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Fight for Air Climb New York City

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calendar_today 21 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

The Premier Stair-Climbing Event in New York City
Our Fight For Air Climb is designed for every type of climber, from beginners to competitive climbers.

How you climb is up to you: race to the top or take it at your own speed.

Assemble your crew: for the best Climb experience, form a team of friends and family, coworkers or neighbors.

 

Where you'll be climbing
The Fight For Air Climb, is returning to PENN 1, featuring one-of-a-kind views and the best set of stairs in the heart of Midtown. Together we’ll climb the 55 floors of PENN 1 while working towards a world free of lung disease. This is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie.

Races Offered

Firefighter Stairclimb

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$0.00

First Responder and Firefighter No Gear Stairclimb

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Open Stairclimb

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in New York.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 2.1° / 11.6°
wb_sunny -2.7° / 7.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.2 /
water_drop 65.4%

About New York

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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy.

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