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9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile Walk

📍 Crown Pont, IN
Date
Friday, September 11, 2026
Distance
Various
Region
Crown Pont
Est. Participants
Not specified
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 Adu