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9/11 Stair Climb

Wed September 11, 2024 Crown Pont, IN 46307 US Directions

Events

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

$25
($15: Ages 3 - 12)
6:00PM CDT - 7:00PM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

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

$25
($15: Ages 3 - 12)
7:00PM CDT - 9:00PM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Statue of Liberty Stair Climb - 354 steps

$20
($15: Ages 3 - 12)
7:00PM CDT - 8:00PM CDT Price increases after September 10, 2024 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

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?

Before the event, you 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 Crown Point D.A.R.E. and providing portable defibrillators for Crown Point emergency vehicles.  

Cost:  $25 thru 9/10.  Kids 3-`12 are $15,  Under 3 are free.  Includes medal.    Shirts extra $16 thru 9/3.  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.  
 
Smaller climb of 354 steps (the number of steps in the Statue of Liberty) is also available.  Cost: $20. Includes Finisher Medal.  Shirts extra $16 thru 9/3. Event day: $30.

Sign in/packet pickup starts at 5 pm before the event.

Course:  Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand.

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