Tunnel to Towers Climb - Tampa, FL

🏢 Climbing Details

• How long is the climb? You will be climbing up to the 41st floor and ending on the roof! That’s 861 steps! (The timing of the climb officially ends on the 39th floor but there are two additional flights to get to the roof.)
• How many steps per flight? The number of steps varies per flight.
• Do I have to climb to the roof? No, there will be several bailout floors throughout the climb. Going to the roof after completing the official climb on the 39th floor is optional.
• Bailout floors: There will be several opportunities to bail out. The bailout floors will be announced prior to the climb and during the opening ceremony.

🚑 Medical Assistance

• Will there be medics? There will be medics on the premises in the event of an emergency.
• Can climbers stop to catch their breath? Yes, but be aware that other participants are behind you, so please try to stay out of their way.
• I might get tired: No problem if you cannot finish. Just find a volunteer or staff member who can escort you to the nearest rest area.
• Can I bring my cell phone? Yes, you may bring your cell phone.

📅 Packet Pick-up

• When can I pick up my packet? Registration packet pickup will be on Friday, November 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
• Day of event pickup: You can pick up your bib and t-shirt starting at 7:00 am in the esplanade.
• All climbers: MUST have a bib in order to participate.
• Non-bibbed spectators: Are welcome to cheer on climbers.

🕗 Event Day Information

• What time should I arrive? Please plan to arrive in time for the Opening Ceremony at 8:00 am.
• Schedule: 8:00 am: Opening Ceremony: 9:00 am: Elite climbers and first responders/military climb: 11:30 am: Closing Ceremony and Awards.
• Why am I assigned a start time? It ensures that the stairways aren’t congested and to ensure everyone's safety.
• When will I receive my start time? Wave assignments will be emailed a few days before the event.

🚗 Race-Day Information

• How do I get to the event? The address to use for your GPS is: 201 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602.
• Is parking available? Yes. Parking is available in the Fort Brooke Garage.
• No bag check: Please plan accordingly as there will be no bag check available.
• Water stations: Yes, there will be three water stations along the climb.

🤝 Registration & Minimum Fundraising Details

• Is there a fundraising minimum? NO! Our goal is simply to honor and celebrate our first responders and military heroes.
• What does the Foundation do with the money raised? Proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s various programs.
• Is there a minimum age to participate? No, there is no minimum age to participate.
• Can I make a donation? Yes, you can make a donation on your individual fundraising page.

👥 Team Information

• How do I form a team? You can form a team while you register online.
• Is there a limit on team size? No - sign up as many teammates as you can!
• Team Captain: Yes! You can register all your climbers.
• Can I pay for my whole team by check? Yes, a team can submit one check from its company for every team member's registration fee.

🎖️ Sponsorship Information

• How can I be a sponsor? Please contact us for any vendor or sponsor opportunities.
• Questions about the climb? Please contact us at tampa@t2t.org.

📍 Event Details

• Date: November 2, 2024
• Location: 201 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL
• Race URL: Tunnel to Towers Climb - Tampa, FL