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2026 - Step Up Against Hunger

Evanston, Illinois, United States View on map
Feb 21, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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Step Up Against Hunger

Climb Format: - Participants may choose to run or walk the 18 flights of stairs (318 steps). You may complete as many flights as you wish during the event. - The participant who completes the most flights will be crowned champion and receive a special prize. Check-In: - Event check-in will take place in the lobby of One Rotary Center prior to the start of the climb. Safety & Support: - Participant safety is a top priority. Volunteers will be available to assist in the event of any health or safety concerns. Pausing or Stopping: - Participants may use the elevators to come down at any time if they need to pause or stop climbing. Participation at Your Own Pace: - This event is designed to be inclusive—participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and climb at a pace that feels comfortable. Refreshments: - Light refreshments will be available for participants and supporters throughout the event.

Feb 21, 2026 Step Up Against Hunger 8:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

Race-day weather

Conditions on February 21, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (recorded on race day) -3.4° / Maximum temperature (recorded on race day) -0.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) -8.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) -5.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (recorded on race day)
15.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (recorded on race day)
0.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (recorded on race day)
67.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on February 21, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on February 21, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 53m

The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 5:31 PM local time (CST) in Evanston on February 21, 2026 — 10h 53m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Evanston events

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