Stadium Stair Challenge

University Stadium
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Timed Race Starts at 8:30 AM
Register Here

General Information

UNM’s Benefits & Employee Wellness and HSC Wellness are hosting the 9th Annual Stadium Stair Challenge!

For 2026, the challenge moves back to University Stadium!

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, we challenge you to tackle the 1,668 stairs of University Stadium! Register for the event and you can feel the pride of giving it your all. This is a timed event – prizes will be awarded for various categories.

Proceeds will benefit the UNM Veterans & Military Resource Center. The VMRC works tirelessly to help veterans graduate. Their mission is dedicated to providing the highest quality and comprehensive support to student veterans in an atmosphere that provides commitment, respect, and academic excellence. They provide education, administrative services, and job advisement to our student veterans, their families, and active duty students, as well as outreach to military communities at large. Visit https://vrc.unm.edu/index.html and DONATE HERE.



Train for the Challenge

Sign up for the five-week course to help you reach your personal fitness potential. Classes will be held in March and April.

  • Includes training classes on Mondays and Thursdays for five weeks and a complimentary entry to compete in the Stadium Stair Challenge.
  • If you register for the five-week course and the challenge, the fee is tuition remission eligible for UNM benefits-eligible employees.
  • If you only sign up for the Stadium Stair Challenge, the cost is NOT tuition remission eligible. Sign up early to receive the maximum discount!
  • The training classes will be led by Benefits & Employee Wellness Health Education Consultant, Julia Lee, CSCS and HSC Wellness Health Educator, Adrianne Tenorio. Julia and Adrianne will teach you how to properly climb the stairs, offer tips on preventing injury, and provide a program for you to follow throughout each week to push you to peak performance on race day!
  • Sports nutrition tips will be shared to help you focus on nutrient timing, food choices, and hydration so you can get the most out of your training.

Training Class Schedules

In-Person Training will be from 12:10-12:50 pm. Location TBA.
Mondays:
March 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20

Thursdays:
March 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23

Prize Categories

  • Best Male, Female, and Non-Binary Overall
  • Best Male and Female by Age Group
    18-29 30-39
    40-49 50-59
    60-69 70+

Sponsored By

UNM Health Sciences Wellness
UNM Benefits and Employee Wellness

 

Want to sponsor the 2026 Stadium Stair Challenge or know a community member that may? Contact vamroybal@salud.unm.edu to discuss further.

Questions?
Benefits & Employee Wellness
wellness@unm.edu