John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Avenue
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Chicago, Illinois
Hustle Up the
Hancock
begins at 7 a.m. Climbers take off in 8 second
intervals creating staggered starts. There are two categories of
the climb: the 94-floor climb and the 52 -floor CBS2 Half Climb. The
94-floor full climb and 52-floor CBS2 Half Climb are held simultaneously in two
separate stairwells. Half climbers start on floor 42 - both
climbers end together in John Hancock
Observatory on floor 94.
The Full Climb
has a total of 1,632 steps. The amount of steps
per floor varies throughout the building. The
CBS2 Half Climb has 816 steps.
Hustle Up the
Hancock is a ChampionChip timed event. Water bottles are
provided in the concourse area and throughout the stairwells.
The stairwells are mopped with water one week prior to the
event to eliminate dust. No cleaning chemicals are used in the
stairwells at any time. At the finish line participants enjoy
the sights of the Windy City from John Hancock Observatory on the
94th floor. The Post-Event Expo and Celebration at the nearby
Hilton Suites Chicago Hotel.
John Hancock Center
stairwells turn to the left. While climbing, please pass on the
right side only. Headphones and water bottles are permitted in
the stairwell.
Only participants, staff and
volunteers are permitted in the stairwells. The carrying of
infants and small children up the stairs is prohibited.
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