Day of Event Details

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Event Day Schedule

  • 9:00 AM (ET):
    Registration/Check-In/Pick-Up
  • 9:45 AM (ET):
    Opening Ceremony
  • 10:00 AM (ET):
    Climb Begins be ready when your wave is called
  • 10:45 AM (ET):
    Estimated Last Climber Starts
  • 11:30 AM (ET):
    After- Ceremony & Awards

Parking Information

You are encouraged to park in the One Oxford Centre Garage attached to the building. You must pay $10 to park in the One Oxford Centre garage. If you choose to not park in the One Oxford Centre Garage there are several other options for parking that you can check out at Park PGH.

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 left side of the stairwell.

Water Stations

Water stations will be available in the lobby of the building. Water stations will also be located every ten floors (10, 20, and 30). Water bottles will also be available on the top floor. Water bottles must be sealed or empty when entering the field.

Safety Procedures

Trained medical personnel will be located throughout the venue in case you need assistance. Volunteers will also be available at the water stations.

Children

Climbers must be at least eight 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-toting is not allowed.

Awards

Team Awards and Medals

  • Top Fundraising Corporate Team
  • Top Fundraising Friends & Family Team

Fastest Male and Female Overall

  • Fastest first, second, and third place male and female in the following age categories will receive medals:
    14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus

Firefighter Challenges

  • Fastest Firefighter (in gear) Team (minimum of four people)
  • Fastest Individual Firefighter (in gear) (Top three Individuals)
  • Top Fundraising Firefighter Team
  • Top Fundraising Firefighter Individual