Get ready for one of the most joyful, quirky, wildly lung burning holiday traditions around. The Mt. Tabor Stairs Challenge is back and it all begins with a bare Christmas tree waiting at the top of the stairs. Your mission is to help turn that lonely tree into a fully decked out holiday masterpiece, one stair climb at a time.

This is not a race(or is it). This is a full vibe. A community challenge that mixes holiday cheer, a whole lot of cardio, and a festive mission to decorate the tree overlooking Portland from the top of Mt. Tabor.

Here is how it works.
Participants begin at the bottom of the stairs where a box of ornaments and our spinning Wheel of Holiday Cheer are waiting. Give the wheel a spin and you will be assigned your challenge for the round. Sometimes you will get off easy. Sometimes you will be hauling Santa’s weighted sack to the top. Sometimes you will be giving out high fives or taking the stairs two at a time. All part of the fun.

Once your challenge is revealed, grab an ornament and climb to the iconic Mt. Tabor steps. At the top, hang your ornament on the bare tree and help bring it to life. Enjoy the view, cheer on your friends, then head back down for round two. You can repeat as many rounds as you want. We finish once the tree is fully decorated and glowing with holiday spirit.

When everyone has completed their final climb, we gather for a group photo at the top and celebrate with cookies, coffee, and plenty of laughter.

This event is free, festive, and open to all levels. Whether you are a seasoned runner looking for a creative workout or someone who loves holiday fun with a side of sweat, we would love to have you join us.

Grab your gloves, lace your shoes, and meet us at Mt. Tabor for the 3rd Annual Stairs Challenge. The holidays are brighter and a whole lot fitter when we climb them together.