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RECORDS

In 2008 changes in the floor plan of the Calgary Tower mall area forced the development of a new course for climbers doing laps. Except for the timed race, new records begin with the 2008 climb event.
Most Climbs - Individual:
  • Jonathan Heinz (M) - 25 climbs 2009
  • Elizabeth Russell (F) - 22 climbs 2009
    Veronica Redway (F) - 22 climbs 2010
  • Eldon Karabonik (M) - 30 climbs 2001
  • Bonita Field (F) - 25 climbs 1997
    She dedicated her climb to Alan Hobson and Jamie Clarke who successfully climbed to the summit of Mt. Everest that year.
Most Climbs - Team Member:
  • Ammon Piepgrass (M) - 25 climbs 2010
  • May Shek (F) - 18 climbs 2009
  • Luke Way (M) - 30 climbs 2005, 2006
  • Rosemary Gerspacher (F) - 28 climbs 2006
Most Climbs - Youth (15 - 18):
  • Gareth Hadfield (M) - 23 climbs 2010
  • Audrey Lane Cockett (F) - 16 climbs 2008, 2009
  • Jonathan Heinz (M) - 30 climbs 2007
Most Climbs - Youth (14 and under):
  • Jessalyn Rohs (F) - 18 climbs 2009
  • Josh Ereshefsky (M) - 17 climbs 2009
    Kalana Kariyawasam (M) - 17 climbs 2009
  • Patrick Anderson (M) - 18 climbs 2006
  • Audrey Lane Cockett (F) - 13 yrs, 20 climbs 2005
Oldest Climber:
  • Richard Guy (M) - 93 years, 1 climb 2010
  • Phyllis Hart (F) - 92 years, 1 climb 2007
Youngest Climber:
  • Josephine Dawson (F) - 23 months, 1 climb 2004
Most Climbs by a Team:
  • QuIC Pikas - 91 climbs 2010
  • Critical Speed - 108 climbs 2007
Most Funds Raised by an Individual:
  • David Hockey - $2865.00 2010
Most Funds Raised by a Team:
  • EnCana - $7570 2003
Fastest in the Run for Wilderness:
  • Michael Shepley (M) - 8:53 minutes 2004
  • Syl Corbett (F) - 9:52 minutes 2010
Oldest Runner in the Run for Wilderness:
  • Ward Neale (M) - 82 years 2006
  • Nessie Hollicky (F) - 78 years 2010
Event Times
All runners and climbers start at the base of the Calgary Tower at their designated times:
Runners 8am prompt
Teams 8:15am–1:15pm
Indivduals 8:30am–1:30pm