Stairs4RTroops Gillette Stadium

Stairs4RTroops Gillette Stadium

Stairs4RTroops is a stadium stair-climb event held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Participants run, walk, or roll through the lower bowl, which comprises approximately 36 sections. Most sections have two sets of 72 stairs, and the course totals roughly 5,184 steps in the lower bowl.

All net proceeds are donated to Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. The event has featured a title sponsor and a list of corporate sponsors in recent years.

The event includes specialized waves such as a Firefighter Wave and a Wheelchair Wave. Waves are scheduled at regular intervals. Advance registration is encouraged and same-day sign-up is available. Registration rates listed for recent years were Adult (18 and over) $40 and Child (17 and younger) $15; spectator registration requires a fee.

Teams can be created during registration and fundraising is optional. There are fundraising pages for individuals and teams, with prizes awarded to top fundraisers. Event logistics noted for recent editions include on-site concession stands, water stations through the course, and event t-shirts available in sizes S through 2XL. Spectators are permitted but must register and pay the applicable fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.