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Registration is open for the 9/11 Tower Challenge in Glendale.
In honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of first responders and military members, residents gather to pay respects at the annual event.
The World Trade Center's Twin Towers each consisted of 110 floors and 2,071 steps, and each year thousands of people across Arizona walk, climb and run the stairs to remember. Firefighters in full gear, police, military and bomb squad personnel march alongside civilians of varying ages, abilities and backgrounds to represent the 110 flights of stairs climbed by New York City firefighters during the attacks on the World Trade Center and in honor of those who lost their lives.
Photographs of fallen heroes line the stairs, and participants pause briefly to read the names in recognition of the sacrifice each made while in the service of others.
This year’s event starts at 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave. Getting there 30 minutes early is recommended.
All proceeds benefit The 100 Club of Arizona. The 100 Club supports all city, county, state, federal and tribal public safety agencies, fire services, probation, corrections, parole and law enforcement departments who provide for the safety of Arizona residents.
There also will be an event in Flagstaff at the NAU Skydome at the exact same time, 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11.
