9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile 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 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 be