Team RWB 9/11 Stair Climb (Nationwide)

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of America’s veterans through physical activity, social connection, and community service. Each year, Team RWB hosts a nationwide 9/11 Stair Climb to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to commemorate the courage of the first responders who raced into the towers. Participants climb 2,200 stairs—symbolizing the 110 stories of the World Trade Center—often while wearing weighted rucks to replicate the gear firefighters carried that day.

These climbs take place at stadiums, office buildings, and other tall structures across the country, and can also be completed virtually through the Team RWB app. The stair climbs are part of Team RWB’s Monthly Mission series, encouraging members to engage in meaningful, physical challenges throughout the year. The 9/11 Stair Climb typically runs during a one-week window in September and is supported by local chapters and community leaders. The event serves not only as a workout but as a powerful act of remembrance, unity, and patriotism.