ABOUT
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors the 343 firefighters who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Participants climb 110 flights of stairs, symbolizing the height of the World Trade Center towers. The event pays tribute to first responders' bravery and sacrifice.
EVENT INFORMATION
Date:
Time: Check-In begins at 7:00 AM | Welcome begins at 8:15 AM
Location: Vaught Hemingway Stadium
800 All American Drive
University, MS 38677
**Gate 33**
Parking: Available in the parking garage, Tad Pad, or Circle.
Registration Fee (with tshirt): $28.50
Registration Fee (without tshirt): $10.00
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
WEATHER
The climb will be canceled in the event of lightning. No refunds will be provided. But, T-shirts may still be picked up at the Stadium or at the Stronger Together Oxford Office. Additional information will be provided.
CHECK-IN PROCESS
Registered climbers will check in at Gate 33, located on the west side of the stadium just off Hill Drive, on the opposite side of the Pavilion. At the check-in table, you will receive a memorial badge with a colored lanyard that corresponds to your assigned section.
Please wear your lanyard at all times while climbing. To help avoid delays, scan the QR code on the back of your lanyard for more information or locate your Section Captain in your assigned section—they will be happy to assist you.
LAYOUT
Participants will climb 110 flights of stairs or 2,071 steps totaling 23 laps. The stair climb is divided into 8 color-coded sections, each with a limited capacity to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Sections P and N are reserved for our geared and ungeared first responders. Please refer to the stadium map for reference by clicking the additional event details link below.
- Section spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to climb with friends or a group, we encourage you to arrive and check in together.
- Lanyards will not be held or reserved for others—each climber must be present at check-in to receive theirs.
- You must climb in the section that matches the color on your lanyard. For safety and crowd management, participants are not allowed to move between sections.
- If you'd like to switch sections with another climber, you can do so after check-in/registration in the stadium, and both parties must agree. Due to the high volume of participants, the check-in & registration tables are unable to accommodate your request to switch sections.
You can find additional event details here. Thank you for helping us keep this event safe, fun, and well-organized!
SUPPORT
The net proceeds from the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will support the Firefighter Community Fund in advancing its mission to address food insecurity in the Oxford-Lafayette community. Thank you in advance for your support.
