Day of Event Details
Event Day Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. CST: Event Starts
Looking for more of a challenge at Principal Park this year? Join us for our Single, Double, Triple, Homerun Climb Challenge! Climb the steps at Principal Park one (single), two (double), three (triple), or four (homerun) times! Each lap around the stadium steps will be professionally timed and climbers will receive times for each lap they take and one cumulative time.

Parking and Driving Directions
Principal Park
1 Line Dr
Des Moines, IA 50309
Climber Etiquette
To ensure the safety of all climbers, please be courteous while climbing. If you need to pass, please make sure to pass on the concourse.
Water Stations
Water stations with prepackaged, unopened water bottles will be located throughout the Climb route at Principal Park.
Safety Procedures
Trained medical personnel will be located throughout Principal Park in case you need assistance. Volunteers will also be available as section guides and at the water stations.
Children
Climbers must be at least five years old to participate. Any climber under the age of 18 must climb with an adult (age 18 years or older) and must not be left alone under any circumstances. For adults who climb at a faster pace, please note that your child may not be left unattended while you climb, so make arrangements accordingly. Due to building regulations and to ensure your safety and that of your child, child-wearing is not allowed.
Awards
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of every climber and team who has raised money to fight lung disease. Participants and teams who have gone above and beyond will be recognized. Awards will be announced post-event and details will be provided to winners for pick up. More details to be announced closer to the event.
Packet Pickup
Participant race packets will be available for pickup on the following dates at the listed locations:
- Wednesday, May 4 9:00am - 5:30pm - American Lung Association Office in Urbandale
- Thursday, May 5 9:00am - 5:30pm - American Lung Association Office in Urbandale
- Event Day, Saturday, May 7th - Principal Park starting at 7:30am through the duration of the event
All registered climbers (including virtual) will be assigned a bib number and have a participant race packet.