9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile Walk

Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT

Location: Crown Pont, IN; Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court Street, 46307
Type: WALK

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1 Miles
Fri, Sep 11, 6:30 PM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 1:03 PM CDT · Closes Sep 10, 2026, 2:30 PM CDT
9/11 Stair Climb: "Fast" Division - Running the St…
Fri, Sep 11, 5:00 PM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Oct 1, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
9/11 Stair Climb General Division - Walking the St…
Fri, Sep 11, 6:30 PM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 6:18 PM CDT · Closes Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT

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The course

From the organizer

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?

1 Mile Non-timed Walk is for those who don't wish to do stairs but still want to participate to honor our 9/11 Heroes.

Participants receive:

* Finisher Medal for FIRST 200 to sign up * Wristband with the name of a 9/11 Hero , a firefighter or police officer who died on 9/11 & for whom you will be climbing or walking. We encourage you to look up your hero & even bring their picture with you.

Who is YOUR First Responder? The list at the TOP (coming soon) matches participants you with the name of the 9/11 Hero for whom you will be climbing. Please research your Hero & print a photo of them to include in our on-site memorial.

Cost: Climb is $30 Adults. Walk & Kids 3-12: $20. Under 3 are free. Shirts extra $16 thru 8/31. -- 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.

Supports purchase of SWAT-T tourniquets . These smaller tourniquets are used by Crown Point Fire=Rescue to save the lives of kids and pets.

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 the Plank Challenge Plaque: 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 pm time slots. You can participate more than once.

Get BACK $20/$15! Share the link on your confirmation email with your friends. Get 5 to sign up & get $20/$15!

Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, 9/10 5-6 pm on north side of Crown Point Fire Station. Race Day: 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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