FAQs

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration is FREE for all participants up to 30 days before your event. After the 30-day mark, registrants pay $50 to make the Big Climb experience special in every city – separate from your fundraising.

 

FUNDRAISING

Is there a fundraising minimum?
Big Climb’s fundraising commitment is $150 for adults and $50 for kids and teens. As Big Climbers are a committed crew, we know your passion will get you to the threshold in no time. And LLS will be there with tools to help you at every step. Get started today!

Where do my donations go?
All donations from Big Climb help support the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: to cure all blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

When is the fundraising deadline?
To receive a Big Climb Tech T-shirt, you must reach $250 raised prior to the 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 your raise, the more you are rewarded. Check out the recognition page for more information.

 

GENERAL EVENT

What is the age minimum allowed to climb?
All participants must be 8 years of age on the day of Big Climb. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

How do teams work?
When you sign up as a team, you are signing up to climb at the same time slot. Your team captain will submit preferences, when prompted by LLS, for climb times and the whole team climbs during that time. No exceptions.

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

When will wave times be assigned?
Wave times will be released in April via email to the team and/or individual.

 

DAY OF EVENT

Can I register on event day?
Registration will be available onsite. 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.

Can I take public transportation to/from the event?
Big Climb Minneapolis is accessible by bus or light rail. Check local bus schedules and light rail schedules for more information.

Can I bring anything in the stairwell other than my phone?
A fanny pack is permitted, but no backpacks or baby carriers are allowed on the climb route.

Is there a bag check area provided?
Yes, there is a bag check area. All bags are subject to search upon entering the stadium.

What time should I arrive?
We recommend climbers 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.

How many steps will I be climbing?
Participants will climb 1,850 steps.

Can my friends and family wait for me at the finish line?
Friends and family can watch you climb in the stands or wait for you to finish at Base Camp. There will be a finish zone “party” where photos can be taken by a photographer, and teams can wait and hang out when the rest of their team finishes.

Do I walk back down the stairs?
Big Climb Minneapolis finishes on the field. Climbers will have to walk up the stairs to return to Base Camp.

Will food be available at the event?
Snacks will be available for purchase for participants and spectators. Fruit will be provided for participants while supplies last.

What happens if it rains?
The stadium is covered so there will be no change to the event if it rains.

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.