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 memorial stair climb event scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101. The event honors the 403 emergency responders who died on September 11, 2001, and raises awareness of the sacrifices made by firefighters; the organizer notes that each year about 100 firefighters die while serving their communities.
Participants climb in remembrance and to support ongoing care for firefighters and their families. The event tracks participation and fundraising: 473 climbers were registered and the 2026 fundraising goal is $120,000, with $15,688 raised so far. Funds will 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 includes team fundraising; listed top teams and amounts include SD Miramar College Fire Academy with $3,000, TEAM DEORA with $1,000, and SDHS ERT with $1,000. Sponsors and media partners are named on event materials, including presenting sponsors such as Hilton and Gov X and presenting media Fox 5. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
