9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile Walk
- Date Thu 11th September 2025
- Time 5:00PM EST
- Location Crown Pont, Indiana
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the scenic Crown Point, Lake for the inspiring 9/11 Stair Climb and 1 Mile Walk. This unique event pays tribute to the heroes of September 11 by challenging participants to conquer the equivalent of the 1,980 steps in the Twin Towers, scaling the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand a total of 17 times. Every climber will receive 17 pennies to drop after each lap, symbolizing the completion of this remarkable challenge. Registration fees are $30 for adults and $25 for kids aged 3-12, while those under 3 can participate for free.
For those who prefer a less strenuous option, a non-timed 1 Mile Walk is available for $20, which also includes a finisher medal. All participants will honor a fallen firefighter or police officer from 9/11, allowing you to connect personally with the heroes you’re commemorating. The event supports local first responders, helping them access essential equipment to keep our community safe. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this meaningful event that blends fitness with remembrance!
For those who prefer a less strenuous option, a non-timed 1 Mile Walk is available for $20, which also includes a finisher medal. All participants will honor a fallen firefighter or police officer from 9/11, allowing you to connect personally with the heroes you’re commemorating. The event supports local first responders, helping them access essential equipment to keep our community safe. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this meaningful event that blends fitness with remembrance!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE EVENT:
STAIR CLIMB: THERE WERE 1,980 STEPS IN THE TOWERS THAT FELL ON 9/11. THAT'S 17 TIMES UP & DOWN 120 STAIRS IN THE LAKE CO. FAIRGROUNDS GRANDSTAND. YOU WILL BE GIVEN 17 PENNIES, DROPPING OFF 1 AFTER EACH LAP COMPLETED. WHEN YOUR PENNIES ARE GONE, YOU ARE FINISHED! ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
-- CLIMB: $30 ADULTS. WALK & KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. INCLUDES MEDAL. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 9/1.
-- POLICE, FIREFIGHTER & EMTS: SAVE $9.11 BY USING CODE 911 AT CHECKOUT WHEN REGISTERING ONLINE. PLEASE SHOW PROOF OF SERVICE (BADGE, ID, ETC) AT PACKET PICKUP. EVENT DAY: $30 ALL AGES & NO FINISHER MEDAL.
1 MILE NON-TIMED WALK HAS BEEN ADDED FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WISH TO DO STAIRS BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE TO HONOR OUR 9/11 HEROES. COST $20. INCLUDES FINISHER MEDAL. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 9/1. EVENT DAY: $30.
BEFORE THE EVENT, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE GIVEN THE NAME OF A FIREFIGHTER OR POLICE OFFICER WHO DIED ON 9/11 & FOR WHOM THEY WILL BE CLIMBING. THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO LOOK UP YOUR HERO & EVEN BRING THEIR PICTURE WITH YOU. (LIST WILL BE UPDATED BEFORE EVENT).
EVENT SUPPORTS: RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL POLICE & FIRE AND FRIST RESPONDERS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH NECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT THE CITY MAY NOT BUDGET FOR BUT WILL HELP THEM IN DOING THEIR JOB - KEEPING IT SAFE FOR THEM WHILE THEY PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY!
WHO IS YOUR FIRST RESPONDER? THE LIST AT THE TOP MATCHES PARTICIPANTS WITH THE NAME OF THE 9/11 HERO FOR WHOM THEY WILL BE CLIMBING. PLEASE RESEARCH YOUR HERO & PRINT A PHOTO OF THEM TO INCLUDE IN OUR ON-SITE MEMORIAL.
EVENT TIMELINE:
4:30 - 6P - SIGN IN. PARTICIPANTS CAN PLACE HERO PHOTOS ON OUR MEMORIAL WALL.
5 - 6:15P - FAST DIVISION - RUNNING STAIRS.
6:15P - NATIONAL ANTHEM. HONORING LOCAL
FIRST RESPONDERS. GENERAL CLIMB & WALK.
PLANK CHALLENGE: LONGEST PLANK WINS A FIREFIGHTER AXE: 5:30P, 6:30P, 7P, 7:30P, 8P
GET BACK $20/$15! SHARE THE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH YOUR FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $20/$15!
PACKET PICKUP: 4:30 PM BEFORE THE EVENT.
COURSE: LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS GRANDSTAND.
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CAN NOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER SEPTEMBER 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE RUN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]
STAIR CLIMB: THERE WERE 1,980 STEPS IN THE TOWERS THAT FELL ON 9/11. THAT'S 17 TIMES UP & DOWN 120 STAIRS IN THE LAKE CO. FAIRGROUNDS GRANDSTAND. YOU WILL BE GIVEN 17 PENNIES, DROPPING OFF 1 AFTER EACH LAP COMPLETED. WHEN YOUR PENNIES ARE GONE, YOU ARE FINISHED! ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
-- CLIMB: $30 ADULTS. WALK & KIDS 3-12: $25. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. INCLUDES MEDAL. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 9/1.
-- POLICE, FIREFIGHTER & EMTS: SAVE $9.11 BY USING CODE 911 AT CHECKOUT WHEN REGISTERING ONLINE. PLEASE SHOW PROOF OF SERVICE (BADGE, ID, ETC) AT PACKET PICKUP. EVENT DAY: $30 ALL AGES & NO FINISHER MEDAL.
1 MILE NON-TIMED WALK HAS BEEN ADDED FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WISH TO DO STAIRS BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE TO HONOR OUR 9/11 HEROES. COST $20. INCLUDES FINISHER MEDAL. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 9/1. EVENT DAY: $30.
BEFORE THE EVENT, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE GIVEN THE NAME OF A FIREFIGHTER OR POLICE OFFICER WHO DIED ON 9/11 & FOR WHOM THEY WILL BE CLIMBING. THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO LOOK UP YOUR HERO & EVEN BRING THEIR PICTURE WITH YOU. (LIST WILL BE UPDATED BEFORE EVENT).
EVENT SUPPORTS: RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL POLICE & FIRE AND FRIST RESPONDERS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH NECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT THE CITY MAY NOT BUDGET FOR BUT WILL HELP THEM IN DOING THEIR JOB - KEEPING IT SAFE FOR THEM WHILE THEY PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY!
WHO IS YOUR FIRST RESPONDER? THE LIST AT THE TOP MATCHES PARTICIPANTS WITH THE NAME OF THE 9/11 HERO FOR WHOM THEY WILL BE CLIMBING. PLEASE RESEARCH YOUR HERO & PRINT A PHOTO OF THEM TO INCLUDE IN OUR ON-SITE MEMORIAL.
EVENT TIMELINE:
4:30 - 6P - SIGN IN. PARTICIPANTS CAN PLACE HERO PHOTOS ON OUR MEMORIAL WALL.
5 - 6:15P - FAST DIVISION - RUNNING STAIRS.
6:15P - NATIONAL ANTHEM. HONORING LOCAL
FIRST RESPONDERS. GENERAL CLIMB & WALK.
PLANK CHALLENGE: LONGEST PLANK WINS A FIREFIGHTER AXE: 5:30P, 6:30P, 7P, 7:30P, 8P
GET BACK $20/$15! SHARE THE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH YOUR FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $20/$15!
PACKET PICKUP: 4:30 PM BEFORE THE EVENT.
COURSE: LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS GRANDSTAND.
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CAN NOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER SEPTEMBER 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE RUN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected]
Races
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World Trade Center Stair Climb: "Fast" Division - Running the Stairs
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Thu 11th September 2025 (5:00PM EDT)
$32.80
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World Trade Center Stair Climb: General Division - Walking the Stairs
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Thu 11th September 2025 (6:15PM EDT)
$32.80
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1 Mile Non-Timed Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 60/40 Blend Shirt
Thu 11th September 2025 (6:15PM EDT)
$27.50
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