Step Up and Step Out
About this race
About the Event
Step Up & Step Out is more than a race—it’s a movement. Join us for The Up Center’s annual fundraising event as we climb, run, and walk together to strengthen families, protect children, and empower individuals across Hampton Roads. Whether you’re taking on the stair climb challenge inside Harbor Park or hitting the course for the 2-mile run/walk, you’ll be part of something bigger: hope, healing, and community.
Event Highlights
- Two Events, One Cause: Choose between the stair climb challenge or the 2 mile run/walk.
- Family-Friendly: Runners, walkers, strollers, and all fitness levels welcome.
- Community Impact: Every step you take helps The Up Center provide life-changing services—from foster care and adoption to mental health counseling, housing support, and youth mentoring.
- Harbor Park Experience: Enjoy a unique race day setting with scenic views of the Elizabeth River and the excitement of Harbor Park.
- Celebrate Together: Post-race celebration with music, refreshments, and recognition of top fundraisers and finishers.
Why We Step Up
For more than 140 years, The Up Center has been the place our community turns to in times of need. By registering, fundraising, or sponsoring, you help provide critical resources that keep children safe, families strong, and individuals moving forward.
How to Get Involved
- Register: Sign up as an individual or form a team with friends, coworkers, or family.
- Fundraise: Use your personal fundraising page to make an even bigger impact.
- Sponsor or Volunteer: Local businesses and community members are invited to partner with us.
Step up. Step out. Make a difference.
Pick your distance
Running
Step Up Stair Climb
Take your race experience to new heights! In this one-of-a-kind challenge, participants will climb their way up and down the stairs throughout Harbor Park. Feel the rush as you conquer multiple levels of the stadium, winding through the stands and overlooking the field where baseball history is made. This isn’t your average workout—it’s a test of endurance, grit, and determination. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for a fun, adrenaline-filled fitness adventure, the stair climb delivers. Push yourself, cheer on your fellow climbers, and celebrate every step knowing you’re making an impact for children and families in Hampton Roads.
Step Out Walk/Run
Lace up and hit the scenic Elizabeth River Trail for our family-friendly run/walk! Starting at Harbor Park, this flat and accessible course winds along the waterfront, offering stunning views of the Elizabeth River and the heart of downtown Norfolk. Whether you’re running for time, walking with friends, or pushing a stroller, this route is designed for everyone. With fresh river breezes, lively crowd support, and a cause worth every step, the 2-mile run/walk is the perfect way to move your body, lift your spirit, and make a difference for families in our community.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Norfolk, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 7:54 PM local time (EDT) in Norfolk on May 2, 2026 — 13h 45m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Step Up and Step Out
154 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Step Up Stair Climb
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Peterkin | 8:15 | 8:15 /mi |
| 2 | Madison Dudley | 8:17 | 8:17 /mi |
| 3 | C. Peterkin | 8:20 | 8:20 /mi |
| 4 | S. Slauson-Blevins | 8:57 | 8:57 /mi |
| 5 | Ashley Brady | 9:28 | 9:28 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 16 Norfolk events
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