9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile Walk
- Date Fri 11th September 2026
- Time 5:00PM CDT
- Location Crown Pont, Indiana
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring 9/11 Stair Climb and 1 Mile Walk on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Crown Point Fairgrounds in Lake County. This heartfelt event commemorates the heroes of September 11, 2001, by challenging participants to conquer 1,980 steps—equivalent to the height of the Twin Towers—through a vigorous stair climb, or opt for a non-timed mile walk to honor those who served. As you climb, you'll drop a penny for each of the 17 laps completed, representing remembrance and solidarity.
The first 100 registrants for either the stair climb or walk will enjoy complimentary hot dogs and exclusive patches from local sponsors, while the first 200 participants will receive a finisher medal. Each participant will also receive a wristband bearing the name of a 9/11 hero, encouraging everyone to honor and remember these brave individuals. This community event not only supports a great cause, with proceeds going towards the purchase of life-saving SWAT-T tourniquets, but also offers fun challenges like the Plank Challenge for those looking to push their limits! Sign up today and be part of an unforgettable day filled with remembrance, community, and camaraderie!
The first 100 registrants for either the stair climb or walk will enjoy complimentary hot dogs and exclusive patches from local sponsors, while the first 200 participants will receive a finisher medal. Each participant will also receive a wristband bearing the name of a 9/11 hero, encouraging everyone to honor and remember these brave individuals. This community event not only supports a great cause, with proceeds going towards the purchase of life-saving SWAT-T tourniquets, but also offers fun challenges like the Plank Challenge for those looking to push their limits! Sign up today and be part of an unforgettable day filled with remembrance, community, and camaraderie!
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?
1 MILE NON-TIMED WALK IS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WISH TO DO STAIRS BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE TO HONOR OUR 9/11 HEROES.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
FREE PATCH FOR FIRST 100 TO SIGN UP FOR EITHER CLIMB OR WALK - PROVIDED BY BEAR KOMPLEX.
FREE HOT DOGS FOR FIRST 100 TO SIGN UP FOR EITHER CLIMB OR WALK - FROM OUR FRIENDS AT MADA'S SMOK N BUTTS/MONTY'S DOGS.
FINISHER MEDAL FOR FIRST 200 TO SIGN UP FOR EITHER CLIMB OR WALK
WRISTBAND WITH THE NAME OF A 9/11 HERO, A FIREFIGHTER OR POLICE OFFICER WHO DIED ON 9/11 & FOR WHOM YOU WILL BE CLIMBING OR WALKING. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LOOK UP YOUR HERO & EVEN BRING THEIR PICTURE WITH YOU.
WHO IS YOUR FIRST RESPONDER? THE LIST AT THE TOP (COMING SOON) MATCHES PARTICIPANTS YOU WITH THE NAME OF THE 9/11 HERO FOR WHOM YOU WILL BE CLIMBING. PLEASE RESEARCH YOUR HERO & PRINT A PHOTO OF THEM TO INCLUDE IN OUR ON-SITE MEMORIAL.
COST: CLIMB IS $30 ADULTS. WALK & KIDS 3-12: $20. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 8/31.
-- 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.
SUPPORTS PURCHASE OF SWAT-T TOURNIQUETS. THESE SMALLER TOURNIQUETS ARE USED BY CROWN POINT FIRE=RESCUE TO SAVE THE LIVES OF KIDS AND PETS.
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 THE PLANK CHALLENGE PLAQUE: 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 PM TIME SLOTS. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE MORE THAN ONCE.
GET BACK $20/$15! SHARE THE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH YOUR FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $20/$15!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: THURSDAY, 9/10 5-6 PM ON NORTH SIDE OF CROWN POINT FIRE STATION.
RACE DAY: 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 TFEALY@SBCGLOBAL.NET
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?
1 MILE NON-TIMED WALK IS FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WISH TO DO STAIRS BUT STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE TO HONOR OUR 9/11 HEROES.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
FREE PATCH FOR FIRST 100 TO SIGN UP FOR EITHER CLIMB OR WALK - PROVIDED BY BEAR KOMPLEX.
FREE HOT DOGS FOR FIRST 100 TO SIGN UP FOR EITHER CLIMB OR WALK - FROM OUR FRIENDS AT MADA'S SMOK N BUTTS/MONTY'S DOGS.
FINISHER MEDAL FOR FIRST 200 TO SIGN UP FOR EITHER CLIMB OR WALK
WRISTBAND WITH THE NAME OF A 9/11 HERO, A FIREFIGHTER OR POLICE OFFICER WHO DIED ON 9/11 & FOR WHOM YOU WILL BE CLIMBING OR WALKING. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO LOOK UP YOUR HERO & EVEN BRING THEIR PICTURE WITH YOU.
WHO IS YOUR FIRST RESPONDER? THE LIST AT THE TOP (COMING SOON) MATCHES PARTICIPANTS YOU WITH THE NAME OF THE 9/11 HERO FOR WHOM YOU WILL BE CLIMBING. PLEASE RESEARCH YOUR HERO & PRINT A PHOTO OF THEM TO INCLUDE IN OUR ON-SITE MEMORIAL.
COST: CLIMB IS $30 ADULTS. WALK & KIDS 3-12: $20. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU 8/31.
-- 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.
SUPPORTS PURCHASE OF SWAT-T TOURNIQUETS. THESE SMALLER TOURNIQUETS ARE USED BY CROWN POINT FIRE=RESCUE TO SAVE THE LIVES OF KIDS AND PETS.
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 THE PLANK CHALLENGE PLAQUE: 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 PM TIME SLOTS. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE MORE THAN ONCE.
GET BACK $20/$15! SHARE THE LINK ON YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH YOUR FRIENDS. GET 5 TO SIGN UP & GET $20/$15!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: THURSDAY, 9/10 5-6 PM ON NORTH SIDE OF CROWN POINT FIRE STATION.
RACE DAY: 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 TFEALY@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Races
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9/11 Stair Climb: "Fast" Division - Running the Stairs
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Tech Shirt
Fri 11th September 2026 (5:00PM CDT)
$32.80
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9/11 Stair Climb General Division - Walking the Stairs
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Tech Shirt
Fri 11th September 2026 (6:30PM CDT)
$32.80
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1 Mile Non-Timed Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Tech Shirt
Fri 11th September 2026 (6:30PM CDT)
$22.20
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Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court Street, Crown Pont, 46307, IN, United States
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