get more information on contact us or our sponsorship page.