Fight for Air Climb – Oakbrook Terrace (Usually in February)
Check back August 2019 for 2020 climb event details.
Fight for Air Climb – Oakbrook Terrace – 31 floors/680steps (Power Hour or 1, 2, 3 times up)
Benefits - American Lung Association
What is Fight For Air Climb?Fight For Air Climbs are unique fundraising events for the American Lung Association. They usually happen in prominent skyscrapers, stadiums or arenas and involve climbing multiple steps. Sometimes called a "vertical road race", teams and individual participants can use the event as a fitness target, as a race, with you challenging yourself or you racing against other people, or as a great way to be active and meet new friends. We know a lot about lung disease, but there is so much we don't know. Your participation will raise the funds necessary to provide lifesaving education, research and advocacy so we can beat lung disease and soon find a cure.
What is the address for Oakbrook Terrace Tower?1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
How tall is the building?Oakbrook Terrace Tower is 31 floors, 680 steps. If you climb twice it is 62 floors, 1,360 steps. Finally if you climb three times it is 93 floors, 2,040 steps!
What is the average time to climb the building? The average time it to climb to the top is 9 minutes.
Where should I park?
Parking is available in the Oakbrook Terrace Tower parking lot, free of charge.
What should I bring on event day?
We will have gear check available on event day, so you can bring your jacket with you to the event. Please leave all valuable items at home as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. We do offer gear check inside of the building. Wear athletic shoes you are comfortable climbing in.
Please bring any fundraising dollars you have collected and not yet turned in. If you have collected donations, make sure to also bring the Pledge Form with you to ensure your donors are properly thanked after the event from the Lung Association. We cannot thank your donors if we do not have complete information. And of course, please bring a positive attitude and lots of energy!
What time should I be there on event day?We ask that participants arrive 30 minutes prior to their start time. This gives you time to check your gear, warm up and find your team. Start times will be assigned the Wednesday prior to the event and will be posted online by 2:00 p.m. An email will be sent that day to participants with a direct link to start times. Each participant will also be assigned a "wave number" along with their start time. It is important to remember both your start time and wave. Teams will receive the same start time and wave number.
Are water bottles allowed in the Tower?No. Due to safety concerns, water bottles are not allowed in the towers while your climb. Water Stations will be located in the stairwells on floors 10, 21 and also at the top. This is another opportunity to take a break from climbing, however the rest stops will not have water.
What can I bring in the stairwells?You may only bring inhalers, iPods, cell phones, MP3 players and CamelBaks into the stairwell with you. There will be water stations in the stairwells. Due to building regulations, we do not allow participants to carry children while they climb in the stairwells.
Where can I store my personal belongings?We provide gear check, please allow for one item to be checked.
What is the age requirement to climb?The age requirement to climb is 5 years old, participants need to be able to read and understand stairwell signs. Participants need to be able to climb by themselves.
Where can I find race results from 2017 & 2016 and where will the results be posted after the 2018 event?Finish times will be posted at the event and on the home page of the Climb site within 24-48 hours of the event, or as soon as possible. Once you complete the 2017 Climb, you can find out if you beat your time from 2017 or 2016. If you did, you will receive an extra Beat My Time ribbon for your medal for improving your time!
How do I sign up?You can register online or you can call our Special Event Staff and register over the phone during normal business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday) at 312-781-1100.
Check back August 2019 for 2020 climb event details.
Fight for Air Climb – Oakbrook Terrace – 31 floors/680steps (Power Hour or 1, 2, 3 times up)
Benefits - American Lung Association
What is Fight For Air Climb?Fight For Air Climbs are unique fundraising events for the American Lung Association. They usually happen in prominent skyscrapers, stadiums or arenas and involve climbing multiple steps. Sometimes called a "vertical road race", teams and individual participants can use the event as a fitness target, as a race, with you challenging yourself or you racing against other people, or as a great way to be active and meet new friends. We know a lot about lung disease, but there is so much we don't know. Your participation will raise the funds necessary to provide lifesaving education, research and advocacy so we can beat lung disease and soon find a cure.
What is the address for Oakbrook Terrace Tower?1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
How tall is the building?Oakbrook Terrace Tower is 31 floors, 680 steps. If you climb twice it is 62 floors, 1,360 steps. Finally if you climb three times it is 93 floors, 2,040 steps!
What is the average time to climb the building? The average time it to climb to the top is 9 minutes.
Where should I park?
Parking is available in the Oakbrook Terrace Tower parking lot, free of charge.
What should I bring on event day?
We will have gear check available on event day, so you can bring your jacket with you to the event. Please leave all valuable items at home as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. We do offer gear check inside of the building. Wear athletic shoes you are comfortable climbing in.
Please bring any fundraising dollars you have collected and not yet turned in. If you have collected donations, make sure to also bring the Pledge Form with you to ensure your donors are properly thanked after the event from the Lung Association. We cannot thank your donors if we do not have complete information. And of course, please bring a positive attitude and lots of energy!
What time should I be there on event day?We ask that participants arrive 30 minutes prior to their start time. This gives you time to check your gear, warm up and find your team. Start times will be assigned the Wednesday prior to the event and will be posted online by 2:00 p.m. An email will be sent that day to participants with a direct link to start times. Each participant will also be assigned a "wave number" along with their start time. It is important to remember both your start time and wave. Teams will receive the same start time and wave number.
Are water bottles allowed in the Tower?No. Due to safety concerns, water bottles are not allowed in the towers while your climb. Water Stations will be located in the stairwells on floors 10, 21 and also at the top. This is another opportunity to take a break from climbing, however the rest stops will not have water.
What can I bring in the stairwells?You may only bring inhalers, iPods, cell phones, MP3 players and CamelBaks into the stairwell with you. There will be water stations in the stairwells. Due to building regulations, we do not allow participants to carry children while they climb in the stairwells.
Where can I store my personal belongings?We provide gear check, please allow for one item to be checked.
What is the age requirement to climb?The age requirement to climb is 5 years old, participants need to be able to read and understand stairwell signs. Participants need to be able to climb by themselves.
Where can I find race results from 2017 & 2016 and where will the results be posted after the 2018 event?Finish times will be posted at the event and on the home page of the Climb site within 24-48 hours of the event, or as soon as possible. Once you complete the 2017 Climb, you can find out if you beat your time from 2017 or 2016. If you did, you will receive an extra Beat My Time ribbon for your medal for improving your time!
How do I sign up?You can register online or you can call our Special Event Staff and register over the phone during normal business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday) at 312-781-1100.
See past years climbs
Participated: 50:34, 5 times up
Fight for Air Climb (Oakbrook) - February 12, 2017
Oakbrook Terrace Tower - 31 Floors/680steps, Power Hour
Beneficiary - American Lung Association
Sunday 14 February 2016
Fight for Air Climb – Oakbrook Terrace
http://action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALAUM_Upper_Midwest?px=5606759&pg=personal&fr_id=12831
Beneficiary - American Lung Association
Climbs: 8 times up 31 floors - Time:53:43
Fight for Air Climb – Oakbrook Terrace
http://action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALAUM_Upper_Midwest?px=5606759&pg=personal&fr_id=12831
Beneficiary - American Lung Association
Climbs: 8 times up 31 floors - Time:53:43
Fight for Air Climb - Oakbrook Terrace - Sun 8 Feb 2015
Participated: Power Hour - 7 climbs up 31 floor
within one hour
Thank you for supporting The American Lung Association and my climb.