Event Details
Event Weekend Schedule
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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3:00 – 7:00 pm |
Race package pick up at Wellspring Alberta—Carma House (1404 Home Rd. NW). Starbucks on-site to provide refreshments Tours of Carma House |
Sunday, June 14, 2026
| Time | Event |
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7:30 am |
Race package pickup opens Boardwalk Kid’s Zone opens 50/50 raffle sales start Tim Hortons serving coffee Infiniti photobooth open Merchandise sales start |
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8:00 am |
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9:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Challenge the Chief begins Stair climb* begins for firefighters Prize draws throughout the day |
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10:30 am – 2:00 pm |
Lunch service begins at the Firehouse Subs tent. Wellspring Ukulele group takes the stage from noon till 1:00 pm. |
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2:15 pm |
Closing ceremonies, raffle draw and top climber prizes announced. |
** All participants have been assigned a climb time between 9:00 am and 1:30 pm.
Getting There
Parking and getting there
Parking is $2 at Brookfield Place on event day. The parkade can be accessed from 6 Avenue SW. Those taking the train should get off at 1st Street SW (westbound) or 3rd Street SW (eastbound) stations.
Event Day FAQs
Saturday, June 13 – please bring any cash and cheque donations to race package pick-up at Wellspring Alberta Carma House from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Donations received on the 13th by 6 pm will count towards your fundraising total. Please complete this donation form with full donor information and bring it along with you so we can issue tax receipts to your donors.
Sunday, June 14th – you may also bring cash and cheque donations to the event however, they will not count toward top fundraiser prizes.
Please note that the $300 minimum amount must be raised prior to your climb time or you will not be eligible to participate in the event.
Participants of the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge are asked to climb in modified gear. Modified gear includes NFPA 1971 boots, helmets, SCBA (provided), and your choice of issued utility gear, uniform, station wear, or coveralls/protective jumpsuits. Read more.
Please do NOT bring any SCBA. These will be provided for you onsite by our sponsor. Tanks will not have air and masks will not be on the gear.
For those wanting to compete and get a prize (ex. fastest climber) then they must be in the recommended gear to be eligible for a prize.
If you don’t want to compete for a prize, then they can wear any type of gear that you are comfortable in such as the exercise gear/runners.
All participants will receive a complimentary lunch from Firehouse Subs.
Lunch service is open from 10:30 am – 2 pm.
Please note that the complimentary lunch is only for participants, however, there are other paid food options around for spectators. On-site food options for purchase include Firehouse Subs.
Tim Hortons will also be on site providing complimentary coffee for all attendees.
Yes! There will be a screen in the plaza where friends and family can watch climbers cross the finish line. There will also be entertainment in the plaza, including a DJ, 360 photobooth, 50/50 raffle, merchandise sales, and the Boardwalk Kids Zone area. This area will have games, balloon artist and other activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day.
Race package pick-up will take place at Wellspring Alberta – Carma House (1404 Home Rd. NW) on Saturday, June 13th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Those who attend our race package pickup event will be entered into a prize draw!
Those who can’t make it on Saturday can pick up their race package at the event on June 14th at the race package pick up tent.
Yes, there will be a free bag check for participants who need it. For your safety, we kindly request that you do not bring any valuable items to the event. We cannot guarantee there security, and it’s best to avoid any potential loss or damage.
If you have not already picked up your race package on Saturday, June 13, you will need to head to the registration table before your climb on the 14th.
Climb times can be found here when announced and will be emailed out. During the event, groups will be called to muster approx. 15 minutes before their climb time.
Additional Questions?
Please email – info@calgarystairclimb.com