Climb to the Top is a unique opportunity where participants get to Climb to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, while making a difference in the lives of those affected by MS!
Directions:
Climb to the Top is held in the concourse level of 30 Rockefeller Center. When arriving at the site, enter 30 Rockefeller Center on the street level and take the stairs or escalator to the Concourse level.
Directions by car
Directions by mass transit
Parking: There is no on-site parking available at 30 Rockefeller Center. Click here for parking garage options in the area.
Friends & Family:
Share this experience with your loved ones and invite friends and family to cheer you on at the finish line! Discounted tickets for multiple visits to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck will be sold at the event on Sunday, February 28.
Timing Chip:
Climb to the Top is a timed event. Your timing chip will record your official course time, which is captured at the entrance and exit of the stairwells. Your timing chip is pre-assigned to your bib number, do not trade with another participant or your time will not be accurately captured.
Inclement Weather:
Climb to the Top will happen rain or shine! If the weather is wet outside, be sure to arrive in a different pair of shoes and change into your race shoes onsite. This way you won’t have to race in soggy shoes!
Baggage check:
Participants can check their belongings before they start the climb. The National MS Society is NOT responsible for lost or stolen items.
Refreshments:
All rest stops will be supplied with water. After participants complete the climb, bagels, bananas and water will be provided in the Concourse of 30 Rockefeller Center. It is strongly suggested that you do not eat any of the provided food prior to the race. Participants should eat a light, healthy breakfast before arriving at Rockefeller Center.
Wall of Hope & Climbing For Bibs:
After checking in pick up your “I’m Climbing For” bib and share who you are climbing 66 flights of stairs for. Sign the Wall of Hope and write why you are climbing!
Rest Stops:
Climb to the Top will have two rest stops along the route. Restrooms are available on both of these floors. Please watch your footing at these locations to avoid slipping.
Course Description:
There are 1215 steps. The stair width is 66 inches and the length is 10 inches. Each story has two flights of stairs, separated by a landing. The length of a flight varies, but most are nine steps each.
Passing:
During the race, participants must pass on the right. As a safety precaution, the runner being passed must not block the other participant. DO NOT climb more than two participants abreast.
Stopping:
Try to avoid stopping in the stairwell. If you are fatigued, slow your pace and try to continue climbing. If you need to stop, make sure you only do this on a landing. Never stop on the actual flight of stairs.
If you do not wish to continue to race, climb to the next rest stop and inform the rest stop captain that you can no longer continue. If you are unable to climb to the next rest stop or are experiencing a medical emergency, do not climb back downstairs! Call the number on your participant wristband and a medical team will come to your assistance. If you do not have a cell phone, ask a fellow participant to call for help.
Finish:
Though you’ll climb 66 flights of stairs, the race will end on the 69th floor. From there you will cross diagonally through the door to the outdoor terrace. For the safety of other Climb participants do not stop once you exit the doorway, keep moving until you reach the cool down area.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, February 28. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Climb to the Top Team via e-mail at climbMS@msnyc.org or by calling 212.463-9791.