BISBEE 1000 THE GREAT STAIR CLIMB Presented by BISBEE

BISBEE 1000 THE GREAT STAIR CLIMB
Presented by BISBEE VOGUE INC., a 501(c)3
What is The Bisbee 1000?
 
 
 
A 4.5 mile race course comprised of
1,033 stairs connected by winding roads
and 9 stair cases – the event offers a
competitive challenge while
simultaneously providing a tour of
historic Old Bisbee
An internationally known event that has
been featured in numerous publications
and media venues including the Wall St.
Journal and Runner’s World
The most unique outdoor fitness
challenge in the U.S.
Why Does Our Event Work?
 
 
 
In 1989 stair climb machines were a new
craze hitting gyms and home markets
creating a 2.5M industry.
We identified and capitalized on the
relationship between a current fitness
trend and existing features unique to our
community – Stairs!
We promote the history of the stairs and
the town simultaneously. The stairs were
originally paths used by minors to get from
their homes to work; the paths became
wooden stairs, the stairs became concrete
roads and permanent infrastructure.
How Does Our Event Work?
 
 
The Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb
is sponsored by the nonprofit Bisbee
Vogue, Inc. , a 501(c)3 corporation which
receives no state or federal funding.
Participant Registration Fees and private
Sponsor dollars are utilized to cover the
event expenses and to meet the mission
of Bisbee Vogue, Inc., which is to
provide and support initiatives
that improve the economic
vitality and well-being of citizens
in southern Arizona
Who Are Our Participants?
Serious Competitors
Fun Seekers
Families
People from Ages 8 – 90
Corporate Teams
School Teams
Public Service Personnel
Community Benefits and Impact
The Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb is nationally recognized and
has been granted awards by the Governor s Office of tourism and
is even included in Wikipedia s definition of Bisbee, AZ. This
notoriety has brought:
Participants and tourists from throughout the country as well as
seven other countries
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Tourism dollars: In December 2013 an extensive economic impact
survey found that the Bisbee 1000 brought in $27,324 of total
direct revenues to the City of Bisbee based solely on visitor
expenditures (Peavey)
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An economic impact of $587,721 to Bisbee and surroundng
communities (Peavey)
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Direct donations to local causes of $18,650 (Romero)
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