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.

 

DAY OF EVENT

Is there a bag check area provided?
There will be a free bag check area for personal items in the festival area. Bags must be small enough to fit in a regular brown shopping bag.

Can I bring anything in the stairwell other than my phone?
No, baby backpacks and all other backpacks are not allowed.

What time should I arrive?
30-45 minutes prior to your assigned start time. Please take in to consideration the time it will take you to find parking.

Can my friends and family wait for me at the finish line?
Your friends and family may wait for you at the finish line on the ground floor. No spectator access will be allowed at the finish.

Do I walk back down the stairs?
No, there will be an elevator for all participants to go down from the finish once they have completed the climb.

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.

Where are water stops?
There will be water stops placed throughout the stairwell. There is also water for climbers at the finish and when you return to the festival area.