Hustle Chicago® Event Details

Every year people climb to the top of 875 N. Michigan Ave. (former Hancock Building) to raise funds for Respiratory Health Association’s programs, which support people living with lung disease and promote clean air.

Have questions? Email us at SpecialEvents@RespHealth.org or call (312) 243-2000 ext. 200.

Why Climb?

Some climb for the individual fitness accomplishment. Others dedicate their efforts to honor or remember a loved one. Many participants say they or someone they know have been impacted by asthma, COPD, lung cancer, COVID-19, or other lung diseases. Whatever your reason, we can’t wait to see you at the finish line!

In addition to your reserved climb spot, all climbers will receive an event t-shirt, bib, finisher’s medal, and entry to the Hustle Chicago After Party next door at the Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites, featuring local and national vendors who provide food, drinks, and plenty of other goodies.

The Climb

Full Climb Sponsored by Omron: 94 Floors – 1,632 Steps

Registration Fee: $55 – Fundraising Minimum: $150

The Full Climb sponsored by Omron ranges from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. Please note that for health and safety, we schedule participants throughout that timeframe so your specific climb time could fall anywhere in that range.

The Full Climb sponsored by Omron ends in 360 CHICAGO. Soaring 1,000 feet over legendary Michigan Avenue is one of the city’s most unique attractions – 360 CHICAGO. Located on the 94th floor, 360 CHICAGO offers breathtaking views of Chicago’s skyline, lakefront, and four neighboring states.

Half Climb: 52 Floors – 816 Steps

Registration Fee: $35 – Fundraising Minimum: $100

The Half Climb ranges from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. Please note that for health and safety, we schedule participants throughout that timeframe so your specific climb time could fall anywhere in that range.

The Half Climb begins on the 42nd floor and will end at 360 CHICAGO.

Virtual Climb

Required Donation: $10

Even if you cannot make the in-person climb, you can still help people living with asthma, COPD, lung cancer, COVID-19 and other lung diseases. Sign up for the Hustle Virtual Climb!

Make the fitness challenge a fun part of the virtual experience. Climb on your own in the gym, your basement, or your building’s stairwell. However, there is no requirement to prove you’ve climbed 94 flights on your own. Your key role as a virtual climber is making a difference through fundraising.

Virtual climbers who raise $100 or more will receive a Hustle Chicago t-shirt, bib, and commemorative medal.

Fundraising deadlines apply as follows:

• Team captains and members will be required to fundraise the minimum by January 30, 2026. If any team member has not met their minimum by this date, the card on file will be charged. This is to ensure all climb packets can be mailed to the team captain on time.
• Individual climbers will be required to fundraise the minimum by February 18, 2026. If the minimum has not been met by this date, the card on file will be charged.
  • If an individual participant has paid for their packet to be mailed, the fundraising minimum MUST be met before the packet can be mailed (February 6, 2026 deadline).