Details of the Climb
Location: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN. (420 SE 23rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455) Race check-in 30-45 minutes prior to event time near Minnesota Tribal Nations Plaza, (West end of the stadium). Same day registration is possible at the race check in location. Parking is available around the stadium, $4-$6. The Metro Transit Green Line stops right next to the stadium
Date: Sept 23rd, 2023, Burly Bank climbers start at 7 am, Racing Climbers at 800 am Big Bankers and 830 am for Piggy Bankers. Casual participants, summit strollers and virtual climbers start at 900 am.
Purpose: This year we want to raise $73,820 (one dollar for each American diagnosed with kidney cancer yearly) to fund kidney cancer research in Minnesota. We also have a goal to register 738 participants, each representing 100 kidney cancer diagnoses.
Who can climb 4 Kidney Cancer? Everyone! We have opportunities for all ability levels. See below for a range of options. Every little bit helps us to #ConquerTogether.
Registration Prices: Early Bird Registration goes until to June 30th at midnight (Adults $35, College/University Students and Kids 10-18 $25.00, under 10 free), then $45, $25, free respectively July 1st-Sept 10th. After Sept 10th, and same day registration (Adult$55, Students/Kids>10 $25, kids < 10 free) however, t-shirts sizes cannot be guaranteed. If you are a university or college student, you must show your school ID at race check-in. All climbers get a complimentary shirt with registration. ALL KIDNEY CANCER PATIENTS CAN REGISTER FOR FREE! Email us at hello@climb4kc.org for details.
Sign-up online Form a Climb4KC team when you register. An award will be given to the largest team! And the team that raises the most money!
Which Climb Will You Choose? (all competitive climbers must indicate on registration, but non-competitive climbers are free to switch from courses as desired)
Casual Divisions
Virtual Climber: Back this year! Have a medical condition that prevents you from climbing? Or you’d just rather stay in the shade or the clubroom? You can still join in the fun and support the cause. Registration is $30 but you can donate more! You can still get the great C4KC shirt, but must you pick the shirt up at the stadium on event day.
Casual Climber: This option allows you to climb as many stairs as you would like on either the Big Bank or the Piggy Bank. It is timed for fun, but not eligible for placing or official timing.
Summit Stroll 2K: Leisurely stroll, or run, along the top of the stadium, then around the mezzanine to cross the finish line. this option is great for those who have challenges with stairs but still want to do something active. Just register as a casual climber and you can choose this option at the event.
Competitive Divisions
The Piggy Bank: Climb the lower bowl! Smaller steps. Great for kids, families and those that just want to take it easy and have fun. 2,536 Stairs (1,267 up and 1,267 down), 760 ft. of elevation rise. Average finishing times are around 41 minutes, winning time 17 minutes. Race map.
The Big Bank: A Tour de State, Climb the entire stadium! 6,054 Stairs (3,027 up and 3,027 down) 1,785 ft. of elevation rise. Average finishing times are around 54 minutes, winning time ~30 minutes. Race map.
The Burly Bank: Climb the entire stadium over and over until your calves just can’t take it any more. Must climb the Big Bank completely and then return to the starting point. You can start as early as 7 am and the last time through the stadium must be started by 11 a.m. and conclude by 12 noon. Your fastest lap will be considered for Big Bank placing. Record is 6 laps through the stadium! Race map
Other Fun Activities
Post Race Reception: After the race, head up to the beautiful TCF Bank Club Room for a post race reception. Look out from the best seats in the house and see your face on the famous TCF Bank Scoreboard! Learn about kidney cancer treatment, research and survivorship.
World’s Largest Gathering of Kidney Cancer Patients and Families! We hope to set the record for the world’s largest gathering of kidney cancer patients and their families. We plan to take a photo at 9 am! All kidney cancer patients can register for free,
email us at hello@climb4kc.org to find out how
Kidney Cancer Information: Kidney Cancer Experts from the Institute of Prostate and Urologic Cancers and the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Institute will be on hand with information about kidney cancer, current projects that have been funded by you, nutrition and other resources.
See Your Face on the Giant Scoreboard. Click here for details on how you can see your face, or the face of your loved one on the famous 5 story TCF Bank Stadium scoreboard. This is a unique opportunity for us to recognize our kidney cancer heroes in the same place where we recognize our favorite Minnesota Gophers heroes.
Fundraising
You can make your climb count even more this year. You can make an individual or team fundraising web page through an easy process when you register. It only takes a few minutes and then you can email, or post on Facebook, Twitter or other social media platforms to raise money. Donations are 100% tax deductible and all donations go directly to kidney cancer research, i.e. none are used for event operating expenses, etc. You can set up crowdfunding when you register, or you can donate directly now by clicking here.
100% of the net proceeds from this event also will go to University of Minnesota Foundation to help fund Kidney Cancer research scholarships and other kidney cancer research. These scholarships help inspire some of the brightest minds in Minnesota to pursue kidney cancer research during the summer and beyond. Furthermore, they will help pay for resources to carry out the research and present the research at regional, national or international meetings.
Volunteer
Volunteer- Become a C4KC TeaM8. We are looking for volunteers to help promote the event, prepare the stadium and help participants through the stadium and clean up after the race. Click here to volunteer. Volunteers get into the event for free and get a free t-shirt.
Frequently Asked Questions- FAQ If you have questions, check out the FAQ page and if the answer is not there please post questions on Facebook or email at hello@climb4kc.org
Hosted by Climb 4 Kidney Cancer, a division of TeaM8, the Masonic Cancer Center and Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers at the University of Minnesota
