Climb to the Top MS Event Details
Date & LocationSunday, May 19, 2024 Gillette Stadium |
RequirementsFundraising Minimum: Age Minimum: 8 years |
ScheduleRegistration Opens: 9 am |
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Event Schedule, Pricing, and Experience
Registration Fees
Climbers
- Starting fee – $20
- 3/25/24 – increases to $35
- 4/21/24 – increases to $45
- Event day – $50
Minor Climbers
- $15 flat fee
First Responders / Military
- $20 flat fee
Virtual Climbers
- $20 flat fee
Online registration closes on May 19, 2024 at noon.
Event Schedule
The journey to curing MS has its ups and downs. Join us as we climb up and down the stairs at Gillette Stadium to raise critical funds for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.
The Climb to the Top Experience
Climb to the Top MS will give you a one-of-a-kind experience to take on the stairs and climb to the top of Gillette Stadium.
Your climb will start from an exclusive spot in Gillette Stadium, where you will then climb up and down the stairs, serpentine-style, with rest stops along the way to refuel. You’ll also have time to take in the view as you reflect on how your efforts are changing the world for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.
At the finish line, you will be greeted by an incredible view, a cheer section, uplifting music, a finish line medal and a place to gather to enjoy concession-style food and drinks!
Completing Climb to the Top MS requires about the same effort as running a 5K (3.1 miles). Those who’ve completed a 5K should be able to complete the stair climb without extensive stair climbing practice.
We can't wait to see you on the stairs!Climb Course Challenge
Get your competitive juices flowing and join our Climb Course Challenge! Climbers who want to get extra sweaty will receive a star each time they cross the finish line and have their name added to our leaderboard. The person with the most stars at the end of the event will win a special prize (and bragging rights!).
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Know Before You Go
Participation Minimum
You must fundraise at least $250 ($100 for Minor Climbers) to participate in Climb to the Top.
Gillette Stadium
Climb to the Top MS is giving you an inside look and one-of-a-kind experience to break out of the stairwell and climb in the open air at Gillette Stadium.
Here’s what makes it so iconic:
- Located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Gillette Stadium is home to the New England Revolution and New England Patriots, six time Superbowl Champions.
- The stadium is 16 stories tall and has 68,000 seats.
- On a typical game day, Patriots fans eat more than one ton of Italian sausage and warm up with 186 gallons of clam chowder.
- 432 concerts have been hosted at Gillette from some of music’s biggest artists.
- Architects used local references when building Gillette including a 12-story lighthouse (based on numerous New England lighthouses) and a pedestrian bridge (resembling Longfellow Bridge in Boston).
Know Before You Go
- Check-in and registration opens at 9:00 AM. Enter at the Bank of America Entrance located adjacent to the hospital. There is an ADA accessible drop off right in front of the gate. The parking lot is free in lot 22A.
- If you DID NOT get your packet in the mail, please come at least 30 minutes before your wave time to get your bib and food voucher.
- Start times are LIVE in your participant center and in the Event Details page of website.
- We encourage everyone to bring your cheerleaders! There will be a special spectator cheer section where they can go hoarse cheering you on! There is no charge for spectators.
- The stairs are no easy feat, but if you want to make it even more challenging, here are some ways to up your game (at your own risk, of course):
- Climb the stairs multiple times – see below for a new contest! (There will be a Leaderboard!)
- Rock a costume, the sillier, the better!
- Food and Drinks:
- All climbers will receive a food voucher redeemable for food or beverages at the concession stand.
- Additional food and beverages are available for purchase beyond the voucher.
- Water will be provided to climbers at the 2 water stops and finish line.
- Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at Registration for $5. (*Must be 21 years+)
- Top Fundraisers (Climbers who have raised $500+ individually) will get an orange wristband redeemable for 1 alcoholic beverages. (*Must be 21 years+)
- Elite 1K Club members will get either yellow (2023) or blue (2024) wristbands for 2 free alcoholic beverages. (*Must be 21 years+)
- All climbers will receive a food voucher redeemable for food or beverages at the concession stand.
EXCITING ADDITIONS:
- HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU CLIMB? For Climbers who want to get extra stairs in, we are awarding a sticker for each time you complete the course! The person with the most stars at the end of the event will win a special prize. There will be a leaderboard waiting for your name… Come ready to run! Prizes for adult and youth winners!
- LIGHTHOUSE! All climbers have FREE access to the newly renovated lighthouse this year! Entrance available between 11AM- 1PM. Give your Lighthouse ticket to Gillette staff, get this at bib packet at check-in/registration. Enter from the Lighthouse main entrance outside of the concourse.
- TEAM VILLAGE! The Top 10 teams will each get their own special area in the Team Village for your team to celebrate your success! Rankings will close on Friday 5/17 at 5PM. Make sure and be in the top!
- WARM-UP! Thank you to out Warm-Up Sponsor Planet Fitness who will be leading our warm-ups before each wave. Come to the start line early to get your body ready to tackle the stairs!
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Incentives
Hit your fundraising minimum and you'll earn the official event t-shirt and a medal!
Raise $300 and get this sweet Climb to the Top MS hat!
For more fundraising incentives, see the Clubs & Benefits page.
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Safety
Think Safe
Your safety is our number one priority; that’s why we made Think Safe our motto. To do your part to ensure everyone is safe, please review this information about personal safety.
Age Minimum
Families are such a big part of Climb to the Top MS and we love seeing them on the stairs! To make sure our youngest participants remain safe, the following requirements apply to all participants under the age of 18:
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All participants under the age of 18 must be registered as a Minor Climber.
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All participants must be at least 8 years of age on or before event day.
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All participants ages 8 to 17 are required to pay a registration fee and reach the fundraising minimum prior to receiving event day materials.
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Parent or legal guardian are required to sign a waiver/release of liability form as part of the registration.
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Authorized guardian and child ratio must be 1:3 (adult must have no more than 3 minors to chaperone).
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Sponsors
Thank You to Our Sponsors
By investing in Climb to the Top MS, our corporate sponsors proudly demonstrate their commitment to the local community and to people affected by MS. Supporting Climb to the Top MS inspires employees, increases corporate visibility and allows companies to have a direct impact on their communities.
Our corporate sponsors are changing the world for people affected by MS. By supporting Climb to the Top MS through cash or in-kind donations, corporate sponsors allow us to direct more dollars to help all individuals affected by MS.