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9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile Walk

Thu September 11, 2025 Crown Pont, IN 46307 US Directions

Events

World Trade Center Stair Climb: "Fast" Division - Running the Stairs

$25
($20: Ages 3 - 12)
5:00PM CDT - 6:15PM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

World Trade Center Stair Climb: General Division - Walking the Stairs

$25
($20: Ages 3 - 12)
6:15PM CDT - 8:30PM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

1 Mile Non-Timed Walk

$20 6:15PM CDT - 7:00PM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.yourhometownevents.com/wtcstairclimb/.

Place

Lake County Fairgrounds
889 S. Court Street
Crown Pont, IN US 46307

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?
--  Cost:  $25 thru 9/10.  Kids 3-12 are $15,  Under 3 are free.  Includes medal.    Shirts extra $16 thru 9/1.
--  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.

 

1 MIle Non-timed Walk has been added for those who don't wish to do stairs but still want to participate to honor our 9/11 Heroes.  Cost $20.   Includes Finisher Medal.  Shirts extra $16 thru 9/1. Event day: $30.
 
Before the event, all participants will be given the name of a Firefighter or Police Officer who died on 9/11 & for whom they will be climbing.  This will allow you to look up your hero & even bring their picture with you.  (List will be updated before event).
 
Event supports:   raising money for local Police & Fire and Frist Responders to provide them with necessary equipment that the City may not budget for but will help them in doing their job - keeping it safe for them while they protect our community!
 
Who is YOUR First Responder?  The list at the TOP matches participants with the name of the 9/11 Hero  for whom they will be climbing.  Please research your Hero & print a photo of them to include in our on-site memorial.
 
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 a Firefighter Axe: 5:30p, 6:30p, 7p, 7:30p, 8p
 
Get BACK $20/$15!  Share the link on your confirmation email with your friends.  Get 5 to sign up & get $20/$15!
 
Packet Pickup: 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

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