Speed Climbing near you
Speed climbing is the sprint discipline: a standardized 15-meter wall at a 5-degree overhang with the exact same holds in the exact same places, everywhere in the world — which is what makes world records (and Olympic medals) possible on it. Gyms with a true speed wall are rare, so if you want to try the discipline that decides races in under six seconds, expect to travel. Runs are climbed on auto-belay after a normal orientation. The 18 gyms below match this type — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.
Top-rated gyms with speed walls
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.
Momentum Indoor Climbing Millcreek
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,776 reviews
Kid-friendly rock wall gym (60,000 sq ft) featuring routes from beginner to advanced, plus yoga classes.
Reach Climbing & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,136 reviews
Clean facility featuring tall climbing walls up to 55 feet, plus a ninja gym, yoga room, fitness area and boulder gym to accommodate a variety of levels.
First Ascent Arlington Heights
4.9 ★★★★★ 525 reviews
Fitness center with numerous rock climbing routes, plus yoga classes and day passes.
Threshold Climbing, Fitness and Yoga
4.8 ★★★★★ 506 reviews
Bright indoor space offering a variety of climbing options (including top rope, bouldering, lead and speed climbing) for all skill levels.
Longmont Climbing Collective
4.8 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Welcoming gym with bouldering walls and ropes for climbing.
Movement Rockville
4.7 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Local chain outpost offering varied climbing terrains, plus a strength & cardio training space.
Shaker Rocks
4.7 ★★★★★ 466 reviews
Family-friendly climbing gym (40-ft. walls) with routes for all levels plus equipment and instruction, yoga and weights.
Gripstone Climbing & Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 462 reviews
State-of-the-art indoor climbing gym and fitness center with classes.
Movement Grapevine
4.4 ★★★★☆ 390 reviews
Central Rock Gym - Watertown
4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews
Indoor climbing destination also offering yoga & fitness classes.
Alta Climbing and Fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Climbing gym offering top rope and lead climbing as well as a fitness center, yoga classes, and indoor cycling.
Central Rock Gym - Rochester
4.8 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Indoor climbing destination also offering yoga & fitness classes.