Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Past event
12:30 PM PDT
Portland, Oregon
$1.01 · 3 races
Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in the heart of Portland, Multnomah! This unique event invites both firefighters and non-firefighters to tackle an impressive 40 floors and 800 steps of the iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower, affectionately known as Big Pink. Firefighters will ascend in full combat gear, weighing over 70 pounds, including the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) used in real-life emergencies, while non-firefighter participants will compete in regular athletic attire.
This competitive, chip-timed race not only showcases incredible athleticism and bravery but also serves a noble cause. Since its inception in 2009, the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb has attracted over a thousand climbers from across the globe, raising more than $1.2 million in the fight against cystic fibrosis. With individual titles on the line for both men's and women's categories, participants will strive to make a significant impact while climbing for a cure. Join us in this inspiring and spirited event, where together, we can help make CF stand for Cure Found!
This competitive, chip-timed race not only showcases incredible athleticism and bravery but also serves a noble cause. Since its inception in 2009, the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb has attracted over a thousand climbers from across the globe, raising more than $1.2 million in the fight against cystic fibrosis. With individual titles on the line for both men's and women's categories, participants will strive to make a significant impact while climbing for a cure. Join us in this inspiring and spirited event, where together, we can help make CF stand for Cure Found!
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Races
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Firefighter Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed12:30 PM PDT
$1.01
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Endurance Athlete Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed12:30 PM PDT
$1.01
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Ultra Climber Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed12:30 PM 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!
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!
Location
111 SW 5th, Portland, 97294, OR, United States
Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
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