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Event Information
Stairclimb Options
Team Categories
Registration & Fundraising
Ticket to Climb
Climb Bootcamps
Hilton Accommodations
Event Day Information
Awards
Safety & Climber Etiquette
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Join the hundreds of individuals and teams who will climb their way to the top of the Hilton Springfield for a great cause, lung health. This is a more than your same-old 5K. This event is a vertical race to climb 30 floors of Springfield's tallest building. Whether climbing for a winning time or simply to cross the finish line, this event is a great way to challenge yourself physically. We guarantee that all finishers will have a newfound respect for healthy lungs!
You can get involved by:
- Registering as a Team Captain
- Joining an existing Team as a new registrant
- Signing up as an individual registrant
- Sponsoring the event
- Joining the event planning committee
- Making a contribution supporting a registrant
TWO UNIQUE CHALLENGES, ONE BREATHTAKING EVENT!
Stairclimb Options
30 Floor Climb- Climb 30 floors to the top of the Hilton Springfield
Ultimate Climb- Climb 30 floors to the top of the Hilton Springfield as many times as you are able in an hour. Climbs are intended to be consecutive. Elevator time will not be recorded in your time. Your fastest individual climb time will be eligible for awards and recognition in the 30 Floor Climb.
Team Categories
Corporate Team Challenge- Teams of five or more will compete for the title of fastest corporate team. The top three Corporate Teams will be awarded. Fuel the fun and competition in your work place by creating multiple teams!
Fire Department Full Gear Challenge- Teams of five or more firefighters will compete for the title of fastest Fire Department. Firefighters climb in full gear.
Fire Department Competitive Challenge- Teams of five or more firefighters will compete for the title of fastest Competitive Fire Department. Firefighters climb in gym gear. The winning team's time will be compared to that of the winning Police Department Team and will determine the winner of the Guns vs. Hoses Challenge.
Police Department Challenge- Teams of five or more policemen will compete for the title of fastest Police Department. Police climb in gym gear. The winning team's time will be compared to that of the winning Fire Department Competitive team and will determine the winner of the Guns vs. Hoses Challenge.
Family and Friends- Invite your family and friends to step up to the challenge with you and build a team of 5 or more people.
Registration and Fundraising
Individual Climbers
30 Floor Climb- Registration Fee: $15 Early Bird / $25 after January 3, 2011 Minimum Fundraising/Donation: $100
Ultimate Climb- Registration Fee: $40 Early Bird / $50 after January 3, 2011 Minimum Fundraising/Donation: $100
Teams
Each climber is responsible for his/her individual Registration Fee and Fundraising Minimum
Fee and Donation Details
The Registration Fee is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable. Climbers have until event day to meet their minimum fundraising requirement. Climbers who have not met their fundraising requirement on event day will need to pay the outstanding amount in order to participate in the climb. Pledges made to the American Lung Association on behalf of climbers who cancel or do not participate in the Climb are non-refundable.
Collecting Pledges and Fundraising
Our online fundraising tools make fundraising quick and simple. You can personalize your webpage with a photo and text about what motivates you to join the Fight For Air. Send emails to friends and family asking for support and to receive online credit card pledges. Any offline donations (cash and checks) that are collected can be mailed to:
American Lung Association in Illinois
Fight For Air Climb- Hilton Springfield
3000 Kelly Lane
Springfield, IL 62711
Ticket to Climb
Raise more than $1,000 and be eligible to climb for FREE at any of the Upper Midwest region stairclimb events in 2011!
Oakbrook, IL- February 13, 2011
Minneapolis, MN- February 26, 2011
Milwaukee, WI- March 19, 2011
Chicago, IL- March 27, 2011
Des Moines, IA- March 28, 2011
Indianapolis, IN- TBD
Climb Bootcamps
Bootcamp is back! We are excited to announce FitClub as the Exclusive Bootcamp Sponsor for the 2011 "Fight For Air" Climb! To qualify for Bootcamp you must be registered and met a total of $125 (fundraising- does not include registration fee) by the first bootcamp on January 8th and agree to meet a $250 fundraising goal by the third bootcamp on January 22. Bootcamp will be held each Saturday at 9am starting the 8th of January through the 12th of February. One practice Climb is included in the Bootcamp incentive, as well FitClub gym passes! Don't miss out on this great training opportunity, start fundraising today!
Hilton Accommodations
Click here for special room rates and accommodations at the Hilton Springfield.
Event Day Information
Start Times: Participants will receive their start times prior to the event via email. Start times will also be posted online 24 hours prior to the event. Start times for the Ultimate Climb will begin at 8:00am and the doors will open at 7:30am. The 30 Floor Climb start times will begin at 9:05am. Participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to their start time. Start times will be assigned in waves. Teams will be assigned the same wave, Climbers will climb individually on 15 second intervals in their wave time.
Packet Pick-up: Information Coming Soon!
Timing Chips: Timing Chips will be picked up before climbing on event day. All participants will receive a technical tee, goody bag and bib number.
Gear Check: Gear Check will be available to all participants on the day of the event. Please leave any valuable items at home, as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items at the event.
Water Stations: Water Stations will be located in the stairwells and also at the top. Water bottles are not allowed in the stairwells, as it is a safety hazard.
Awards
Individual Awards: Awards will be given to both the Male and Female over-all winners. Awards will be given to the top three finishers for men and women in each category. All participants will be divided into the following age groups:
12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Team Awards: Groups of five or more can form a team and compete against other climb teams. Your team may consist of men and/or women in any age category. The five fastest times on your team will be combined to determine the winners. Each team member's individual time will count toward individual age categories. The three fastest teams in each category will be awarded.
Click here to view last year's race results.
Safety and Climber Etiquette
To ensure the safety of all climbers and allow for the best experience, please pass slower climber on the wall without the rail, and let them know you are coming from behind to pass. You should always climb on the rail side of the stairwell. Emergency teams will be located at the bottom and top in case you need assistance. Volunteers will be available at the water stations to notify them if you need help.
