Climb to the Top MS Event Details

Climbers and First Responder

• $00 Starting Registration Fee
• $00 on Day, Month Date, 2023
• $00 on Day, Month Date, 2023

Virtual Participants

• $00 Registration Fee

Online registration closes at the end of the Day, Month Date, 2023.

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 Oracle Park.

Embarking from the Right Field corner of the stadium, you will climb up and down the stadium stairs, serpentine-style, with rest stops along the way to hydrate. 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 an opportunity to run it again. We’ll gather in the Fan Zone to enjoy concession style food and drinks! 

On the Route:

• 1,640 total stairs
• During the climb, water will be provided to the climbers at the two water stops along the route
• Photo areas along the concourse
• At any time, if you need to finish the climb, feel free to stop at a rest stop and a volunteer will escort you to the concourse so you can head to the Fan Lot.
• 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.

 

Fan Lot Party:

Located on the Promenade Level, above the left field bleachers, the Fan Lot is an interactive play area for children and adults. The Fan Lot offers guests not only a great view of the game, but also views of the city's skyline, the Bay Bridge, and San Francisco Bay.

Spectators:

• We want you to bring your friends, family, and co-workers to cheer you on! There will be a special section with a cheer sign making station for those that join you. Look for it near section 136 and here your fans can watch you as you complete the course!

Kids Activities:

• Children ages 14 and younger, and taller than 36" inches, can enjoy a "slide into home plate" from one of the four slides.
• Toyota Fan Zone is a 50-by-50-foot replica of Oracle Park designed for young children. Kids can hit whiffle balls and run the bases. It includes an infield, bases, outfield and ballpark iconography that gives tomorrow's Giants the feeling that they are big leaguers playing in a real Major League ballpark.
• Lastly, located in the right field wall of the Fan Zone is a state-of-the-art fish tank, installed by Animal Planet's show TANKED in 2017. The tank displays fish native to the San Francisco Bay.
• Also, there will be a special visit from Lou Seal!

VIP Area:

• VIPs (raise $500+) and our top two teams can stroll up to the deck to the world's largest baseball glove, a vintage three-finger classic. Kick back and enjoy your free beverage thanks to all your hard fundraising work!

Food & Drink:

• Each participant will receive a free drink (soda, water, beer or gluten free seltzer) and a free snack (cracker jacks (gf), popcorn (gf)). We will have additional food tickets for purchase for participants and spectators.

 We can't wait to see you on the stairs! Check out the course map here or see below.

Oracle Park

• Home of the world’s largest replica of a 1927 baseball glove—26 feet high, 32 feet wide and 12 feet deep! 
• The stadium seats 41,915 spectators. 
• Oracle Park is one of only 5 other ballparks to use hand-operated out-of-town scoreboards. 
• Fans can watch a game from a kayak in the water at McCovey Cove. 
• Oracle Park is the greenest ballpark in the United States—the first major league baseball park to earn a LEED Silver Certification for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance. 

• Home of the defending National League West Champions and previous World Series Champions

Course

• View the in-stadium course map

Reach $175 to earn an event T-shirt and medal.

Raise $300 by the early incentive deadline of April 9, 2023 to earn a Climb to the Top baseball hat.

Raise $500+ to earn a Climb to the Top athletic tank.

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. 

We wouldn’t ask you to serpentine through Oracle Park 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 ballpark 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. 

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.