Bop to the Top Stair Climb
January 17, 2026

Step UP to the challenge at the 43rd annual Bop to the Top 36-floor Stair Climb, happening at the OneAmerica Tower in Indianapolis, IN!

Compete individually in the Single Climb, on a 4-person Team, or do the Triple Step and climb the tower 3X! Soft-style shirts are included, as are awards for age-groups, top teams, and top fundraisers! All ages and abilities are welcome - bring the whole family!

We are proud to continue our support of Riley Children's Foundation! Since 1984, nearly $1 million has been raised!

Event Categories

Single Climb (8:30-11:30am)
Conquer all 36 floors and 780 steps individually in the Single climb! Our fastest competitors begin at 8:30am.

Triple Step (8:45-11:30am)
So one time up isn't enough for you? Climb the tower 3X and we'll add up your Total Time! Our fastest competitors begin at 8:45am.

Team Competition (9:30-11:30am)
Get a 4-person team together! Each person climbs the tower ONE time. Team categories include:
- OPEN (Any gender combination)
- FAMILY (Immediate family members)
- CO-ED (At least 2 females)
- ALL-FEMALE (Females only)
- FIRE FIGHTERS (Same dept. only)

Start Times

The seed time you declare when registering will determine your start time for the event. You can submit a recent 5k time, or Bop to the Top time.

Faster competitors will go first, followed by slower competitors. This is to prevent the stairs from becoming congested.

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