What is the registration fee?
Entry fee is $50/person which is non-refundable.

When does registration close?
On line registration will be available until 5am on July 17^th.  Day of registration will be available for $60 the morning of the event at the building.

Where can I register?
Besides online registration, there are also in person registration opportunities at the BBQ, Friday preceding the Giants game on Firefighter Appreciation Night.  Day of event registration is available at the building the morning of July 17^th.

One of my team members will not be able to compete after all, can I swap in another team member in his/her place?
No. Each person who wishes to compete in the San Francisco Firefighter Stair Climb must register as a new participant and pay the standard entry fee for liability & accountability purposes.

How many flights is the San Francisco Firefighter Stair Climb?
48 flights

How long does the San Francisco Firefighter Stair Climb take?
This depends on each participant's fitness level, speed and the amount of time spent at rest areas. Top racers will finish in under ten minutes, while the average participant will take from 15 to 20 minutes to finish.

Are water stops available on the route?
We have designated water stop teams stationed roughly every 10 floors. These stops will be on floor 15, 25, 32, and 40.

Why are we grouped into a battalion?
We group participants into battalions in to help organize all Firefighter and auxiliary groups.  The battalion groups also allow us to be able to give participants a tentative start time so Firefighters can get their equipment ready for the climb.  This will help prevent Firefighters from having to stand around in their Bunker Gear for an excessive length of time.

How do I know which battalion I am in?
Battalion assignments will be posted on the http://5thalarmevents.com/ website Friday night July 16^th.  Members of the 5^th Alarm Events team will also be present at the Firefighter BBQ prior to the Giants game on Friday night and can answer questions along with give out battalion assignments.  There will be a registration booth open at the BBQ also.

Can my whole department run in the same battalion heat?
Yes

Can I buy additional event t-shirts?
Yes. All participants will receive an event T-shirt at check-in, and additional t-shirts or other merchandise is available on the 5thalarm.com website.  Merchandise will also be available on race day for purchase.

When is the pledge collection deadline?
There will be no deadline for accepting pledge donations for the San Francisco Firefighter Stair Climb.  However, pledges turned in prior to noon on July 17^th will count towards individual and team fundraising totals announced at the Post Event Party.

Where do I turn in offline pledges?
We will have a booth available the day of the event for accepting of in person donations.  Donations can also be mailed to:  5^th Alarm Charity, 121 Vine St. Unit 2301, Seattle, WA 98121.

How do my donors get tax receipts?
Online donors automatically received a tax receipt immediately after they donate. Offline donors who contribute $75 or more will be mailed a tax receipt. Offline donors who contributed less than $75 may request a tax receipt. Please note this when submitting their donations. Tax receipts will be mailed at the end of July.

Can we practice at the building before the event?
No. Due to safety, security and liability reasons, we cannot allow anyone in the building before the event begins.

Which direction do the stairwells wind?
Counter clockwise

Can my friends and family attend the San Francisco Firefighter Stair Climb?
Yes.  We encourage friends and family members to be present and cheer on their favorite participant or team.  Only racers will be allowed inside the building during the event.  Spectators should come prepared for current weather conditions since there will be limited covered areas available.

Is parking available?
We are working on securing a parking lot for the event.

Are special hotel discounts available for out-of-state participants?
Yes. We are currently working on securing a host hotel for the event.  That information will be posted when it becomes available.