EVENT INFO

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 WHEN AND WHERE

The 2018 Eureka Stair Climb is on

Sunday, 25 November

Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, VIC, Australia

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 ENTRY

Participants can register as individuals, join a team or create a team. If your team would like to join our Corporate Challenge click here.

Participation in Eureka Stair Climb requires an Entry Fee plus a Minimum Fundraising Pledge in support of The Fred Hollows Foundation

**Climbers or Walkers who are part of a Corporate Challenge team will be required to raise $250 each, towards the minimum TEAM GOAL of $1,000 for a team of four (4) to participate.

Online registrations close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 21 November 2018

All event participants receive:

• Race entry and event bib
• Access to level 88 - Skydeck 88 (Online RRP $20)
• Event finish line medal
• Chance to win exclusive fundraising, winning time and best dressed prizes
• More exclusive offers to come from our Event Partners 

Registration refunds and transfers

Registration fees cannot be refunded, but registration transfers are available.

Transfers must be completed on-line by Wednesday, 21 November completing and submitting this Registration Transfer Form. 

Note: All new climbers are still required to raise the minimum fundraising pledge ($50) to participate in the event. 

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 EVENT CATEGORIES

There are a range of event categories available to suit different levels of fitness or competitiveness and various types of groups.  

Walker (Social)
The Walker category is great for families or social teams. For those simply wishing to reach the 88th floor, this categories allows you to climb without racing. Walkers can take their time and be proud of making it to the top of the town! These participants do not receive a race time, so do not qualify for the fastest time event prizes, however do qualify for fundraising and best-dressed prizes! All 'Walkers' finish on Level 88 - Eureka Skydeck.

This is also the category for those very keen climbers attempting to climb the tower mulitple times between 7am and 10am! No extra entry fees, the only special condition for multi-climb participants is the increased fundraising pledge of $250, this amount needs to be reached by event day. Once you have collected your bib simply start stepping up as many times as you like to help restore sight!

Climber (Competitive)
A Climber is a timed participant, aged over 12 years and receives an official race time. They are eligible to win fastest, top fundraising and best-dressed prizes. All 'Climbers' finish on Level 88 - Eureka Skydeck.

Elite Climbers (Competitive)
Elite stair climbing athletes should apply for one of just 20 male and 20 female spots available in this group of climbers. More info

Teams - Walkers (Social) / Climbers (Competitive)
A standard team must have four (4) team members. You can enter a team in either the Climber or Walker category. Each team member is eligible for fastest individual time prizes as well as fastest team prizes but can only qualify for team fundraising prizes.

Unsure about team entries or have a question? Call us on 1800 627 892

Corporate Challenge (Competitive)
Any business can join this category! Corporate teams with a minimum of four (4) climbers per team are encouraged to participate in the Corporate Challenge. All Corporate Challenge teams will have access to the VIP marquee on the concourse for a posts climb celebration. More info

Emergency Services (Competitive)
Open to any Emergency Services personnel, including Fire Brigades and CFA, Ambulance, Police, SES and Australian Defence Force. More info

Full Kit Emergency Personnel (Competitive)
Open to any current emergency services personnel, wearing their full operational kit. More info

Paramedics (Competitive)
Open specifically to ambulance services personnel /paramedics and their colleagues. More info

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 START TIMES

Eureka Stair Climb races commence with the Elite Climbers from 6.45am and then in 15 minute intervals from 7am until approximately 1pm. Participants can nominate their preferred start time whilst registering. 

Elite Climbers (Competitive)
6:45am (By Application)

Climbers (Competitive)
7:00am – 9:00am & 9:45am – 10:15am & 11:15am – 12:00pm

Walkers (Social)
7:00am – 10:00am        

Corporate Challenge (Competitive)
9:15am & 9:30am

Emergency Services (mixed) (Competitive)
10:30am & 10:45am    

Full Kit Emergency Personnel (Competitive)
11:00am    

Paramedics (Competitive)
12:15pm & 12:30pm  

Note: Participants are released one person at a time to reduce congestion in the stairwells. 80 participants are permitted per wave for both walkers and climbers. Once a wave is full participants are no longer able to enter that timeslot.

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 STAIR CLIMB RULES

1. Please keep to the railing whilst climbing the stairwell.

2. If it is obvious that someone wants to overtake you, please allow them to.

3. Do not push, shove or block other runners.

4. Failure to maintain good sportsmanship will result in disqualification.

5. Assist other climbers if they require help at any stage.

6. Participants must be at least 12 years of age to participate in the Eureka Stair Climb.

    See Terms and Conditions for additional information