Online entries will open in early August. We will communicate the entry open dates via our e-newsletter (you can sign up on the home page) and our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/eurekaclimb.
Individual – $50.00 (walker) or $60.00 (climber) Team – $180.00 (walker) or $220.00 (climber) All entrants must also raise a minimum pledge of $35 for individuals and $140 for teams. Early bird discounts ($5 off for individuals and $20 off a team registration) will be released for a limited time when registrations open online in early August.
We are pleased to have Travelodge Southbank as our Official Accommodation Partner in 2012.
Ideally positioned right next door to Eureka Tower, Travelodge Southbank allows easy access to the venue on event morning, especially if you have an early wave time! As a special offer for Eureka Climb participants, Travelodge Southbank is offering 10% off* the best available rate on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of November.
Visit the Travelodge Southbank website and book your special discounted accommodation today!
*Please note, this offer is subject to availability and not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Car Parking Car parking is limited close to Eureka Tower. Wilson car parking is available near the venue. Alternatively Crown Casino parking is nearby or street parking on City Road or St Kilda Road. Public Transport The closest train station is Flinders Street or trams run along St Kilda Road . Allow 5 minutes to walk from the station to Eureka Tower across the Yarra foot bridge, or from the tram stop to Eureka Tower along South bank. Remember to check train/tram times as it is a Sunday morning.
When you enter online you select your preferred start time (wave time). A field limit of 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. When entering as a team, 4 spaces will be allocated when you select your wave start time. Walker wave times- 7:15am – 10:45am (in 15 minute intervals) – spaces limited so get in early! Climber wave times – 7:15am – 12:00pm (in 15 minute intervals) Full wave start details are in the “Get Involved” section on the website.
A wave start is effectively a start time for an entrant (individual or team). As there is limited space in the stairwells we need to allow participants to enter the stairwell at scheduled intervals to ensure the stairs do not get overcrowded.
When entering as a team, 4 spaces will automatically be allocated when you select your wave start time.
The tower is 300m vertical, and one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. You will climb 88 levels.
Stair climbing times depend largely on your fitness, average times for climbing the stairs are below:
• High fitness levels (10-15mins)
• Average fitness levels (15–30mins)
• Below average fitness levels (30mins+)
It is between 18-22 steps per floor followed by a landing then 180 degrees. You’ll be ascending clockwise and there is a railing for assistance. Some of our faster climbers have said that the railing comes into play at about the 50th floor to assist in pulling yourself upwards.
Prizes and awards will be presented on event day. There will be plenty of activities to be involved in at the bottom of the Eureka Tower. You will also have access to Eureka Skydeck 88 at the completion of your walk/climb. When you are ready to depart Eureka Skydeck 88 you simply take the elevators down to ground level.
There will not be any allocated change rooms so we suggest you wear your race attire to the event. The stairwells can get stuffy so we advise that you wear something cool and comfortable. Appropriate running footwear is advised.
