APPLETON, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing, the climb will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, marking 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Funds raised from the event will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
In 2025, more than 2,000 participants from across the fire service community, along with their families, friends and supporters, gathered to honor the fallen and raise funds for the NFFF.
Organizers said that, in recognition of the 25th memorial, they are aiming to make the 2026 event the largest and most attended in its history.
“The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a powerful way for us to come together, reflect and honor the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Assistant Chief Ray Fuiten of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department. “We are committed to making this year’s event the most impactful yet, ensuring their legacy continues to inspire future generations.”
During the event, participants climb the equivalent of 110 stories, the height of the World Trade Center towers, on the steps of Lambeau Field. Each climber carries an honor badge displaying the name and photograph of one of the fallen firefighters, symbolically completing the heroic journey. Upon reaching the equivalent of the 78th floor, which was the highest point firefighters reached on 9/11, climbers will ring a fire bell in solemn tribute.
Learn more and register for the Stair Climb.
