Fight For Air Climb

The Premier Stair-Climbing Event in Kansas City

Whether you're new to stair-climbing or a veteran Climber, you can choose your adventure—how you climb is up to you:

We have participant options for every type of Climber, including a special category for Firefighters and First Responders.

Online registration will close at noon on June 1^st.
On-site registrations will be accepted on Climb day.

Climb times for Fight For Air Climb - Kansas City are posted below:

Know Before you Go Our Event Day Guide has everything you need to know for event day.

Packet Pick-Up Details:

Event Day, June 3rd
Children's Mercy Park
1 Sporting Way
Kansas City, KS 66111
Please plan for additional time to check-in.

Online Registration Closes Thurs., 6/1 @ Noon:

Event day Registration

Ultimate Climber registration is available at 7am for $55 registration fee + $100 fundraising minimum.
Regular Climber registration is available from 8:00-9:45am for $45 registration fee + $100 fundraising minimum.

Ultimate Climbers - exclusive access to the Pitch from 7:30 - 8:30am. The first lap will be used for timing awards. Recognition will be given to the climber achieving most laps.
Opening Ceremonies - join us at 8:30am and help cheer our Firefighters as they kick-off the Climb at 9am.
Regular Climbers - climb times begin immediately following the firefighters. Climb the Pitch one time around for a total of 1,398 stairs. Check-in at the registration tables, grab your packet, make your way up the Concourse Level and warm up for your climb.
Climb Route - view the climb route map here.
No gear check - fanny packs or waist belts are permitted but will be searched and must always remain on.
Post Climb Celebration - toast your climb accomplishment with your team, friends, and family at Granite City, just across the street from Children’s Mercy Park. Complementary food will be provided and special “climb” pricing available on beverages and menu items.
Spectators - enter Children’s Mercy Park through the Brew House. Check in at the spectators table and be escorted to the best view of the Climb in the Cauldron!
Parking - free parking is available at Children's Mercy Park in the Red Lot. Click here to review parking directions and a map.
Weather & Climb Attire
- The Climb will proceed rain or shine.
- Please dress accordingly. All attire must remain with you throughout the climb as there is no gear check.