Ascend 110 - Remember the 343
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Past event
11:00 AM MDT
South Jordan, Utah
Free · 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Ascend 110 - Remember the 343 event on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in South Jordan, Salt Lake. This meaningful event honors the memory of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives during the tragic 9/11 attacks. Participants will tackle the challenge of ascending 110 stories, replicating the courageous efforts of these heroes. Whether you choose to complete the climb with or without a weighted vest of 45 lbs, you’ll be part of a community that remembers and celebrates their sacrifices.
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM at South Jordan Fire Station #64, located at 5443 W Lake Ave, South Jordan, UT 84095. It’s a family-friendly occasion welcoming all ages, provided minors are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Not only is this a free event, but it also offers options to purchase custom shirts and patches, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Sons of the Flag, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and first responder burn survivors. If you can't join us in person, don’t worry! You can participate virtually throughout September by completing the challenge wherever you are. Let’s come together to honor these brave firefighters and make a difference!
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM at South Jordan Fire Station #64, located at 5443 W Lake Ave, South Jordan, UT 84095. It’s a family-friendly occasion welcoming all ages, provided minors are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Not only is this a free event, but it also offers options to purchase custom shirts and patches, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Sons of the Flag, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and first responder burn survivors. If you can't join us in person, don’t worry! You can participate virtually throughout September by completing the challenge wherever you are. Let’s come together to honor these brave firefighters and make a difference!
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Ascend 110 - In Person
Entries closed11:00 AM MDT
Free
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Ascend 110 - Virtual
VirtualEntries closed11:00 AM MDT
Free
Organiser's description
True North Endurance and Events invites you to honor the F.D.N.Y. for this years Ascend 110 climb event! This is not a race, there is no first or last place. We want it to be known that we will never forget the sacrifices made by the F.D.N.Y. Join us as we "Remember the 343" firefighters that lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks and honor their memory by completing the not so easy task to Ascend 110! This event benefits Sons of the Flag.
This event requires each participant to Ascend 110 stories (Yes 110 just like our fallen firefighters did). If this challenge alone isnt enough, participants are welcome to complete the event wearing 45 lbs of weight to replicate the gear that was worn by these firefighters. This is a free event with the option to purchase a patch and/or shirt.
* Date - Saturday, September 23, 2023
* Start Time - 9:00 AM
* Location - South Jordan Fire Station #64 - 5443 W Lake Ave, South Jordan, UT 84095
* Age Limit - All ages welcome (minors under age 18 are permitted to participate as long as a parent/guardian is present throughout the entire duration of the event)
Registration Includes
* Donation to Sons of the Flag (10% of gross sales)
* Event entry
* Custom shirt (if purchased)
* Custom patch (if purchased)
* Pair of Bombas socks
* Tote bag
VIRTUAL
Can't join us in person? This can be completed on a flight of stairs, stair climber at the gym, bleachers at your local school, elevation gain on a hike, etc throughout the month of September 2023. If this challenge alone isnt enough, participants are welcome to complete the event wearing 45 lbs of weight to replicate the gear that was worn by these firefighters. This is a free event with the option to purchase a patch and/or shirt.
Virtual Registration Includes the Following if Purchasing a Shirt and/or Patch
* Donation to Sons of the Flag (10% of gross sales)
* Virtual event entry
* Custom shirt (if purchased)
* Custom patch (if purchased)
* Shipping
Orders will start to ship in mid September 2023.
Note: For the purposes of sales tax, Utah is an origin-based state. This means we are responsible for charging the sales tax rate regardless of where you are participating.
THE CHARITY BENEFICIARY
Sons of the Flag is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting military and first responder burn survivors by providing funding for innovative research. We bring together passionate community leaders, pioneering physicians, experienced military service members, dedicated first responders and purposeful civilians to complete our mission.
https://sonsoftheflag.org/
This event requires each participant to Ascend 110 stories (Yes 110 just like our fallen firefighters did). If this challenge alone isnt enough, participants are welcome to complete the event wearing 45 lbs of weight to replicate the gear that was worn by these firefighters. This is a free event with the option to purchase a patch and/or shirt.
* Date - Saturday, September 23, 2023
* Start Time - 9:00 AM
* Location - South Jordan Fire Station #64 - 5443 W Lake Ave, South Jordan, UT 84095
* Age Limit - All ages welcome (minors under age 18 are permitted to participate as long as a parent/guardian is present throughout the entire duration of the event)
Registration Includes
* Donation to Sons of the Flag (10% of gross sales)
* Event entry
* Custom shirt (if purchased)
* Custom patch (if purchased)
* Pair of Bombas socks
* Tote bag
VIRTUAL
Can't join us in person? This can be completed on a flight of stairs, stair climber at the gym, bleachers at your local school, elevation gain on a hike, etc throughout the month of September 2023. If this challenge alone isnt enough, participants are welcome to complete the event wearing 45 lbs of weight to replicate the gear that was worn by these firefighters. This is a free event with the option to purchase a patch and/or shirt.
Virtual Registration Includes the Following if Purchasing a Shirt and/or Patch
* Donation to Sons of the Flag (10% of gross sales)
* Virtual event entry
* Custom shirt (if purchased)
* Custom patch (if purchased)
* Shipping
Orders will start to ship in mid September 2023.
Note: For the purposes of sales tax, Utah is an origin-based state. This means we are responsible for charging the sales tax rate regardless of where you are participating.
THE CHARITY BENEFICIARY
Sons of the Flag is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting military and first responder burn survivors by providing funding for innovative research. We bring together passionate community leaders, pioneering physicians, experienced military service members, dedicated first responders and purposeful civilians to complete our mission.
https://sonsoftheflag.org/
Location
5443 W Lake Ave, South Jordan, 84096, UT, United States
Ascend 110 - Remember the 343
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