41st Annual Tower Climb & Run

41st Annual Tower Climb & Run
After 40 incredible years at the Tower of the Americas, our iconic event is moving to a new temporary location for 2026 due to scheduled renovations at the Tower.
While we'll miss racing up those 952 steps, this change opens the door to a fresh and exciting experience - one that still honors our tradition of climbing for a cure and raising critical funds to support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
We can't wait to unveil the new venue soon and promise an unforgettable day filled with energy, community, and purpose. Stay tuned - more details are coming your way!
Thank you for continuing to climb with us. Because of your support, we're reaching new heights in the fight against cystic fibrosis.
How to Participate:
COMPETIVELY TIMED - Each person will run 1 mile, wears a chipped timed bib, and races to the Finish Line.
NON-COMPETITIVE / NON-TIMED - No chipped time bib and no 1 mile run before. Participants will climb at their own pace.
FIRST RESPONDERS (Full Uniform) - TIMED-CHIPPED BIB: CLIMB ONLY
ACTIVE-DUTY & VETERAN MILITARY (wear weighted vest) - TIMED-CHIPPED BIB: CLIMB ONLY
Please be sure to select COMPETITIVE or NON-COMPETITIVE during registration. If you change your mind and would like to change your participation status, please notify the chapter. Last day to change your participation level and receive a chipped bib is Tuesday, January 27, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTES
Participants under 10 are not allowed.
Children ages 10-15 (must be accompanied by an adult).
Children ages 16 and over can participate without an adult.
Registration Fees & Schedule:
***ALL CLIMBERS MUST TURN IN A $150 FUNDRAISING MINIMUM TO RECEIVE 2026 CLIMB PACKET (t-shirt and swag bag)*** THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE MINIMUM.
Participants who would like to pay their own fundraising minimum, may do so during registration by making a self-donation on the first page of registration via an additional gift.
09/08/2025 - 09/30/2025: $10 Registration Fee
10/01/2025 - 11/02/2025: $20 Registration Fee
11/03/2025 - 01/04/2026: $30 Registration Fee
01/05/2026 - 01/20/2026: $40 Registration Fee
Packet Pick-Up Registration: (1/21, 1/22 & 1/26,1/27) $60 Registration Fee
Day of Event Registration: $100 Registration Fee (non-competitive only)
FIRST RESPONDERS (Full Uniform), $10 Registration fee
ACTIVE AND VETERAN MILITARY (20 lb. weighted west): $10 Registration Fee
Please note: Day of Event registered participants will only be able to participate as NON-COMPETITIVE. Chipped bibs will not be available at the event.
Fundraising Minimum: $150.00. The registration fee will be applied to the fundraising minimum.
Minimum Pledge Requirement Policy: The minimum pledge requirement of $150 is due before or during packet pick-up days. If you have met your minimum pledge by the day of the event, we encourage you to keep fundraising. Reach for the stars and earn great prizes. Even though the minimum is due by the day of the event, you have one month after the event to earn great CF Climb prizes. The average amount a participant raises is $330. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Thank you for adding tomorrows for people with cystic fibrosis.
Packet Pick-Up:
CFF South Texas Chapter Office
506 E. Ramsey Rd. Suite 3, San Antonio, TX 78216
Wednesday and Thursday, January 21st - 22nd from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday and Tuesday - 26th- January 27th from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
After 40 incredible years at the Tower of the Americas, our iconic event is moving to a new temporary location for 2026 due to scheduled renovations at the Tower.
While we'll miss racing up those 952 steps, this change opens the door to a fresh and exciting experience - one that still honors our tradition of climbing for a cure and raising critical funds to support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
We can't wait to unveil the new venue soon and promise an unforgettable day filled with energy, community, and purpose. Stay tuned - more details are coming your way!
Thank you for continuing to climb with us. Because of your support, we're reaching new heights in the fight against cystic fibrosis.
How to Participate:
COMPETIVELY TIMED - Each person will run 1 mile, wears a chipped timed bib, and races to the Finish Line.
NON-COMPETITIVE / NON-TIMED - No chipped time bib and no 1 mile run before. Participants will climb at their own pace.
FIRST RESPONDERS (Full Uniform) - TIMED-CHIPPED BIB: CLIMB ONLY
ACTIVE-DUTY & VETERAN MILITARY (wear weighted vest) - TIMED-CHIPPED BIB: CLIMB ONLY
Please be sure to select COMPETITIVE or NON-COMPETITIVE during registration. If you change your mind and would like to change your participation status, please notify the chapter. Last day to change your participation level and receive a chipped bib is Tuesday, January 27, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTES
Participants under 10 are not allowed.
Children ages 10-15 (must be accompanied by an adult).
Children ages 16 and over can participate without an adult.
Registration Fees & Schedule:
***ALL CLIMBERS MUST TURN IN A $150 FUNDRAISING MINIMUM TO RECEIVE 2026 CLIMB PACKET (t-shirt and swag bag)*** THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE MINIMUM.
Participants who would like to pay their own fundraising minimum, may do so during registration by making a self-donation on the first page of registration via an additional gift.
09/08/2025 - 09/30/2025: $10 Registration Fee
10/01/2025 - 11/02/2025: $20 Registration Fee
11/03/2025 - 01/04/2026: $30 Registration Fee
01/05/2026 - 01/20/2026: $40 Registration Fee
Packet Pick-Up Registration: (1/21, 1/22 & 1/26,1/27) $60 Registration Fee
Day of Event Registration: $100 Registration Fee (non-competitive only)
FIRST RESPONDERS (Full Uniform), $10 Registration fee
ACTIVE AND VETERAN MILITARY (20 lb. weighted west): $10 Registration Fee
Please note: Day of Event registered participants will only be able to participate as NON-COMPETITIVE. Chipped bibs will not be available at the event.
Fundraising Minimum: $150.00. The registration fee will be applied to the fundraising minimum.
Minimum Pledge Requirement Policy: The minimum pledge requirement of $150 is due before or during packet pick-up days. If you have met your minimum pledge by the day of the event, we encourage you to keep fundraising. Reach for the stars and earn great prizes. Even though the minimum is due by the day of the event, you have one month after the event to earn great CF Climb prizes. The average amount a participant raises is $330. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Thank you for adding tomorrows for people with cystic fibrosis.
Packet Pick-Up:
CFF South Texas Chapter Office
506 E. Ramsey Rd. Suite 3, San Antonio, TX 78216
Wednesday and Thursday, January 21st - 22nd from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday and Tuesday - 26th- January 27th from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness and funds so that we can get one step closer to curing cystic fibrosis. Your participation is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today to take steps towards a cure for cystic fibrosis!
Event Details
Date
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Check In
6:00 AM
Start Time
7:00 AM
Distance
952 Steps
Location
Event Coordinator
Christine Orwig
corwig@cff.org
(210) 829-7267
corwig@cff.org
(210) 829-7267
Required Fundraising Minimum
$150.00
Interested in Volunteering?
We would love your help before and during the event. Contact the chapter via email to get involved.
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