I assume the cycling community may run stairs for speed & power. Check out this race:

What: Unleashed at Stadium Bowl-A race up and down the stairs at Stadium High School Bowl, in Tacoma Wa.

When: 28 Aug 2011

Why: 1.  Raise money for Kindred Souls Foundation to help build a no-kill sanctuary: www.kindredsoulsfoundation.org

         2. To race the stairs. There are 1410 steps. 4 events: 1/2 bowl, full bowl, relay, walk

How: register at www.unleashedatstadiumbowl.org--will be active 1 July, $35 to participate. Get a t-shirt & rubber-legs.

Contact: brian.s.nelson@us.army.mil or brian@unleashedatstadiumbowl.org