911 Memorial Stair Climb

USAG Stuttgart Family & MWR Sports and Fitness is proud to host the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This event allows the community to come together and remember those lost on that tragic day.

Take the Stairs for Heroes:

• Who Can Climb? This event is open to all ID cardholders 16 years of age and older.
• Participation: This event is free: however, a verbal consent before climbing is required.
• The Climb: We will be utilizing the fitness center stair climbers to simulate the climb of the World Trade Center towers.
• Step Up for Heroes:
  • 78th Floor Bell: Climbers will have the opportunity to ring a bell at the 78th floor, signifying the Sky Lobby, the highest floor reached by first responders on that fateful morning.
  • 110 Floors: Participants can choose to continue the climb all the way to the 110th floor.
  • Commemorative Photos: Pictures will be taken of those who ring the bell and those who complete the full 110 floors.
• Timeline:
  • 8:30 - 8:50 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies (Panzer Fitness Center) This has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. 
  • 8:50 - 9:00 a.m.: Safety Briefing (all facilities)
  • 9:03 a.m.: First Step (all facilities) - This coincides with the time the first World Trade Center tower was struck.
• Flexible Participation Options: The official event runs from 8:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., community participation is welcome throughout the day until 8:00 p.m.

Let's come together and honor the heroes of 9/11. We will never forget.