FAQs

REGISTRATION FEE 

All participants will be charged a registration fee that will not count towards your fundraising total for incentives. The registration fee is $40 until March 20th and increases to $50 on March 21st until the event day. 

 

FUNDRAISING 

Is there a fundraising minimum?
There is no fundraising minimum, but all Big Climb participants are encouraged to fundraise for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission. In 2023, Big Climb participants raised an average of $600. Set your goal and get started today! 

Where do my donations go?
All donations from Big Climb help support the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, and to help improve the quality of life of patients and their families. 

When is the fundraising deadline?
To receive a Big Climb Tech T-shirt, you must reach $250 raised prior to or on event day. You also have the opportunity to continue to fundraise after the event to further support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure blood cancer. The more you raise, the more you are rewarded. Check out the recognition page for more information. 

What is a Climb Master?
An individual who raises $1,000+ will be named a Climb Master, which is one of our VIPs for Big Climb New Jersey. As a VIP, you will have access to the Summit Club after you complete your climb for a special gift and post event hospitality.  

 

GENERAL EVENT 

What is the age minimum allowed to climb?
The National guidance is 8 years or older to climb, however we are leaving it up to the parents/guardian’s judgement. All children will be required to climb with an adult. All participants will sign a waiver. No exceptions. 

How do teams work?
When you sign up as a team, you are signing up to climb at the same time slot. Your team will be assigned a time at random, and we are not taking requests for time slots. 

When will wave times be assigned?
Wave times will be released the week of the event via email to the team and/or individual. 

Can I change my start time?
No. All start times are final. No exceptions. 

 

DAY OF EVENT 

What time does the event start?
The event doors will open at 8:00 am with our first wave starting at 8:45 am. 

Can I register on event day?
Registration will be available onsite starting from 7:45 am until 10:00 am. Those who register in person may have to wait for an available wave time and may have to climb separately from requested participants or teams.    

Where should I park?
Parking will be available for participants at Three Gateway, located at 265-281 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Please bring ticket inside, as all tickets will be validated at Check-In. 

Can I take public transportation to/from the event?
Big Climb New Jersey is located across from Newark Penn Station. Please check train times. 

Can I bring anything in the stairwell other than my phone?
A small fanny pack is allowed. 

Is there a bag check area provided?
There will be a free bag check area for personal items in the Base Camp area.  

What time should I arrive?
Plan to arrive 45 minutes prior to your assigned start time. Please take into consideration the time it will take you to find parking. 

Where do I line up for my climb time?
Announcements will be made 15 minutes prior to your start time. You will begin lining up in the lobby where the starting line is as well. 

How many steps will I be climbing?
Participants will climb 26 floors, totaling 524 steps.  

Can my friends and family come to the event? Where can they wait for me to finish?
All are welcome at Big Climb New Jersey. Those not climbing may wait for you in the Base Camp on the ground floor, where we will have a live stream of the finish line. No spectator access will be allowed at the finish. 

Are there any kid-friendly activities? 

Our Little Big Climb area will have activities and games for kids. ALL KIDS MUST BE SUPERVISED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN. 

Will food be available at the event?
Water and light snacks will be available for climbers.? 

What happens if it rains?
The event is rain or shine.?? 

Will I need to walk back down the stairs?
No, there will be an elevator for all participants to go back to Base Camp once they have completed the climb. 

Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately, dogs and other animals are not allowed at the event. 

Are strollers allowed at the event?
Strollers are allowed onsite but will not be allowed on the climb route.