Twelve seconds. Seventy-two steps. That’s the challenge awaiting anyone who thinks they can match Rocky Balboa’s famous sprint up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps.<\/p>\n
The Philadelphia Visitor Center will host the Rocky Steps Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m., giving participants a chance to race against the clock for prizes as part of celebrations marking the original Rocky movie’s 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n
Everyone who completes the climb will receive a Rocky Season 2026 commemorative sweatband and certificate. Runners who finish in under 11.7 seconds can also earn a Rocky Shop prize and a $15 honeygrow gift certificate.<\/p>\n
One participant will receive a grand prize package featuring a replica of Rocky’s Italian Stallion robe, a pair of tickets to the Flyers’ Rocky Night, a pair of tickets to the Rocky at 50 Legacy Concert, a copy of Sylvester Stallone’s memoir The Steps, and a $100 honeygrow gift certificate.<\/p>\n
Get event recommendations delivered right to your inbox.Discover festivals, markets, family-friendly activities and other things to do throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey and the surrounding suburbs.Sign up now<\/a><\/p>\n The event will also feature an Orange Toss Sprint across the museum’s front plaza, giving participants another chance to test their reflexes.\u00a0<\/p>\n The challenge takes place outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Participants can register in advance through Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Rocky Steps Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n Date: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 Find more upcoming events here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Main challenge: Climb 72 steps in under 12 seconds
Other activities: Orange Toss Sprint, honeygrow food samples and Rocky Shop merchandise
Prizes: Commemorative sweatband and certificate for finishers; additional prizes for times under 11.7 seconds; one grand prize package
Registration: Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n