While we hope that the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine and continued safe practices will soon see a significant reduction in cases in Nebraska and nationwide, The Wellbeing Partners along with First National Bank of Omaha has made the difficult decision to conduct Trek Up the Tower 2021 in a virtual format. There are many reasons supporting this decision, including best practice to address ongoing safety concerns as well as FNBO’s own timeline for reintroducing work-from-home employees to the Tower. Out of respect for our sponsors, partners, staff, volunteers, and participants, we are confident this is the best choice for this year. We don’t make this decision lightly, since we love holding our event in the Tower and we know you do, too!

That said, we are excited about the new opportunities the unique format will provide. This virtual event will be more inclusive of whole families and people of all abilities, while still accommodating corporate and community teams, individual performance goals and achievement, community camaraderie, volunteerism, friendly competition, and personal and organizational wellbeing.

Our theme for this virtual year is “Wish You Were Here,” and we will have fun creating this virtual event even as we look forward to seeing you in person at the First National Tower in 2022.

Here are some quick details about Trek 2021:

• May 8 will kick off a multi-week challenge period, during which registrants can complete challenges related to familiar Tower distances, including the Trek Challenge of 40 floors and the more rigorous Vertical Mile Challenge.
• Registration will open in March at reduced rates, and will include options to register without swag, to register with swag, family registration, and Vertical Mile registration. All registration categories will receive access to the Trek Challenge and event platform features. Organizations will be able to sign up for discount and comp codes and create teams in advance of registration, the same as the in-person event.
• The event will be conducted through a platform.
• Tracking will be submitted through the platform via app-syncing or self-reporting. Although we will not be offering cash prizes for top finishers, finisher’s prizes and raffle opportunities will be provided to all registrants as applicable.
• Corporate and Community teams will be available.
• Lots of fun details to come!

While we would prefer to see you in person, we are already confident that this year will be a lot of fun, and we have so many new things in the works. Stay tuned to learn more, and plan to join this unique Trek Up the Tower in May!

For more information on the virtual event, please click here.