Event Summary

Car Parking

Car parking is limited close to Eureka Tower. Wilson car parking is available near the venue. Alternatively crown parking is nearby or street parking on City Road or St Kilda Road.

Public Transport

The closest station is Flinders Street, allow a 5 min walk from the station to Eureka Tower across the Yarra foot bridge (remember to check train/tram times though as it is a Sunday morning.

How To Enter

Entry is via our secure online entry system, click here to enter.

Entry into the Eureka Climb includes an entry fee (paid for by the participant) and a minimum fundraising pledge (pledge can be made up of donations from others).

For more information on the minimum pledge, click on the menu Fundraising.

Event Categories and Entry Fees

Climber

A climber is a timed competitive entrant, eligible to receive an accurate race time and prizes. Climbers will start at the Eureka Tower Concourse and finish on level 88.

Climber Entry Fees

Individuals – $60.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $35)

Teams – $220.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $140)

Walker

A walker is not timed, non competitive and ineligible for fastest time prizes*. The walker category is perfect for those individuals and teams wanting to take part in this charity event without the added pressure of keeping up the pace. A separate stairwell will be utilised for this category and will finish on level 88. This is perfect for families and social teams!

Individuals – $50.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $35)

Teams – $180.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $140)

Teams

A team consists of 4 team members of which you will all start at the same time (but do not have to all finish at the same time). You can enter as a team in the climber OR walker category – not both (a team can’t consist of 3 team members as climbers and 1 team member as a walker). A team time is the aggregate of all 4 team members. A team member is eligible for fastest individual prizes but NOT individual fundraising prizes.

Elite

Exclusive to elite athletes only, this year Athletics Australia and Athletics Victoria are teaming up with the Eureka Climb to offer Melbourne’s only elite stair climb. Elite athletes will need to apply for a limited position of 20 male and 20 female climbers. Applictaions will be processed and successful athletes notified. Entry and fundraising pledges still apply. Click here to apply.

*All participants however will be in the running to be awarded fundraising prizes regardless of the event category they have entered.

Wave Start Times

When you enter online you have the ability to select your preferred start time. A field limit of approximately 80 participants is permitted per wave for climbers and 150 participants for walkers. Once a wave is full you will no longer be able to enter that allotted time. A list of wave start times is listed below. When entering as a team, 4 spaces will be allocated when you select your wave start time.
Show Wave Start Time

Race Kit

Your race kit includes your timing band, race bib (with safety pins) and official event cap. You are required to wear the race bib and timing band (climber entrants only) when taking to the stairwells. We advise you to arrive at least 30mins prior to your wave start time to collect your race kit.

Race kits can be collected at the registration area from 7.00am on event day.

Timing

Timing will be available to those that have entered the “climber” category (individual or team). Your timing band is to be worn around your right ankle while you climb the stairwell. You will remove your ankle band at the completion of your climb and dispose of it in the allocated timing box.

Your timing band is activated once you run over a timing mat located just inside the entrance. It will then activate again once you run over the timing mat located at the finish line on level 88. This will give you an accurate start and finish time.

A team’s time is an aggregate of all 4 team members.

If you are not that competitive and do not care about receiving an official time, we advise you to enter the walker category either as an individual or team.

Become a Event Sponsor

A variety of sponsorship opportunities still exist for Eureka Climb 2010 for more information on how to become involved in supporting this event please email Ben: ben@kingperformance.com.au

Prizes And Incentives

Prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers and fastest competitors.

Training Program

To help you get into top shape for the climb a comprehensive training program will be available to competitors as we get closer to the event. For now start to take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator.

Become a Floor Sponsor

Companies have the unique opportunity of becoming a floor sponsor. Each floor sponsorship package can be tailored to suit your company needs and includes:
· Signage with company logo on one (1) floor of both the Eureka Tower stairwell on event day.
· 1 x team entry in the climber category (free of charge).

What Is The Minimum Pledge?

You are required to raise a minimum pledge of $35 (individual) or $140 (team).

The minimum pledge must be reached by all individuals/teams in order to receive your race kit (race bib, timing band and official event cap). As this is a charity event we rely on participants to assist us in reaching our fundraising target of $250,000 and the minimum pledge is part of this. If you fail to reach your minimum pledge unfortunately you will not receive your race kit and you will not be guaranteed a start time and will jeopardise your future involvement with the Eureka Climb.

Reaching your minimum pledge is a simple process using our online fundraising system, see below.

How To Fundraise

All fundraising will be completed through this website, both individuals and teams can set up their own fundraising page and encourage their friends and family to support them via this.

We will also include advice on fundraising and how to make the most of your page through other methods of promotion such as facebook, twitter and you tube.

Run To The Roof

As a fundraising incentive, individuals who raise over $500 and teams who raise over $2000 will be rewarded with a trip to the Eureka Tower roof top. There you will be able to take in the magnificent views of Melbourne and receive an official photo shoot. Be sure to get in early and start fundraising now, a prize like this does not come along often and is limited to a strict number of people.