FAQ

If you have questions about Fight For Air Climb - Denver, here's everything you need to know.

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General

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 Mary Parker with any questions.

Minimum fundraising of $100 will be due by Event Day, April 27. There is no minimum fundraising for child participants.

Online registration prices are as follows:

Website Opens - November 17

  • Ultimate/Elite/General = $15
  • Child Participant = $15
  • Firefighter/First Responder/Law Enforcement =$15

November 18 - April 26

  • Ultimate/Elite/General = $35
  • Child Participant = $20
  • Firefighter/First Responder/Law Enforcement =$35

Event Day, April 27

  • Ultimate/Elite/General = $50
  • Child Participant = $20
  • Firefighter/First Responder/Law Enforcement =$50

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.

Coors Field is $1,998 steps!

The average time to climb the stairs at Coors Field is 20-30 minutes.

Start times will be published the week of the event. You will receive an email link to the start times.

You will also receive a "wave time".

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time. This gives you time to check your gear and warm up.

Check-in will be outside of GATE A. Parking and access to GATE A is accessible off of Park Avenue West and Wazee Street.

If for some reason you cannot complete the climb, a Coors Field staff can assist you.

Fundraising

The minimum fundraising requirement is $100 per person for any participant 18 and older. 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 - Denver
c/o American Lung Association in CO
5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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.

 

You can order a limited-edition Fight For Air Climb alumni t-shirt or tank when you register. Shirts will be handed out with your bib at Early Packet Pickup and Day of Event.

Teams

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.

If you have other questions, please contact our Special Events staff.