Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Past event
10:00 AM PDT
Portland, Oregon
$1.01 · 4 races
Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the heart of Portland, Multnomah. This unique competitive event invites participants to conquer 40 floors and 800 steps of the iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower, also known as Big Pink. Firefighters will tackle this challenge while wearing over 70 pounds of full combat gear, including a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), showcasing their incredible strength and determination. Non-firefighter participants can join the excitement in regular athletic gear.
This event is not just about the climb; it's a powerful fundraiser in the ongoing battle against cystic fibrosis. Since its inception in 2009, the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb has brought together over a thousand firefighters from across the globe, raising over $1.2 million for this vital cause. Whether you're climbing for a title in the men's or women's category or supporting a loved one with CF, your participation makes a difference. Let’s unite to make CF stand for Cure Found! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this inspiring event!
This event is not just about the climb; it's a powerful fundraiser in the ongoing battle against cystic fibrosis. Since its inception in 2009, the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb has brought together over a thousand firefighters from across the globe, raising over $1.2 million for this vital cause. Whether you're climbing for a title in the men's or women's category or supporting a loved one with CF, your participation makes a difference. Let’s unite to make CF stand for Cure Found! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this inspiring event!
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Races
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Firefighter Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM PDT
$1.01
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Endurance Athlete Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM PDT
$1.01
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Ultra Climber Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM PDT
$1.01
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Casual Climber Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM PDT
$1.01
Organiser's description
The Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge is a competitive chip-timed race up 40 floors and 800 steps of the U.S. Bancorp Tower aka Big Pink.
Firefighter participants are outfitted in over 70lbs of full combat gear including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) commonly used in the line of duty. Non-firefighter participants will compete in regular athletic gear. Participants compete for individual titles in both mens and womens categories.
In addition, climbers compete to raise funds in the battle against cystic fibrosis. Since 2009, over a thousand firefighters from across the country and around the world have raised over $1.2 million in the fight against cystic fibrosis through the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb. Lets make CF stand for Cure Found!
PLEASE GO TO THE RACE WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION HERE https://fundraise.cff.org/PDXClimb2025
Firefighter participants are outfitted in over 70lbs of full combat gear including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) commonly used in the line of duty. Non-firefighter participants will compete in regular athletic gear. Participants compete for individual titles in both mens and womens categories.
In addition, climbers compete to raise funds in the battle against cystic fibrosis. Since 2009, over a thousand firefighters from across the country and around the world have raised over $1.2 million in the fight against cystic fibrosis through the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb. Lets make CF stand for Cure Found!
PLEASE GO TO THE RACE WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION HERE https://fundraise.cff.org/PDXClimb2025
Location
111 SW 5th, Portland, 97294, OR, United States
Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
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