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INFORMATION UPDATE!
PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, November 11th, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, Roadrunner Sports, Tempe Marketplace
Friday, November 12th, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Roadrunner Sports, Scottsdale Shops at Chauncey Ranch
Day-Of Event Information:
Arrival:
• Plan to arrive AT LEAST 30 minutes before your start time. You will line up at the lower level on the Renaissance 1 Building, in front of LifeStart Gym. Be sure you have your bib number and your timing band with you. You will not be able to race without these!
• We will have a gear check at the bottom of the Renaissance 1 building. However, you are advised not to bring valuables to the event.
FIRST CLIMBER goes at 9:00 AM!
Check In:
We encourage all participants to get their race packet at the Roadrunner Sports Packet Pick-Up. If you do this, you will not need to check in the day of the event.
If you need to check in on event day, or turn in money, please proceed to the Courtyard area between the two buildings to the registration table.
Parking:
• The best address to input into your GPS system or Mapquest is 2 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004. The buildings are on the corner of Washington and Central. You may also take the Light Rail to the stop in front of the Renaissance Square. Parking will be available in the metered spots on the street. There is also a parking deck that is adjacent to the 40 N. Central Ave. building that will be open as well.
Roof Top:
• Participants in the Full Climb will finish on the rooftop of the Renaissance 2 building. Participants who take part in the Half-Climb will be allowed to elevator up to the top of Ren. 2 to meet their teammates for photos. Half Climb participants are to immediately proceed to the Ren. 2 elevators following the completion of their climb and MUST still wear their bib number. Elevators will be monitored and access will be limited.
• ONLY Climb participants will be allowed on the rooftop. No exceptions! Family members, friends and fans may enjoy the festivities in the Courtyard with you before and after the race!
Timing:
• Participants will be timed only on their UPWARD Climb. Time between buildings will not be counted.
• The timing bands will be hooked to your shoe. They are disposable and will not need to be collected at the top of the building.
• Your times will be posted online within 48 hours of the race.
Courtyard:
• Stay and enjoy yourself! Invite friends and family out to share in your accomplishments! Our sponsors and vendors will have booths set up with fun give-aways, food and drinks provided by Tom’s Tavern!
FAQs
1. What is a stair climb?
A stair climb is when individuals or teams race, run or walk up hundreds of stairs. It is sometimes referred to as a vertical road race since it requires individuals to move their entire body weight vertically instead of horizontally.
2. How can I train/prepare?
ALAA will partner with local gyms/sponsors to provide participants with a training plan.
3. Is it a race?
Only if you want it to be. While there are individuals and teams who run up the stairs as fast as they can, we welcome individuals of all athletic abilities. You choose your pace. No matter your pace, you are sure to have a new appreciation for your lungs when you reach the top! There will be prizes for top performers in each designated category.
4. What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is $35.00 per person before October 13, 2011. The half-climb option is $25.00 per person before October 13, 2011.
After October 13, the registration fee increases to $50.00 per person ($40.00 per person for the half-climb).
5. What is a fundraising minimum?
The fundraising minimum is an amount that each participant is required to raise or pay themselves in order to participate in an event. The fundraising minimum that is required for this event is $100.00 (for full-climb and half-climb participants). This amount is due on the day of the event. You will be required to authorize your credit card to be charged the balance remaining at packet pick-up or at the Climb.
6. Is there an age minimum to climb?
The minimum age is to climb is 10.
7. How many people need to be on my team to be considered a team?
There isn't any specific number of members required to be a team. You can have a team of two or one hundred. However, in order to qualify for the fastest team award, your team must have at least five members.
8.What time should I arrive?
You will receive your start time in advance and it is suggested that you arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time.
9. When can I get my start time?
You will find out your start time when you pick up your packet, prior to the event.
10. Where can I park?
The Renaissance Square has on-site garage parking.
11. What should I wear?
It is suggested that you wear comfortable clothing appropriate for a cardio workout. Proper shoes are essential. Running, walking or cross-training shoes are important for a successful climb.
12. What should I do with my personal belongings/Is there a bag check?
There will be a bag check available at the start line of the event. However, we recommend that you do not bring valuables to the stair climb. The American Lung Association and event partners are not responsible for lost belongings.
13. Will I be timed?
Yes, each participant will timed. Timing chips will be distributed at packet pick-up or on race day when you check-in. You will only be times on your climb up the stairs! Elevator transitions will not be timed.
14. Where can I get my results?
Official event times for every participant will be available at the post-event celebration and will be posted on the event website following the event.
15. Does everyone go up the stairs at once?
No, climbers are started one at a time and are released into the stairwell in 8 second intervals.
16. Can I pass someone?
Please let the person know that you are passing them. A common courtesy would then be for the slower climber to move to the right and let the fast climber pass on the left. Please climb single file to allow people to pass easily.
17. Can I climb with my team?
Yes you can climb with your team. However if a team members signed up for different paces (racing, running or walking) and still want to climb together, then all team member will be placed with the "slowest" pace.
18. Will there be water?
Water will be available in the lobby before the event, the Courtyard following the event and at the aid stations at a halfway point of each building.
19. Where are the bathrooms?
Bathrooms are located near the start line and in the Courtyard.
20. What if I need to stop?
If you cannot complete the climb, volunteers will be stationed throughout the stairwells to assist you and escort you from the stairwell to the nearest elevator. Rest and water stops will be located at half-way points in each building.
21. What if I need medical assistance?
Medical staff will be on-site for those who may need assistance throughout the event. In case of an emergency, contact the closest stairwell monitor to reach the emergency medical personnel.
22. Can I wear my headphones?
You many wear headphones, but please be conscious of other climbers and the volunteers in the stairwells.
23. Can my family and friends meet me at the top?
Unfortunately, due to security reasons, friends and family are unable to meet you at the top. However, all family and friends are invited to join you at the post-event celebration in the Courtyard.
24. Where can I see pictures from the event?
Photographs will be posted on the event website after the event.
25. Where will the awards be?
All participants will receive a finisher medal at the top of the stairs. Additional prizes will be awarded to top performers and fundraisers at the post-event party in mid-November.
26. Where can I hand in donations?
Prior to the event, you can mail donations to the ALA at the following address:
American Lung Association
102 West McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85003
OR donations can be made online at www.climbphoenix.com.
You can also hand in donations at packet pick-up or on event day when you check-in.
27. Can I get a receipt for my donors?
All donations are tax deductible, and all donors will receive a thank you acknowledgement to be used for tax purposes.
28. When do I have to raise the $100 by?
As a condition of registering as a participant, you agreed to pay a $35 registration fee as well as meet the $100 fundraising minimum.
Minimum of $100 fundraising commitment must be met by event day, November 13, 2011.
29. When is the deadline to turn in all fundraising money to be eligible for incentive prizes?
The first incentive levels begin at $150.00. Therefore, you must have raised at least this amount to be eligible for a prize. The incentive prize level will be determined by your fundraising total as of 5pm on December 31, 2011.
