The SF Stair Challenge

Take on a unique, scenic physical challenge connecting some of San Francisco’s best stairways into one epic route!

About this Event

4 miles. 2000 steps. 100% pure fun! Are you up for the challenge?

Take on a unique, scenic physical challenge connecting some of San Francisco’s best stairways into one epic route!

The first ever SF Stair Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 6. The secret route, crafted by our mastermind team of WalkLab volunteers, goes through the iconic neighborhoods of North Beach, Russian Hill, and Telegraph Hill. The total length is approximately four miles with roughly 2,000 stair steps, and takes 1.5 - 2.5 hours to complete depending.

Run or race the route or hike it at a leisurely pace. Do it solo or with friends and family. Walk it your way! But just don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience.

Tickets

This supported walk will have timed releases onto the route during 30-minute windows from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Start time window options are available for selection during the ticket purchase process.

A ticket includes (provided at the event):

• An exclusive printed turn-by-turn map of the secret route
• Drinks and snacks along the route to keep hydrated and fueled
• A mini-celebration at the end at a venue close to the staging location
• A special keepsake for completing the first-ever SF Stair Challenge

Single or group tickets can be purchased. We encourage you to team up with friends and colleagues to make it a social event of the season! Discounted group tickets for 4 participants each are available.

Please note that the route includes uneven paths, dirt trails, steep hills and, of course, stairway climbs, as well as street terrain. Participants must be in good health, without any mobility limitations, and able to walk for several hours at a steady pace.

Refund policy

Cancellations on or before Friday, April 21 will receive a full refund. Cancellations on or after April 22 will NOT receive a refund due to nonrefundable event costs for Walk SF.

Feel great about your support of safe streets

This event will be a blast, plus all proceeds support Walk SF, a small nonprofit dedicated to making San Francisco the safest, most pedestrian-friendly city in the United States. Consider asking friends and family to support you in taking on the SF Stair Challenge. Contact [email protected] for more information about how to set up a personal ‘friendraising’ page.

Volunteers needed!

We need help before and at the big event. Volunteering is a great way to meet people, have fun, and support Walk SF. Learn more and sign up.

Seeking sponsors and in-kind donations

The SF Stair Challenge is a great opportunity for your company to get its brand out there to a new, wider audience – plus support a better San Francisco.

Contact [email protected] for details about our range of sponsorship opportunities.

We are also seeking in-kind donations of snacks and drinks to keep participants energized along the route.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors!

Law Office of Chuck Geerhart | Fehr & Peers | Coopers LLP | INTERSTICE Architects

Host or Publisher Walk San Francisco