San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
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San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
The San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a commemorative stair climb held at 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 on Saturday September 5th. The event honors the 403 emergency responders who died on September 11, 2001 and emphasizes remembrance of their courage and service.
Participants climb to raise awareness of the risks faced by firefighters and to support current firefighters and their families. Funds raised benefit FirefighterAid, a San Diego based 501(c)(3) that provides charitable assistance to firefighters and families in crisis and promotes awareness of firefighter health and safety issues and their impacts on families and communities.
The event reports community involvement and fundraising figures for 2026, with 656 climbers registered, a current fundraising total of $44,605, and a goal of $120,000. Teams participate in fundraising; leading teams listed include FirefighterAid with $9,854 and SD Miramar College Fire Academy with $4,368. Sponsors and local partners support the event through various sponsor levels.
The climb combines memorial observance with community fundraising and team participation. The tone of the event is focused on remembrance, firefighter welfare, and support for affected families rather than competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
