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FAQ

General Climb Questions

How long does it take most people to climb the tower?
On average, most participants are able to climb in 45 minutes or so — roughly the same amount of time as a 5K.

Can I climb with a backpack or my kid?
No, participants may not carry a backpack, child or infant (in a holder or otherwise). Please review all safety information.

What happens if I don’t meet my fundraising minimum?
Participants will not be able to get their race bib until they have met their fundraising minimum.

Do I still need to hit my own fundraising minimum if I am on a team?
Yes, all participants must hit their individual fundraising minimums to receive their packets.

Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, as a 501(c)3 organization, all donations to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are tax-deductible.

What are the registration types?

All participants will receive a t-shirt, bib and medal for participating.

Climber: Take your shot at climbing to 103! This option is best for in-person stair-climbing participants.

Climber + Packet Mailed: Want to skip packet pickup? We will mail your race bib to you in advance. Please note: Your fundraising minimum must be met by Oct. 1 to have your bib mailed, and t-shirts will be available separately for pick up on event day.

Hand Cyclist: Hand cycle your way to 103. Join us on event day to cycle the equivalent distance of the climb.

Corporate Sponsor Climber: For our corporate sponsor participants, a registration code from your team captain is required. Corporate sponsor registration and fundraising minimums will vary by team. To learn more about corporate sponsorship, please visit our sponsorship page.

Virtual Climber: Climb to 103 from anywhere! Participate virtually by tracking your activity in the weeks leading up to the climb. A virtual race bib and t-shirt will be mailed to you.

Corporate Sponsor Virtual Climber: Climb to 103 from anywhere with your coworkers! For our corporate sponsor participants, a registration code from your team captain is required. Corporate sponsor registration and fundraising minimums will vary by team. To learn more about corporate sponsorship, please visit our sponsorship page.

What are the registration amounts & fundraising deadlines?

Registration fee: $50

Minimum Fundraising Requirement: $200 for in-person participants and $100 for virtual participants*

*If you are a corporate sponsor climber, please check with your team captain to confirm registration fees and fundraising requirements.

In order to receive your race bib and t-shirt, you must meet your fundraising requirements. Please note, the fundraising amount is required for each climber and cannot be averaged across an entire team.

Fundraising Deadlines: