EVENT DAY INFORMATION 2022 SKYRISE CHICAGO

PARKING CLIMBING SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONS

Tower Self-Park public garage is located directly across from the All participants must pin their numbered bibs on their shirts. Your
Willis Tower with entrances at 241 South Franklin Street and 211 timing chip is attached to your bib. Please do not remove. In
West Adams Street. addition:
Event parking is $10 if purchased online and $15 the day of the • Listen for your starting time block to be announced.
event (see Skyclimb volunteers for a validation sticker). • Climb single-file on the right side of the staircase and allow
To purchase online: faster climbers to pass on the left. You can stop on a landing to
1. Download iParkit to your smart phone from the App Store or catch your breath, but be aware that other climbers are coming
Google Play. up behind you.
2. Process as a guest or create your account, password, and enter • If you need to stop the climb for any reason please inform one of
your credit card info. the volunteers, who will be stationed throughout the stairwells.
There are exits on floors 33 and 66 for those who cannot finish.
3. Once registered, open the app menu.
• Climbers may only ascend the tower once.
4. Click FIND PARKING and search for “211 West Adams” & click
on Tower Self-Park Garage. • Carrying infants and small children is prohibited.
5. Enter the date (11/6/22) and times you want to park (between • Firefighters registering to climb in gear may not start prior to 10
5 am and 4 pm). am. No tanks or respirators will be allowed as part of gear.
6. Click PROMO CODE – enter your email (if asked) and RACE RESULTS
SKYRISE22 for the rate. Race results for all climbers will be available via the QR code on
7. Enter your credit card information. your bib.
8. Click CONTINUE & COMPLETE PURCHASE and slide arrow to
the right.
SPECTATORS
Access to the Skydeck is for climbers only. New this year!
9. Your BARCODE will be emailed to you. Scan your BARCODE Spectators may wait In Convene on the second floor.
(use your phone for convenience) at the gray round scanner
(flashing red lights) for entry and exit. NEW! AFTER PARTY
We are excited to host our first-ever after party! Once you complete
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS the climb, grab your gear on LL1 and head to the second floor of
Assigned wave times will be printed on your bib. Participants Willis Tower for snacks and a beverage of your choice.
are asked to arrive at the Willis Tower 30 minutes prior to the
designated wave time. RESTROOMS
• 6:30 am: Race site opens. Please enter on Jackson Street. Restrooms are available in the event staging areas and just prior to
entering the stairwell. Restrooms are not available in the stairwells.
• 7 am: First wave of climbers.
Please remember to use the facilities before your climb.
• 11 am: Last wave starts, stairwell entrance closes at 11:15 am
Please note, shoes are required; no one will be permitted to climb WATER STATIONS
with bare feet. Participants are asked to leave obstructive clothing, Water will be available at the start of the event, at the finish line on
costumes, equipment or accessories at home. Backpacks will not floor 103 and at additional water out stations through the stair climb.
be permitted in the stairwell.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
ARRIVAL TIME Emergency medical crews will be on site for those who need
Be on time for your climb. Arrive at Willis Tower 30 minutes assistance during the event. Red phones located inside the
before your assigned start time. stairwells can connect you directly to Willis Tower security.
Climbers and Handcyclists will be asked to report to the event DONATIONS
staging area. Donations can be dropped off at in the Customer Service area.
Checks should be made payable to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. They
GEAR CHECK may also be mailed to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab c/o Advancement,
Gear check is available on Lower Level 1. We are unable to 355 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Get more information on
accommodate the storage of luggage and large bags. Please do not skyrisechicago.org.
check valuables, as we cannot be held responsible for your items.

GOOD LUCK & THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

EVENT DAY MAPS 2022 SKYRISE CHICAGO

• After Party for all climbers!

LEVEL TWO • Corporate Sponsor Lounge

• Climber check in
• Corporate sponsor team check in
GROUND LOBBY • Media check in
• COVID vaccination and testing check*
Climber Entrance: Jackson Street *Please note, participants will not be able to go past the
lobby without their proof of vaccination or a negative test.

• Gear check
• Handcycling arena
LOWER LEVEL 1 • Photo sales & pickup
• Restrooms

• Climber start line

• Water station
LOWER LEVEL 2 • Post-climb refreshments
• Restrooms
• Volunteer check in

FOLLOW US NEW! AFTER PARTY

Follow Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on Facebook,
We are excited to host our first-ever after party!
Twitter and Instagram. Share your fundraising
updates and event photos and on your social Once you complete the climb, grab your gear on LL1 and
media channels using the hashtags, #skyrise head to the second floor of Willis Tower for snacks, drinks
or #towerup! and fun with your team. Spectators also welcome!