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ABOUT THE BIG CLIMB
WHAT?
Participants have the choice of either running up the stairwell as a racer (timed, competitive) or walking as a climber (untimed). Two stairwells are used - both courses are 69 flights and end at the 73rd floor Observatory. Water is available at designated sites in each stairwell. If you feel you can not finish, you can exit at the water stop floors and take the elevator down.
WHO?
Anyone 8 years or older.
WHEN?
Sunday, March 21, 2010.
WHERE?
Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. Address is 701 Fifth Ave. Click here for a map.
WHY?
To find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Funds raised through the Big Climb go directly to support research, patient aid, patient services, education, and advocacy.
HOW?
To register, click here. Entry fee is $40/person which is non-refundable. There is a small online registration fee. Get $5 off your registration fee by utilizing one of our sponsor discounts. Fees increase after March 15th to $60/person. Online registration closes March 17th. Day of event registration opens at 12pm if the event has not sold out. Each person over 21 years of age is also required to raise a minimum of $50. For more details, read the FAQs.
START TIMES
Actual start times will be assigned with the first start time at 8:30am and the last start around 4pm. Approximately 100 participants are scheduled every 15 minutes for both the race and climb stairwells. Start times will be emailed in late February and then every week thereafter until event day. Start times will be assigned in the order that entries are received with preference given to past top fundraisers.
TEAMS
With over 400 teams at last year's event, the Big Climb is a perfect event for companies, schools, community groups, or just those that want to share the pain with others! For team information, please click here.
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Awards Ceremony
Each year the Big Climb celebrates the accomplishments of top fundraisers and racers at our annual Awards Ceremony at the swanky Columbia Tower Club. Participants raising $2,000/person or more, selected team representatives, and first-place racers will be invited to this special event to be held on April 29, 2010.
Fundraising Awards
Individual pledge prizes are awarded based on the amount raised. Team awards will be given to top overall, corporate, and school teams. In addition, awards will be given to the team with the highest per capita total ($ raised/# of teammates) and for the top new fundraising team. Gifts will be given to all fundraisers turning in $2,000 or more in donations by the pledge collection deadline, April 9, 2010.
Team Community Spirit Award
The Big Climb team that demonstrates the most team spirit and creativity will receive a special plaque and recognition at the Awards Ceremony. Click here for more information about forming a team.
Racing Awards
Medals will be awarded to the fastest corporate and school teams at the awards ceremony. Trophies will also be presented at the awards ceremony to the fastest male and female in seven age divisions. Division 1: 8-12; Division 2: 13-17; Division 3: 18-29; Division 4: 30-39; Division 5: 40-49; Division 6: 50-59; Division 7: 60-69; Division 8: 70-79; Division 9: 80 and above. Medals will be awarded by mail to the second and third-fastest male and female finisher in each division.
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