Climb to the Top MS Event Details

Climbers

• Starting fee – $20
• 3/19/23 – increases to $35
• 4/22/23 – increases to $45
• Event day – $50

Minor Climbers

• $15 flat fee

First Responders/Military

• $20 flat fee

Virtual Climbers

• $20 flat fee

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 a rest stop 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! 

Know Before You Go

• Start times are LIVE in your participant center. Navigate to your dashboard and click on the start time PDF.
• If you a climber who is Living with MS, make sure and grab your bandana and wear with pride! You can pick this up at registration before you Climb or stop by the LWMS area in the Fan Lot.
• The stairs are no easy feat, but if you want to make it even more challenging, here are some ways to up your game (at your own risk, of course):
  • Wear a weighted vest or wrist/ankle weights
  • Climb the stairs multiple times
  • Rock a costume, the sillier, the better!

On the Route:

• 1,640 total stairs
• During the climb, water will be provided to the climbers at the water stops halfway along the route and at the Finish Line 
• Photo areas along the concourse
• At any time, if you need to finish the climb, feel free to stop at the bottom of the steps 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.
• Also, there will be a special visit from Lou Seal!

VIP Area:

• VIPs (raise $500+) and our top three teams can enter the Toyota Fan Zone area to access our Climb MS Top Fundraiser Lounge. Kick back and enjoy your additional free beverage, brownie, and VIP kit thanks to all your hard fundraising work!

Food & Drink:

• Every climber will receive a food and drink ticket on their bib to be redeemable for one food item and one drink option. Complimentary breakfast items will be offered     at the start line for participants. 
• Spectators are welcome to bring in their own food and drinks as long as they are carried into the stadium in an Oracle Park approved bag (no backpacks or hard-sided coolers allowed). See Bag Policy below. 

NEW this year!

• SWAG ITEMS! - This year we have awesome Climb MS branded sunglasses, fanny packs, and drawstring bags! Make a donation on event day to receive one of these special items (while supplies last). Swag items will be available for pick up near the start line next to bag check. Show proof of day of donation to receive your swag item(s):
  • $20 – Sunglasses
  • $50 – Sunglasses & Fanny Pack
  • $75 – Sunglasses, Fanny Pack, AND drawstring bag
• SWEATY SELFIE COMPETITION! - Post your before and after selfies for a chance to be featured on the SF Giants’ Scoreboard and on our National MS Society social channels! Use #climbMS so we can check out your pics!

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.