Event Overview
The stair climb starts and finishes on the northwest end of Lambeau Field. The climb route is one full lap of the Lambeau steps. To ensure a smooth and safe event, climb start times are implemented in waves. Pre-register early! Waves are filled on a first-come first-serve basis. You will be notified of your wave prior to the event via email. Each wave will consist of 343 climbers.
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What is the Stair Climb?
FAQs
You can pre-register online. You can also register on-site the night prior to the climb from 3-6 PM, or the day of the climb.
When registering online, you can register as an individual (not part of a team); you can form a team and become a team captain; or you can join an existing team.
To register as an individual, select the ‘REGISTER as an individual’ button. You will have access to your participant center where you can send e-mails to friends and family asking them to support you.
To create a team and become team captain, select the ‘FORM A TEAM become a team captain’ button. The team captain determines the name of the team and if a password is needed to join the team.
To join a team, select the ‘JOIN A TEAM to begin fundraising’ button. Each team member will have access to their own participant center where they can send e-mails to friends and family asking for support. All team members’ fundraising contributes to the team total.
All registrants will be asked to login or join as a new user. If you registered online for previous climbs, enter your login information. If you forgot your login, you can have it sent to you by clicking on the ‘Email me my login information’ link. If this is your first time, select the ‘JOIN AS A NEW PARTICIPANT’ button. You will be asked to create a login during the registration process. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*). You must pay with a credit/debit card. All major credit cards are accepted.
All climbers will receive an honor badge.
Park in Lot 6 at Lambeau Field. Parking is free of charge at the stadium for the day for participants, family and staff.
If the participant is registering on-site; cash, checks and Visa, Discover, Mastercard and American Express debit/credit cards are accepted.
Participants are encouraged to bring a camera or smartphone for photo opportunities during the opening ceremony and post-climb. They can bring tools, hoses, flags or other items if they choose.
Waves are filled on a first-come first-serve basis and are assigned by Pierce Manufacturing based on your registration date and time. You will be notified of your wave prior to the event via email.
During registration each participant will receive a color-coded wristband that will represent each wave. Listen for the announcer to call your wave/color. Each wave will consist of 343 climbers.
Climbers usually do not use phones and cameras during the climb. Climbers should bring a camera for photo opportunities during the opening ceremony and post climb.
The bagpiper will lead climbers into the bowl. After the procession has finished, music will not be played inside of the bowl. This event is about remembrance. You are welcome to bring a personal music device to listen to with headphones, but we encourage climbers to reflect during the climb. Listen to the constant footsteps made by yourself and others climbing around you. Think about the commitment and dedication of the firefighters from 9/11 - let that be your motivation to finish the climb.
Yes, plenty of water stations will be positioned at various locations along the climbing route; however, climbers are encouraged to properly hydrate prior to the event.
Yes, there will be local emergency crews on site for the duration of the climb. In the event of an emergency, event volunteers will communicate with emergency personnel.
The climb is held rain or shine. In cases of severe weather such as a tornado, lightning or a snowstorm, the event will be cancelled. Weather updates will be emailed to pre-registrants. This event page will also be updated with weather related concerns.
There will be two photo ops available at the end of the climb route. Upon route completion, signs will direct you to Section 100 to take photos inside of the bowl which includes a bell. Or you can go to the climb entrance gate to take photos outside of the bowl.
A feedback survey will be emailed to all climbers following the event. Please tell us about your climb experience to help make this event better next year. We appreciate your valuable feedback.
Climbers can leave messages on the Memorial Walls of the firefighters by going to www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighters; and entering the firefighter’s name into the search field.
100% of the proceeds go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to provide programs, support, and counseling services to the families of our nation’s fallen firefighters, as well as work within the Fire Service Community to reduce firefighter deaths.
The date of the 13th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be announced late-spring 2025. We have to wait until the 2025-2026 NFL schedule is announced, as we cannot host a climb on a weekend that the Packers have a home game. Hope to see you there!
