Following the song's official release in March 2009, Cyrus resumed promotion for "The Climb", performing live for shows including "American Idol", "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, "Good Morning America", and "Live with Regis and Kelly" throughout April.
Miley Cyrus, oblečena v rdečo plesno obleko, ki jo je oblikoval Reem Acra, je pesem posvetila obema hčerkama Baracka Obame, Sashi in Maliji Obama.