2026 9/11 Tower Challenge
In honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of our first responders and military who protect us from foreign and domestic threats, we gather to pay our respects at the annual 911 Tower Challenge.
The World Trade Center's Twin Towers each consisted of 110 floors and 2071 steps, and each year thousands of people across Arizona walk, climb and run the stairs to remember. Firefighters in full gear, Police, Military and Bomb Squad personnel march steadily alongside civilians of varying ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Photographs of our fallen heroes line the stairs, and participants pause briefly to read the names in recognition of the sacrifice each made while in the service of others. This powerful morning will reconnect you to the kindness, strength and bravery exhibited on that dark day.
Together we vow to Never Forget.
Join the Tower Challenge on Friday 9/11/2026 at the Tucson Convention Center, or virtually from around the world!
Details for the 2026 Challenge:
- Friday September 11, 2026
- Tucson Convention Center - 260 S. Church Avenue
- Doors open at 5:30am
- Free Parking in the TCC garages and surface lots
- Participants can climb the stairs or walk the arena concourse
- All participants assembled on the floor at 6:45am
- Pre-event ceremony starts at 7:00am
- Post climb snacks for all participants
- For questions, please email info@911-towerchallenge.org
