Frequently Asked Questions
Trek Up the Tower Frequently Asked Questions
Event Overview
Yes. Trek Up the Tower supports The Wellbeing Partners, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to worksite wellness. Registration fees help cover the cost of the event and support The Wellbeing Partners mission. A portion of the entry fee is tax deductible.
Held across the globe, vertical stair climbs are rising in popularity. Like Trek Up the Tower, many take place within a skyscraper; some are held outdoors in stadiums and even up ski slopes. They are a creative way to test your endurance and participate in a community wellness event.
The First National Tower consists of 40 floors and 870 steps. The tower extends 633 feet into the sky and is the tallest building between Denver and Chicago.
Yes! There are several opportunities to sponsor Trek Up the Tower. To learn morevisit the Sponsors tab or contact info@thewellbeingpartners.org.
Cost varies for each category of registration. A standard registration for an individual or team member to climb the tower once is $60. Premier Pass registration which includes VIP treatment and the opportunity to climb the tower up to ten (10) times is $125. Vertical Mile registration is $150.
Both. Corporate and community teams are encouraged, but you also can participate as an individual.
This category is for Trekkers looking for the ultimate challenge. Participants will complete the tower 10 and 1/3 times or one vertical mile! All finisher’s will receive a special prize and certificate of completion. The top male and female with the fastest combined time will receive awards! Learn More
COVID-19 SAFETY
All instructions for uploading proof of vaccination or negative test results will be provided for participants in a separate communication in the weeks prior to the event.
As an alternative to proof of vaccination, we will also accept proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the race. It is important to keep all participants safe at the event.
Our check-in staff will not accept documentation the morning of the race. If documentation is not provided beforehand, you will not be allowed to participate in Trek Up the Tower 2022.
No; masks are only required in common areas and are allowed to be removed in their stairwell when participating. We do ask that you carry your mask so that you can wear it in the elevator to return to the ground floor after the race.
All documentation should be uploaded by the end of the day on February 10th.
Cloth masks and disposable masks that cover both the nose and mouth are acceptable.Mesh masks and masks with vents will not be allowed. See the CDC Guidelines for additional details:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/types-of-masks.html
Visors/face shields are not acceptable alternatives to masks. See the CDC Guidelines for additional details. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/types-of-masks.html
Registration
You can confirm your registration here. If you need additional assistance, please call 402-934-5795 or email info@thewellbeingpartners.org
Participants must be 18 or over to register without a signed waiver from their guardian. Registrants under 16 are not allowed.
Trek Up the Tower is open to the public.
There are no refunds for this event.
Absolutely. Financially incenting your employees to participate is a great way to grow your team and show your support for community wellness. Request your Discount Code online. You can choose to cover a portion of the registration fee or the entire amount. Contact The Wellbeing Partners at 402-934-5795 for more information.
- If your company or organization has provided you with a code to cover a portion of your registration, you will enter that code into the Discount Code Field. A discount code only covers a portion of the total cost of the registration.
- If you have been provided a code that will cover your entire registration fee, please enter it into the Comp Code Field. A Comp Code will cover the entire registration category.
Multiple climbs are available as part of the Premier Pass and Vertical Mile registration options
Teams
Once you click the Register button, simply follow the instructions to “Create a Team” on the sign up website. The “Create a Team” registration does not register you as a participant; it only creates the team. Once the team is created, you and your teammates will need to complete participant registrations (in any category) and select the created team from the dropdown list when prompted.
Absolutely. Financially incenting your employees to participate is a great way to grow your team and show your support for community wellness. Request your Discount Code online. You can choose to cover a portion of the registration fee or the entire amount. Contact The Wellbeing Partners at 402-934-5795 for more information.
- If your company or organization has provided you with a code to cover a portion of your registration, you will enter that code into the Discount Code Field. A discount code only covers a portion of the total cost of the registration.
- If you have been provided a code that will cover your entire registration fee, please enter it into the Comp Code Field. A Comp Code will cover the entire registration category.
Congrats on wanting to form a team! The best place to get get started is to visit our Team Recruitment pageTeam Recruitment to download the recruitment kit. In it you will find digital downloads including promotional materials, email templates, team challenges and awards, and editable graphics to use to recruit and excite your team
Training
No, unfortunately we cannot allow participants to use the stairs in the tower before the day of the event.
Yes. Please view the training program created by the YMCA. Beginner and Advanced programs are available.
Logistics
View previous Trek Up the Tower results:
Yes, view the 2020 event photos here. Please use the password "power" to download images.
Participant Check-In will be in the Main Lobby of First National Tower located at 16th and Dodge Street Entrance. View the event map.
A Gear-Check station will be available to all participants where they can store their personal belongings and pick them upon completion. Bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not allowed; a gear check bag will be provided for items such as coats, shoes, keys, phones, etc. Any unattended items will be confiscated and discarded.
Parking expenses are the responsibility of the participant and will not be reimbursed. Parking is available throughout downtown Omaha.
Yes, emergency response teams will be located on various floors throughout the tower.
No, no loose devices, electronics, headphones, or earbuds are allowed in the stairwell for safety reasons.
Yes, water stations will be set up on various floors throughout the tower. Participants may also step off to the side and rest if needed.
Trek Up the Tower is not a spectator event. Family and friends are not encouraged to attend due to event logistics and space requirements.
Participants will use the elevators to return to the ground floor. Participants will not be allowed to use the stairs to descend.
Yes, a few minutes will be given to each participant once they reach the top to look out the windows.
Yes, please view the event map for important directions regarding the day of the event.
Yes, a hotel room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn in Downtown Omaha. Click HERE to make your reservation at the discounted rate.