About the 12th Annual Step Up for the Brave
The main event takes place inside an arena on a university campus, with two formats running side by side: a stair climb and an indoor walking course. The stair climb sends you up and down a long flight repeatedly for the duration of the event, so it is genuinely physical. The walking challenge uses a purpose-built indoor route at your own pace. Both formats raise money for veterans experiencing homelessness.
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Distances & Start Times
STEP UP Run / Stair Climb Challenge8/15/2026 09:30$40
STEP UP Walk Challenge + 40,000 Step Virtual Challenge8/10/2026 09:30$40
40,000 Step UP - VIRTUAL Challenge only8/10/2026 09:00$40
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