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:

climb for the top time
race for your personal best
take it at your own pace
climb with friends and family to honor a loved one

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

Why We Climb

This event provides critical funds for lifesaving lung disease research, early lung cancer detection initiatives, and continued air quality improvement measures throughout Kansas.

The Fight for Air Climb is nearly 1,400 stairs around the Pitch of Children’s Mercy Park. Assemble your crew: for the best Climb experience, form a team of friends and family, coworkers or neighbors.

Where you'll be climbing

The 2023 Fight For Air Climb - Kansas City, locally presented by Empower, is returning to Children’s Mercy Park, home of Sporting Kansas City. Featuring one-of-a-kind views and the best set of stairs this side of the Missouri River. Children’s Mercy Park is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie.

Space on the stairs is limited, so save your spot and register today.