Event Climb to the Top MS: New York City Event Details

Event Schedule & Pricing

Registration Fees

Climbers

Starting fee – $20
7/17/23 – increases to $35
8/20/23 – increases to $45
Event day – $50

Minor Climbers

$15 flat fee

First Responders/Military

$20 flat fee

Virtual Climbers

$20 flat fee

Online registration closes at the beginning of the day on September 7, 2023.

Event Schedule

The journey to curing MS has its ups and downs. Join us as we climb and up and down the stairs at Citi Field to raise critical funds for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.

More information is coming soon!

The Climb to the Top Experience

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 Citi Field.

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!

The Ballpark

Citi Field

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 Citi Field.

Here’s what makes it so iconic:

Citi Field is home of the New York Mets.
Seats up to 41,000 fans!
Opened in 2009 to replace Shea Stadium.
The Mets colors are made up of Giants orange and Dodger blue, in honor of the two New York teams that moved to California in the 1950s.
Attracts one of the most racially and ethnically diverse crowds of people you’ll find giving you a true taste of New York.

Incentives

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 8 years of age on or before event day.
All participants ages 8 to 17 are required to pay a registration fee and reach the $100 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).

Training & Prep

We wouldn’t ask you to serpentine through Citi Field 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. 

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.

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