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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
1155 S Elizabeth St, Mount Pleasant MI
5K
41–56°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
36–50°F
dry
2024
37–59°F
dry
2023
48–71°F
dry
2022
59–73°F
dry
2021
33–52°F
dry
2020
33–44°F
dry
2019
39–52°F
rain
2018
34–44°F
dry
2017
40–49°F
rain
2016
43–53°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
41°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Rain likely · 50–75°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 50°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 24 mph
About this race
Come support America's Heroes and test yourself with the Step Up for America's Heroes Stair Challenge! Climb 2,200 steps to complete the ultimate stair climb challenge. Why 2,200 stairs? Because that is how many stairs it was to the top of the World Trade Center when firefighters, law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians unselfishly and willingly climbed the stairs to save others during the September 11th terrorist attacks. Climb the stairs to honor, remember, and commemorate these brave heroes and their sacrifices, both, during the attack and after the attack when American military personnel were sent to fight in the Middle East during the Global War on Terrorism.
This event will be happening at Community Memorial Stadium at Mt. Pleasant High School. There will be doughnuts and beverages for participants. If you would rather not climb all 2,200 stairs but still want to participate, that is totally fine, climb as many as you are comfortable with. Not a stair climber? We also have the track around the football field you may walk or run around. This event is free but we do ask that you make a donation toward the Disabled American Veterans organization. Our goal is $1,100!
Donation Link: https://support.dav.org/participant/28672
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