REACH GREEN Stadium Challenge

Join REACH GREEN and Tree Boston for our first partner event in Boston!

REACH GREEN (reachgreen.org) is a Boston-based nonprofit focused on connecting participatory and endurance athletes with green space protection. We channel people’s passion for sport into tangible environmental impact by enabling them to do what they already love, running, cycling or walking, while raising funds for green space preservation, restoration, and creation.

Tree Boston (treeboston.org) is an organization dedicated to expanding Boston’s urban tree canopy in under-resourced communities through tree planting, tree care, and education.

Together, we are inviting you to join us for a stair climbing challenge at the Harvard Stadium (37 sections, 1,147 steps) where every step you climb will lead to trees and tree care in Boston.

Before the climb, participants will collect donation pledges from friends, family, and other supporters. Donations can be a one-time amount or based on the number of stadium sections completed (for example, $1 per section would equal $37 for the full climb). Funds raised will support Tree Boston and their work to protect and expand accessible green spaces in Boston.

Keep scrolling to learn how to register as well as specific details about the event (go past the 'Challenge Date' section).

How to Register

Step 1: Build Your Team. Round up at least three people, coworkers, friends, family, or anyone in your community who's up for a challenge with a purpose.

Step 2: Register Your Team. Click 'Sign Up' and fill out the requested information. You can register individually or have your team captain register everyone at once. Visit the Challenge FAQ page for more detailed registration instructions.

If you don't have a team, anyone is welcome to join Tree Boston's Standing Tall Team and participate in the challenge with us! Email lisa@treeboston.org if you have questions.

Note: Registration will close 1 week before the event (October 16).

Challenge Date

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7:00AM EDT

39 spots left. Registration ends October 16, 2026 at 6:30am EDT

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Challenge Info

Day-Of Details

Agenda

6:30am - arrive at Harvard Stadium (79 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134)
- There are metered parking spots behind the stadium: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yzdtHHaLpqjEK1Jo8
Meet at section 37
- You can enter the stadium through any of the unlocked gates. Walk up the stairs and head to the leftmost section if you are facing away from the bottom of the horseshoe. There are also numbered signs at the top of each section if you need a guide.
Check-in with REACH GREEN staff
7am - start your climb!
- Expect the climb to take at least 1 hour - you can set a goal to climb and finish what you can in an hour or if you have time, you can stay until you complete the full stadium!
Once you finish the climb, check-out with REACH GREEN staff so we can record how many sections you completed
Challenge complete!
Rest, hydrate, and stretch!

What to Bring/Wear

Wear lightweight, movable clothes for exercise
- If it’s cold, wear layers you can remove as you warm up
Wear supportive shoes
Bring a full water bottle
If you'd like to listen to music, please bring your own device
A can-do attitude - it will take some mental strength to keep pushing but we know you can do it! Lean on your teammates for support!

We'll have Gatorade, granola bars, a water bottle refill station, and extra water bottles on hand in case you forget yours.

All Fitness Levels Welcome

You don't need to be an athlete to take on this challenge, you just need a team! Move at your own pace, take breaks when you need to, and lean on your teammates. The goal is a climb that's rewarding, accessible, and genuinely fun.

A few tips for climb day:

Go slow - Starting too fast can make it hard to keep going, even with breaks. Depending on fitness level, the climb can take an hour or more.
Take frequent breaks - Rest 30 seconds after each section, take a longer hydration break every five sections, or find a rhythm that works for your team.
Practice - If you can, visit the stadium beforehand to climb a few sections and get a feel for it.

Donations

Two types of donations can be registered:

Pledges - this option will work best if you know an individual participating. You can decide how much money you'd like to donate based on the number of sections. You will be able to wait to pay your pledge until the event is complete.
One-time - You can use this option to donate on behalf of an individual or a team.

Visit the 'Challenge FAQ' page at the top of the screen for specific instructions on how to donate.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions related to the different donation functions!

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Challenge Location

Harvard Football Stadium
79 N Harvard St
Allston, MA 02134 US View Location on Map