Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb
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Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb
Bisbee 1000 is an outdoor stair climb held in Old Bisbee, Arizona. The course is approximately 4.5 miles long, links nine staircases with winding road segments, and includes over 1000 total steps. The course has an approximate elevation gain and loss of 1175 ft and passes through residential streets and scenic sections of the town.
The event traces its origins to October 1990. Over time it grew in size and was limited to 1,500 participants. In 2012 the event was designated an Arizona Centennial Event and received a Governor’s Tourism Award for Special Events in a Rural Area.
The event attracts a wide range of participants, including children and older adults, and features varied participant approaches from competitive efforts to leisurely walks. Costumes and themed entries are common; the event has also served as a setting for reunions and other community activities. The official start and finish location is listed at 201 Tombstone Canyon Road, Bisbee, AZ, with the finish venue associated with Higgins Hill Park.
Selected event policies stated by the organizer include rain or shine operation, no pets except service dogs positioned at the back of the start area, no smoking or vaping, no strollers, in-person bib pickup (bibs must be pinned to the front and are not transferable), and in-person award collection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.