Climb to the Top MS Event Details
| Date & Location May 15, 2022 |
Requirements Fundraising Minimum: $250 Age Minimum: 12 years |
Schedule Start time: 8 a.m. |
Due to our new event format and location (you will be going up and down the stairs in the stadium), Climb to the Top will not be a timed event this year. Don’t worry, you will still get the same sense of satisfaction, great view, and heart-pumping experience!
See our Event Schedule section for parking, entrance/registration, and food & drink details.
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Event Schedule & Pricing
Registration Fees
Climbers and First Responders
- $35 starting registration fee
- $55 on Monday, February 14, 2022
- $65 on Monday, March 21, 2022
- $85 on Sunday, April 24, 2022
- $100 on event day. Online registration closes at the end of the day on May 13, 2022.
Virtual Participants
$20 registration fee
Event Schedule
The journey to curing MS has its ups and downs. Join us as we climb and up and down the stairs at Gillette Stadium to raise critical funds for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.
Event Day Details
Parking
Gillette Stadium Lot 22
- Most GPS systems recognize the specific lot number.
- See link for map.
Event Entrance/Registration
CVS Health Gate
- Directly adjacent to lot 22
- All climbers must stop at registration to pick-up their bib and food voucher.
ADA Entrance
- Check-in at the CVS Health Gate
- A staff member or volunteer will escort you to the ADA entrance on the concourse.
Food and Drinks
- All climbers will receive a food voucher redeemable for $7 of food or beverages at the concession stand.
- Concession’s food and beverages are available for purchase beyond the $7 voucher.
- During the climb, water will be provided to climbers at the 4 water stops and finish line.
- Top fundraisers (Climbers who have raised $1000+ individually) will also receive a drink ticket redeemable for 1 soft drink or alcoholic beverage.
The Climb to the Top Experience
This year we’re curing MS in the streets and climbing to the top between the seats!
Climb to the Top MS is giving you an inside look and one-of-a-kind experience to break out of the stairwell and climb in the open air at Gillette Stadium.
Leaving from an exclusive spot in the stadium, you will climb up and down the stadium stairs, serpentine-style, with rest stops along the way to refuel. Pause along the way and take in the view as you reflect on how your efforts are changing the world for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.
At the finish line, you will be greeted by not only an incredible view but a cheer section, pumping music, a finish line medal and a place to gather to enjoy concession style food and drinks!
Completing Climb to the Top MS requires the same effort as running a 5K (3.1 miles). Those who’ve completed a 5K should be able to complete the stair climb without extensive stair climbing practice.
We can't wait to see you on the stairs!
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The Stadium
Gillette Stadium
Climb to the Top MS is giving you an inside look and one-of-a-kind experience to break out of the stairwell and climb in the open air at Gillette Stadium.
Here’s what makes it so iconic:
- Located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Gillette Stadium is home to the New England Revolution and New England Patriots, six time Superbowl Champions.
- The stadium is 16 stories tall and has 68,000 seats.
- On a typical game day, Patriots fans eat more than one ton of Italian sausage and warm up with 186 gallons of clam chowder.
- 432 concerts have been hosted at Gillette from some of music’s biggest artists.
- Architects used local references when building Gillette including a 12-story lighthouse (based on numerous New England lighthouses) and a pedestrian bridge (resembling Longfellow Bridge in Boston).
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Incentives
Register by March 16, 2022 to earn a Climb to the Top cell phone wallet.
Reach the $250 fundraising minimum to also earn an event T-shirt and medal.
Raise $300 by the early incentive deadline of April 10, 2022 to earn a Climb to the Top insulated mug.
Raise $1,000 to earn a Top Fundraiser long-sleeved tech shirt.
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Safety & COVID-19
Think Safe
Your safety is our number one priority; that’s why we made Think Safe our motto. To do your part to ensure everyone is safe, please review this safety information about personal safety and COVID protocols.
COVID-19: What to Expect
Here’s what you need to know about COVID-19 safety when attending a National MS Society gathering:
- Stay home if you’re experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
- Masks are optional. If you need a mask, we’ve got you covered—just ask a National MS Society staff member.
- While vaccinations are not required to attend most National MS Society events, we strongly encourage everyone get vaccinated. This is important not only to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 across all our communities, but for the safety of those who are immunocompromised—including many people with MS—who may receive less protection from COVID-19 vaccines. The National MS Society also has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Society employees.
- Society events are planned to allow for physical distance between staff, volunteers and participants whenever possible.
- We follow CDC guidelines for routine cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms, shared spaces, and high-touch surfaces, as well as ensure adequate handwashing supplies and/or hand sanitizer.
- There may be additional safety protocol for some events due to special circumstances, venue requirements or local mandates. Stay tuned to all communication about your event so you can be prepared.
We look forward to gathering safely with you! To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines visit CDC.gov, or for information about vaccines and people with MS, nationalMSsociety.org.
Age Minimum
Families are such a big part of Climb to the Top and we love seeing them on the stairs! To make sure our youngest participants remain safe, the following requirements apply to all participants under the age of 18:
- All participants must be at least 12 years of age on or before event day.
- All participants ages 12 to 17 are required to pay a registration fee and reach the $250 fundraising minimum prior to receiving event day materials.
- Parent or legal guardian are required to sign a waiver/release of liability form as part of the registration.
- Authorized guardian and child ratio must be 1:3 (adult must have no more than 3 minors to chaperone).
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Training & Prep
We wouldn’t ask you to serpentine through Gillette Stadium if we weren’t prepared to help you do it! Participants should know that completing Climb to the Top MS is equivalent to running a 5k (3.1 miles). However, it should take less time to climb the stadium stairs than it would to complete a 5k. Experienced athletes who’ve completed a 5k should be able to complete the stair climb without extensive stair climbing practice.
Before you start any type of training for Climb, be sure you are well hydrated, are wearing good running shoes, and that you have adequately warmed up and stretched.
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Sponsors
Thank You to Our Sponsors
By investing in Climb to the Top MS our corporate sponsors proudly demonstrate their commitment to the local community and to people affected by MS. Supporting Climb to the Top inspires employees, increases corporate visibility, and allows companies to have a direct impact on the communities that they work and live in.
Our corporate sponsors are changing the world for people affected by MS. By supporting Climb to the Top MS through cash or in-kind donations, corporate sponsors allow us to direct more dollars to help all individuals affected by MS.
