BIG CLIMB 31 - EVENT DAY DETAILS!
Hello Big Climbers!
We are less than two weeks away from Big Climb 31. We are glad you are one of the 6,000 dedicated participants who decided to climb and fundraise for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
This email contains a lot of detailed information, so please read it thoroughly to avoid a trip to the Information Booth on event day!
Start Times
If for any reason you do not know your start time, you can find it posted on www.bigclimb.org, or by clicking one of the following links:
TEAM Start Times
CLIMBER Start Times
RACER Start Times
All posted start times are now final. Any switches between racer/climber or participant substitutions must now be made at packet pick-up (details below) or on event day at the Swaps/Changes table, and will require a $10 fee ($15 fee if changing from climber to racer). Changes on event day are not guaranteed. Please note, you should plan to arrive with plenty of time to spare, as there will likely be a long line on event day. If you’re able to, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of making these changes at packet pick-up to avoid the hassle on event day!
We will be checking all bibs for start times before you enter the stairwell. If you try to start at an earlier time than assigned, you will be escorted back to the 1st floor Atrium to wait for your time. We cannot allow anyone to enter the stairwells early! It is a safety hazard, as we’ve ensured all time slots have the appropriate number of people entering at any given time, so we ask that you respect this policy.
Packet Pick-Up
This year, we will be holding one packet pick-up the Saturday before the event. Not only will you be able to pick up your packet early and avoid the lines on event day, you’ll also be able to try to make any swap/change requests AND pick up your participant event shirt! We suggest taking advantage of this opportunity to make event day a breeze! Also, anyone who attends packet pick-up will be entered to win one of our great prizes!
Big Climb 31: Packet Pick-Up
10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday, March 25
LLS Office: 5601 6th Ave S, Suite 182
Seattle, WA 98108
*Please note, building entrance is located on Orcas Street below the sky bridge. Take the elevator to the first floor, then turn right. Free, four hour parking is available near the building entrance on Orcas Street.
You may pick up packets for your friends, family, and teammates. Teams of 10 or more will be packaged together in one large envelope: one person is responsible for picking up all of these packets together.
Checking in on Race Day
If you are unable to pick up your packet prior to event day, you must check in on the 1st floor. VIP fundraisers (anyone who individually raises $2,500+) can skip the lines - all your items can be found in the VIP area of The Summit Club on the 2nd floor atrium level.
- If you’re a team of 10 or more, the team captain must check in for everyone.
- If you’re on a team of 9 or less, everyone needs to check in individually at the packet pick-up table.
What to Expect on Race Day
- Bibs must be worn visibly on the front of your shirt.
- You must have your bib before you can claim your t-shirt. Volunteers will mark your race bib as you claim your shirt. We will be providing a Virtual Goodie Bag to you this year, which will be sent out via email with many great offers from our wonderful sponsors!
- There will be an Information booth for any race day questions. The Information booth is also where you will turn in any donations you bring to the climb.
- Climbing to honor someone you love? Add a Blood Drop sticker with the name of your loved one to our dedication banner at the Patient Services area on the 1st floor atrium. If you submitted a request for a dedication poster, you may also pick up your commemorative copy of your dedication poster here, as well.
- Spectators are allowed on the 1st floor Atrium level only! If spectators attempt to access a different floor of the building, they will be escorted out of the building by security.
- There will be a free bag check in the 1st floor Atrium to store your belongings while you climb.
- No bags, purses, water bottles, baby carriers, etc. are allowed in the stairwell. There are no exceptions! If you have an item with you at the start line, you will be asked to go back down to the 1st floor to check it at bag check.
- There will be water stops in the stairwells on floors 21, 34, 41, 49, 58, and 65. Water will be available at the finish and recovery area as well. There will be NO water at the start line.
- Please climb in single file. If you need to pass someone in the stairwell, pass on the inside of the turn. If you are being passed, kindly step to the outside wall. Everyone will take the elevator down.
- This year, timing chips are disposable! You do not need to turn it back in to us after the race. Do NOT switch chips with anyone as chips are assigned to specific individuals.
- Your friends and family can watch you cross the finish line! This year, we will be using Facebook Live to stream the climber (untimed) and racer (timed) finish lines. Visit www.facebook.com/BigClimbSeattle on event day to watch live.
- After you soak in the view at the finish, you will be directed to the 40th floor Recovery Room where free post-race snacks, including bagels, fruit, and more. Please do not wait too long for teammates at the finish line as it can get too full. Plan to regroup with teammates on the 40th floor or 1st floor Atrium.
Fundraising & Incentives
As a reminder, all participants, no matter their age, are required to fundraise the fundraising minimum. For those 18 and over, the fundraising minimum is $150. For those 17 and under, the fundraising minimum is $100. You will not be allowed to participate in future Big Climb events if you do not meet the minimum. We promise to be strict about this rule again next year and want to make sure that you will be able to participate again!
You may turn in your donations on event day at the Information booth. The fundraising deadline is April 10th. If you qualify for an incentive prize, you will be asked via email to choose your prize in late April. Prizes will be mailed out in June.
Fundraising Perks
This year, we are celebrating the second ever Elite 30 at Big Climb! The Elite 30 will consist of our top 30 fundraisers as of Wednesday, March 22nd at 11:59pm. Elite 30 members will get exclusive benefits and prizes, including:
- Special gift given at Big Climb
- Invite to a cancer research lab tour in Seattle
- Special bib and medal on event day
- New for Big Climb 31: Floor dedicated to each Elite 30 member, highlighting each winner and their successes
Any individual who raises $2,500 or more by race day will have special race day perks! Everything will be waiting for you in our VIP lounge in The Summit Club (2nd Floor atrium level), including your race packet, event shirt, and special VIP gift. Breakfast treats and lunchtime goodies will also be waiting for you provided by the Columbia Tower Club in the VIP lounge. In addition, Big Climb VIPs will be invited to our Awards Ceremony at the Columbia Tower Club on April 30th!
Raise $1,000 or more this year, and you will be eligible for Early Bird Registration for Big Climb 32! You will have the opportunity to register one week earlier than the general public for next year's event.
The Summit Club at Big Climb
If you are one of our Top Five Overall Fundraising Teams, Top Five Small Per-Capita Fundraising Teams (teams with 4-20 members),Top 5 Large Per-Capita Fundraising teams (teams with 21+ members), or an Individual VIP, you will have access to The Summit Club - an invite only lounge area on Big Climb event day! Top teams will enjoy catered food, unique race bibs noting you as a Top Fundraiser, and a special gift. Online donations must be received by 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 22nd to be eligible for this opportunity. If you have cash/check donations, they must be received by Wednesday at 3:00pm in our office to count toward the Summit Club standings.
Event Day Parking
Please plan to allow enough time for parking. This year we have quite a few parking options. Please carpool to the event if at all possible.
- Free parking below the Columbia Center (701 5th Avenue) from 7am - 7pm. Enter on Columbia Street between 4th and 5th Avenue. This garage will fill up quickly, so please plan accordingly!
- Overflow parking will be available for $7.00/day (cash, Visa, or Mastercard only) until 7pm at two off-site garages:
- Seapark Garage (609 6th Ave) – must exit by 7pm or will be charged $50 late exit fee
- SMT Garage (700 5th Ave) – must exit by 7pm or will be charged $50 late exit fee
- Please consider using mass transit options as well.
Thank you all again for your dedication to fundraising and helping us climb up to take cancer down! We look forward to seeing you on event day!
Climb. Conquer. Cure.
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