Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Past event
1:00 PM PDT
Portland, Oregon
$1.01 · 3 races
Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge on Sunday, September 24, 2023! Set against the stunning backdrop of Portland, Multnomah, this competitive chip-timed race takes participants up an impressive 40 floors and 800 steps of the iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower, affectionately 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), replicating the conditions they face in real-life emergencies. Meanwhile, non-firefighter participants can join in the excitement wearing their regular athletic gear.
This unique event not only highlights the incredible physical endurance of its climbers but also serves a noble cause, raising funds in the battle against cystic fibrosis. Since its inception in 2009, the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb has seen over a thousand firefighters from across the nation and around the globe come together to raise more than $1.2 million for this worthy cause. Join us in making CF stand for Cure Found and be part of an inspiring day filled with camaraderie and community spirit!
This unique event not only highlights the incredible physical endurance of its climbers but also serves a noble cause, raising funds in the battle against cystic fibrosis. Since its inception in 2009, the Portland Firefighter Stairclimb has seen over a thousand firefighters from across the nation and around the globe come together to raise more than $1.2 million for this worthy cause. Join us in making CF stand for Cure Found and be part of an inspiring day filled with camaraderie and community spirit!
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Races
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Firefighter Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed1:00 PM PDT
$1.01
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Endurance Athlete Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed1:00 PM PDT
$1.01
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Ultra Climber Stair Climb
Incl. $1.00 Fee
Entries closed1:00 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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