Climb to the Top MS Event Details
Date & LocationJune 8, 2025 |
RequirementsFundraising Minimum: You must raise at $250 (Adults) and $100 (Minors 8-17) Age Minimum: 8 years |
ScheduleRegistration Opens: 9 am |
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Event Schedule & Pricing
Fundraising Minimum
The minimum fundraising requirement for registered participants is $250 per person or $100 for minor climbers between 8 to 17 years old. You must meet these specific amounts in order to participate in the event, this minimum is separate from your registration fee.
Registration Fees
Climbers
- $20 starting fee
- April 14, 2025 — Fee increases to $35
- May 11, 2025 — Fee increases to $45
- $50 event day fee
Minor Climbers
- $15 flat fee
First Responders/Military
- $20 flat fee
Online registration closes at the end of the day on June 8, 2025.
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 multiple sclerosis 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!
Living with MS
No one should face MS alone and Climb to the Top is your opportunity to make sure you have the support you need to live your best life. On event day, you will have the chance to learn more about the services the National MS Society offers so you can be more than your MS.
You can also participate in the I Climb with MS program. This program honors those living with MS who are participating in Climb to the Top. Participants will receive a Climb to the Top Event Bib and can connect with others who understand what it is like to live with this unpredictable disease.
To join and participate in the I Climb with MS program, indicate that you have MS during registration. Remember, participants must reach the fundraising minimum before earning a Climb to the Top Event Bib.
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New! Accessible Course
New this year, we are also offering an accessible, stairless route on the concourse!
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Know Before You Go
Fundraising Minimums
You must raise at $250 (Adults) and $100 (Minors 8-17) to participate in Climb to the Top MS.
Citi Field
Climb to the Top MS is giving you an inside look at Citi Field. This one-of-a-kind experience will get you to the top of the steps of your favorite sports team’s home base.
Here’s what makes it so iconic:
- Citi Field is home of the New York Mets.
- Seats up to 41,000 fans!
- Opened in 2009 to replace Shea Stadium.
- The Mets colors are made up of Giants orange and Dodger blue, in honor of the two New York teams that moved to California in the 1950s.
- Attracts one of the most racially and ethnically diverse crowds of people you’ll find giving you a true taste of New York.
Know Before You Go
- Check in and registration opens at 9:00 AM. Enter at the Hodges Entrance located adjacent to Lot G. It is ADA accessible.
- Parking is at Citi Field, Gate 1, Lot G. Most GPS systems recognize the specific lot number. See link for map.
- Start times are LIVE in your participant center and in the Event Details page of website.
- SPECIAL GUEST: Mets Hall of Famer Dwight "Doc" Gooden will be joining us at Citi Field to celebrate Climb and the MS community! Come meet the pitching legend and help end MS!
- 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 or tackle the accessible course multiple times – see below for a 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 $20 of food or beverages (not including alcohol) at the concession stand.
- Concession food and beverages are available for purchase for non-participants.
- Water will be provided to climbers at the 2 water stops and finish line.
- Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the concession stand. (*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 yellow wristbands for 2 free alcoholic beverages. (*Must be 21 years+)
- All climbers will receive a food voucher redeemable for $20 of food or beverages (not including alcohol) at the concession stand.
EXCITING ADDITIONS:
- NEW ACCESSIBLE COURSE: Introducing our new stair-less course with breathtaking views of Manhattan so ALL can participate in the event! Invite anyone and everyone to join your team! (Must still register and meet the fundraising minimum to participate.)
- 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 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!
- 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 5/3 at Noon. Make sure and be in the top!
- TAG BOARD! – Be featured on the jumbotron! If you post on Instagram or Twitter (X) and #climbMS, you can be giant on the biggest screen in NYC! Post your selfies throughout the day and see your face on the big screen! **Your account must be public to be featured.
- WARM-UP! Fitness Instructors and Top Fundraisers Peggy and Kristine will be leading a pre-course warm-up 10 min before the event. Come to the start line early to get your body ready to tackle the stairs!
- Don’t forget to stop by our Silver sponsors booth, EMD Serono and Thrivewell Infusion in the Concourse. Thank you to your continued support!
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Pre-Climb Events and Stadium Contests
Fundraising Blitz Week (May 19-25)
Prizes for both:
- Top Fundraiser (most donations): Yeti cooler
- Individual with the most amount of total gifts: Orange duffel
May Fundraising Challenge (ALL month-long)
Raise $300 in May and receive a pair of limited-edition Climb to the Top socks!
We want to reward you for your incredible fundraising! See the Clubs & Benefits page for details.
STAIRMASTER CHALLENGE - 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 stickers at the end of the event will win an exclusive stadium prize. There will be a leaderboard waiting for your name… come ready to climb! Prizes for adult and youth winners!
Take advantage of our Jumbotron! Add your shoutout to the big screen for everyone to see at the event! Fill this form out by May 30th - JUMBOTRON FORM (reminder – you must meet our fundraising minimum!)
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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 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:
- All participants under the age of 18 must be registered as a Minor Climber.
- All participants must be at least 8 years of age on or before event day.
- All participants ages 8 to 17 are required to pay a registration fee and reach the fundraising minimum prior to receiving event day materials.
- A parent or legal guardian is required to sign a waiver/release of liability form as part of registration.
- Authorized guardian and child ratio must be 1:3 (no more than 3 minors per adult 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 the communities that they work and live in.
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.
Silver Sponsors
