Event Information

Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 8:00 a.m.

Aon Center, 200 East Randolph Street. Please enter the building from Randolph Street on the building's south side. If you are standing at street level, you will need to walk down the stairs to locate the main entrance into the building.

Start times will be assigned and posted on the event website on Thursday, January 26. Please note that once bibs/chips are assigned, we cannot re-assign start times. Please plan on arriving at least 1/2 hour prior to your assigned start time.

There will be a complimentary, secured gear check at the Aon Center monitored by volunteers. Each stepper is required to check all gear, as personal items are not allowed past the main lobby of the event. No cameras or cell phones are allowed in the stairwell. Your gear will be checked according to your bib number. We cannot be responsible for any lost or stolen items, so please do not check anything of value.

Friends and family of steppers are welcome to attend the event. Guests must remain in the lower lobby and are required to check all gear (including coats and purses). Guests will not be allowed on the 80th Floor.

Discounted parking will be available in the Aon Center Parking Garage, located at lower Lake street and Columbus drive for $6.00 until 3:00 p.m.

• From Michigan Avenue turn East onto Lake (just south of Wacker)
• Turn left (North) onto Stetson Street
• From Stetson, turn right (East) onto South Water
• Go East one block to Columbus
• Make a sharp left U-turn and go down the ramp to the first stop sign
• Make another left at the stop sign
• Veer left and follow signs to the AON Center parking garage
• Park on level 4 or 5 and take elevators up to the lobby

PLEASE NOTE ALL GUESTS SHOULD PARK IN GARAGE. Street parking is extremely limited and you will be ticketed if you park in most areas surrounding the Aon Center. Street parking passes are not being issued this year.

The Wabash/Randolph stop is the closest stop to the Aon Center (Brown and Purple 'L' lines.)

Available for all participants on floors 10, 21, 30, 40, 52, 62, 72 and 80. Water will also be available at the event food court located on the mezzanine level of the main lobby.

Available for all participants on floors 10, 21, 30, 40, 52, 62, 72 and 80. There is also a public restroom for participants and guests in the lower lobby.

An advanced life support ambulance will be on site for the duration of the event.

Please pin your participant number on the FRONT of your clothing.

Following your climb, enjoy complimentary food and beverages, live music performed by Spakl and a spectacular view of the city at the Mid-America Club Finish Line Celebration, located on the 80th floor. From the top, each stepper will take the elevator down to the mezzanine level to enjoy more complimentary food and beverages at our food court, then make their way down to the Main Lobby of the Aon Center to meet up with friends and family. Don’t miss out on fun for the whole family at our Kids Corner!

All money raised for must be received by noon on Sunday, January 29, 2012 to qualify for incentive prizes. Please turn in donations on event day at the registration table.

Medals will be awarded to the top three females and male finishers. These prizes will be mailed after the event.

Prizes will be awarded to the top individual fundraiser as well as to the winner of the Team Challenge. Prize notification letters will be mailed to the address provided at the time of registration.

Results will be posted on Monday, January 30, by noon.