Venue
Lake County Fairgrounds
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $30.00
Events
9/11 Stair Climb: "Fast" Division - Running the Stairs, 9/11 Stair Climb General Division - Walking the Stairs, 1 Mile Non-Timed Walk
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 ar
9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile Walk 2026 — Crown Pont, IN
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