Honoring 9/11 first responders
Communities nationwide organize 9/11 memorial stair climbs to honor victims and first responders.
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The CSUSM memorial stair climb is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, at the university’s main campus, with participants meeting near Campus Way Circle before proceeding to the Arts Building.
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Charlotte’s stair climb is open to participants age 13 and older. Climbers who are not wearing turnout or bunker gear must wear the provided race number, and tools, SCBA air packs and flags are prohibited.
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At Bristol Motor Speedway, check-in begins at 7 a.m. ahead of the 9 a.m. climb, and radio traffic from the Sept. 11 attacks will play over the stadium speakers during the event.
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The Triad’s remembrance schedule includes a High Point stair climb beginning with a 6:15 a.m. ceremony, as well as a memorial service featuring music, prayer, a dove release and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m.
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A Randolph County ceremony in Asheboro will feature a historic fire truck used in the response to the Sept. 11 attacks, along with guest speakers from the East Side Fire Department and Balfour Baptist Church.
Communities across the United States are planning memorial stair climbs and ceremonies in September 2026 to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago and recognize the first responders who helped during the tragedy. WESH reported that events are scheduled at California State University San Marcos, Charlotte's Bank of America Corporate Center, Bristol Motor Speedway, and locations throughout North Carolina, with participants climbing stairs to represent the 110 stories of the World Trade Center.
These events raise money for programs supporting fallen firefighters' families and provide first responders a chance to remember their colleagues. Knox News noted that communities nationwide are organizing similar commemorations, with some featuring ceremonies, musical tributes, and moments of silence at 8:46 a.m. — the time the first plane struck the North Tower.
San Marcos and Charlotte Lead Multi-State Climb Plans
California State University San Marcos will host its memorial stair climb on Sunday, September 13, near Campus Way Circle. Participants will climb 2,071 steps to represent the ascent rescuers made during the attacks. The Daily Reporter confirmed that Charlotte's Bank of America Corporate Center will open its stair climb to climbers age 13 and older, with proceeds benefiting families of fallen firefighters and the FDNY Counseling Service Unit.
Charlotte requires all climbers without turnout gear to wear provided race numbers. Tools, SCBA air packs, and flags are prohibited to maintain safety during the event.
Bristol Speedway Climb Includes Historical Audio Tribute
Bristol Motor Speedway will host a stair climb with check-in beginning at 7 a.m. and the climb starting at 9 a.m. The venue plans a unique tribute: radio traffic recordings from September 11, 2001, will play over the stadium speakers during the event, allowing participants to hear the actual communications from that morning.
North Carolina Triad Combines Climbs With Ceremonies and Memorials
High Point's remembrance will begin with a 6:15 a.m. ceremony before the stair climb, followed by a main memorial service at 8:46 a.m. featuring music, prayer, a dove release, and a moment of silence. State College noted that Randolph County's Asheboro ceremony will feature a historic fire truck that participated in the September 11 response, with guest speakers from the East Side Fire Department and Balfour Baptist Church.
The Triad events will draw firefighters, law enforcement, veterans, and local officials to honor first responders who died during the attacks and recognize the ongoing impact on their communities and families.
Atlanta Event Sets Strong Turnout With International Participation
Earlier 9/11 remembrance climbs have drawn significant participation. A stair climb at Atlanta's Truist Park attracted more than 1,200 participants and notably included first responders from the United Kingdom and Ireland, highlighting the international scope of remembrance for the attacks.
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