Hosted by the University of Minnesota Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, Climb 4 Kidney Cancer is an annual stair climbing event dedicated to raising awareness and funding for kidney cancer research. 

We want to thank everyone who contributed to this year's Climb 4 Kidney Cancer! We are so grateful to the donors, participants, volunteers, sponsors, and staff who made this event possible. Your support helped us raise $20,155 (and counting!) for kidney cancer research at the University of Minnesota. 

See the photo gallery here

Climb 4 Kidney Cancer stadium route

 

Competitive Options:

  • The Piggy Bank: Climb the lower bowl! This option has smaller steps, is great for families, and those who want to take it easy. It features a total of 2,536 stairs with an elevation rise of 760 ft. The average finishing times are around 41 minutes, and the winning time is 17 minutes.
  • The Big Bank: A Tour de Stade. Climb the entire stadium! This route is 6,054 stairs with an elevation rise of 1,785 ft. The average finishing times are around 54 minutes, and the winning time is ~30 minutes.
  • The Burly Bank: Climb the entire stadium repeatedly until your calves can't take it anymore. You must climb the Big Bank and then return to the starting point. Your fastest lap will be considered for Big Bank placing. The record is six laps through the stadium! 

Non-Competitive Options:

  • Casual Climb: Climb any course you want, as many or as few stairs as you wish. It can be timed but not eligible for placing in the competitive climbs above.
  • Summit Stroll 2K: Walk or run along the top of the stadium, and then around the mezzanine to cross the finish line. This option is excellent for those who have challenges with stairs but still want to do something active.
  • Virtual Climber/Spectator: Back this year! Do you have a medical condition that prevents you from climbing? Or, would you rather stay in the clubroom? You can still join in the fun, receive a T-shirt, and support a great cause, but you must pick the shirt up at the stadium on the event day. 

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Huntington Bank Stadium, 420 23rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Dr. Weight at Climb 4 Kidney with climbers
Group of Climb 4 Kidney participants
Climb 4 Kidney Cancer group

  • Adult Participant (Early Bird Pricing ends 8/31): $25.00
  • Student (Ages 13+): $10.00
    • Applies to high school students, college students, and medical trainees. Must present ID at check-in.
  • Child: Free
    • Must be 13 years or younger and accompanied by a registered adult participant.
  • Volunteer: Free
    • We have several volunteer opportunities available for this event. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lucy Zhou at [email protected] for more information.
  • Each participant receives a T-shirt at check-in.