Over The Edge is a unique fundraising opportunity that challenges individuals and organizations to rappel down the tallest building in Southeast Iowa while supporting United Way of Southeast Iowa and making a difference right here in our community.
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Returning to Downtown Burlington during Witches Night Out, this year’s event combines adrenaline, entertainment, and community impact for an unforgettable evening!
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Whether you’re an adventure seeker, looking to conquer your fear of heights, a fundraising enthusiast, or simply passionate about supporting local causes, this is your chance to do something extraordinary.
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All funds raised support local programs and initiatives that strengthen health, education, and financial stability throughout Southeast Iowa.
We’re taking the excitement to the streets!
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As the sun goes down, Jefferson Street will come alive with music, lights, costumes, and a crowd cheering on our brave rappellers.
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🎶 Live DJs bringing the energy
🌆 Breathtaking views of Downtown Burlington
🧙 Witches Night Out festivities throughout downtown
✨ An unforgettable experience from the rooftop to the street
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And the best part? You don’t have to rappel to join the fun! Come downtown, cheer on your friends, and experience one of Southeast Iowa’s most unique fundraising events.
The more you raise, the more you get! Every dollar you raise supports United Way of Southeast Iowa, and reaching higher fundraising goals unlocks even more exciting rewards.
Earn your spot on the ropes! Raise the minimum $500 to rappel down the tallest building in Southeast Iowa. Your reward includes a commemorative T-shirt and rope bracelet.
Get everything above, PLUS GoPro footage of your rappel! Relive the experience, share the excitement with friends and family, and keep the memory of your adventure.
Get everything above, PLUS priority selection of your rappel time! Want to go during golden hour as the sun sets? Prefer the excitement of rappelling after dark? Choose your preferred time, subject to availability.
Get everything above, PLUS your choice of a second rappel or the opportunity to bring a friend along for the experience! The more you raise, the bigger your adventure and the greater your impact on Southeast Iowa.
Are you ready to reach new heights?
Sign up to go Over The Edge today!
Raise a minimum of $500 for the United Way of Southeast Iowa by the October 15, 2027.
Join us at the F&M Bank Building at 218 N 3rd Street on Friday, October 16, 2026 and Rappel! You will be able to schedule your preferred time in advance.
No, but minors must have their waiver signed by a consenting parent or guardian.
Yes, participants must be between 100-300 pounds to safely fit into the harness equipment.
Absolutely! Every Over the Edge event is set up as an industrial worksite and is compliant with all federal and state OSHA Fall Protection Standards and OSHA Federal and State Laws. Their policies and procedures adhere to the best practices identified by IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) counsel.
All members of the Over the Edge technical team are IRATA and SPRAT certified industrial rope access technicians. We also rely on the help of volunteers from local fire departments, SWAT teams and AMGA Guides to assist with the ropes. All have extensive training in areas like rope rescue and/or are instructors in rope rescue or climbing.
The Over the Edge technical team regularly orders new ropes. They are inspected by qualified technical staff at the start and end of each event. During the event, safety checks are performed for each person before they rappel, and every 2 1/2 hours the team re-inspects all the rigging.
To read more about safety, visit the Over the Edge site.
Yes! You will have the opportunity to practice before you go Over the Edge. This training and practice session will help you get used to the harness, rappel device and technique for descending the building!
Yes, we will give you a time period (within an hour) in which your rappel will take place.
Yes, in order to be able to go Over the Edge you must donate or raise at least $500.Â
• 2 VIP spots to go Over The Edge, VIP Photo of rappel, including royalty-free rights to use image for corporate promotion
• Over-sized, prominent logo on all promotional materials for the event; including posters, email blasts, radio ads, flyers, social media outreach and event t-shirts & helmets.
• Invitation to Launch Party the night before
• VIP Table During the Event
• Opportunity to place marketing materials in rappeler bags (100+)
• 1 VIP spot to go Over The Edge, VIP Photo of rappel, including royalty-free rights to use image for corporate promotion
• Logo on all promotional materials for the event; including posters, email blasts, flyers, radio ads, social media outreach and event t-shirts.
• Invitation to Launch Party the night before
• VIP Table During the Event
• Opportunity to place marketing materials in rappeler bags (100+)
• 1 VIP spot to go Over The Edge
• Logo on promotional materials for the event; including posters & social media outreach.
• Table During Event
• Opportunity to place marketing materials in rappeler bags (100+)
• Logo on promotional materials for the event; including posters & social media
outreach.
• Table During Event
• Opportunity to place marketing materials in rappeler bags (100+)
• Opportunity to place marketing materials in rappeler bags (100+)
