2/4/2012 by Michelle
Here is your chance to join me in climbing 38 flights of stairs.
10th Annual Tackle the Tower Stairclimb - Celebrating their Aluminum Anniversary to benefit Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland
See the website for more information and link for Registering. hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/tower.asp
START TIMES - Will be posted Friday, February 3rd at 10:00 am. For your official start time, add your wave offset time to 9:00AM. Runners in Alphabetical Order with Wave Offsets
Chronological Start Times
There is no wave offset in the Fun Walk - all participants in the fun walk begin at 8:45AM in Stairwell A. Stairwell A WILL BE CLOSED promptly at 10:00AM. Alphabetical Walker List * * * INTRODUCING THE FIRST ANNUAL FIREMAN'S CHALLANGE TRAVELING TROPHY * * * Awarded to the City's Fire Department that has the most participating Fire Fighters DATE Saturday, February 4, 2012 PLACE Center Court of the Galleria & Tower at Erieview 1301 E. 9th St. Cleveland, OH 44114
TIMES Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up - 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Fun Walk - 8:45AM in Stairwell A (please note that the Stairwell A is only open through 10:00 am)
Pre-Registered Runners -Starting at 9:00 am, runners will be lined up in the order their entry was received and will start every ten seconds.
Race Day Registrants - Will start after the LAST pre-registered runner - please check the start times when they are posted so you have an idea of when you may start.
Firefighter Race - 10:30 am (in full turn out gear. Air tank must be carried but does not have to be used)
Practice Dates
Tuesday, January 24th - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 31st - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
*** You must sign a waiver at the security desk before going into the stairwell.
REGISTRATION (NO REFUNDS) Pre-Registration ($20.00) All mailed entries must be received by Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events 1624 St. Clair Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Online registration will close Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11:59 pm Race Day Registration ($25.00)
Requests to run with a partner must be indicated online or on the mail-in form. Requests to run with a partner cannot be fulfilled on race day or after registration is closed - NO EXCEPTIONS. Entry forms of those wishing to run together must be submitted in one envelope.
Pledges Online Click here to begin your online fundraising efforts. To begin individual and team fundraising, create a personalized online pledge program and easily email friends and family to support you as you prepare to take on the tower.
Mail/In Person Pledges can be turned in with the pledge form on race day or can be mailed to:
The Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland 10415 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106
What You Get T-shirt designed for the run Enjoy beverages, breakfast, awards, prizes, music and a variety of raffle prizes before and after the race! $4 heated underground parking at the Galleria garage (enter from Lakeside Avenue)
Volunteering If you are interested in volunteering for Tackle the Tower or other activities at the Ronald McDonald House, please contact RMH at (216) 229-5757.
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933