FAQ

You can register online by specifying your participation type. You can climb as a team, an individual, or join us as a volunteer. Then follow the prompts to complete your registration. Please feel free to reach out to event manager Steve Gillis with any questions.

Online registration prices are as follows:

• $18 until November 1, 2023
• $20 November 2 - December 31, 2023
• $25 January 31, 2024
• $35 February 28, 2024
• $40 March 20, 2024
• $55 March 21, 2024 Day of Event

Participants must also raise a minimum fundraising requirement of $100 before climb day.

Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to make the event, funds raised will support the American Lung Association’s mission. You may request to transfer your registration fee to the next event date, but please note that registration fees are non-refundable.

This year's climb will be 42 floors and 836 steps.

The average time to climb the One Oxford Centre is 12 minutes.

After online registration closes on Tuesday, March 19th at 11:55PM, you will receive and “Event Day” email on Thursday, March 21st, that includes details with your wave and estimated start time.

This information will also be posted on the website on Thursday, March 21st. You will look up your start time by last name. You must arrive 45 minutes prior to your start time to check-in, drop off donations and pick up your race bib.

If you attended Pre-Packet Pick-Up, you would have everything you need to climb, so you may arrive 15 minutes before your estimated start time.

You will check in at the registration area in the lobby of One Oxford Centre. This may be subject to change. More details will be provided prior to event day.

If for some reason you cannot complete the climb, someone at the nearest water station can assist you.

The minimum fundraising requirement is $100 per person. Climbers have until event day to raise the money. and if, for some reason they haven't met the minimum they will be asked to pay it before participating.

The registration fee does not count toward the fundraising minimum. But don’t worry, we are here to help, and we have plenty of fundraising ideas and tips to get you started!

Thanks to the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today, our fight is more important than ever, and 90 cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy.

Donations can be sent to the American Lung Association office:

Fight For Air Climb - Pittsburgh
c/o American Lung Association in PA
625 N. Governor Printz Blvd, Suite 2
Essington, PA 19029

If you are part of a team, please be sure to include your name and team name.

Many companies will offer to match an employee's contribution to a charitable organization. For questions regarding your company’s matching gift programs, please contact your employer’s HR department or community giving department.  You can also use our company search tool below to see if your employer offers a matching gift program, as well as find information on how to get started.

Please visit our American Lung Association shop by visiting www.lung.org.

Climbing on a team is the best way to enjoy the event. The camaraderie of the shared endeavor is priceless, and it is way more fun reaching the top with friends and family cheering you on.

To form a team, choose Register as Team Captain. Make sure you have a team name in mind: honor a loved one, make it fun or name it after your business — the sky’s the limit!

After you register as a Team Captain, tell your team members to select Register as a Team Member and to search for your team name to join.

Team captains rally friends, family and co-workers to form a team to work together and fundraise for the Climb. Register as Team Captain today!

Yes! Local event managers are here to support Team Captains every step of the way. We also have several online tools for fundraising and team member recruitment. Visit our Fundraising page or contact your event manager.

No, the registration fee and fundraising minimum are per individual. There are no additional fees for creating a team.