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Winfield Fire/EMS and the Winfield Firefighters Association to Climb the 77 Steps
Southwestern College is proud to host Winfield Fire/EMS and the Winfield Firefighters Association on Friday, Sept. 11 for the 9th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on the historic 77 Steps at Southwestern. The climb is a come-and-go event from 5-9 a.m.
This year marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. Winfield Fire/EMS invites the community to join them as they remember those who were lost and honor all who answered the call that day.
Participants may arrive anytime during the morning and climb at their own pace. No registration is required, and everyone is welcome to participate.
Winfield Fire/EMS is organizing the annual Stair Climb in honor of the First Responders and their families of the 9/11 attacks on the US.
About this Event
The Winfield 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a come-and-go event with some participants arriving as early as 5:00 AM and usually wraps up by 10:00 AM. It will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the 77 Steps of Southwestern College's Christy Administration Building at 100 North College Ave, Winfield, KS 67156.
Parking will be available on side streets, first come/first serve.
To commemorate the 110 stories the First Responders had to climb in the World Trade Towers, we will be climbing the 77 stairs 27.5 times. We will rest every 5 cycles of the 77 stairs (which equals 20 stories).
Career and volunteer firefighters can wear full gear including SCBA. Citizens can wear regular street clothes and comfortable shoes.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to a 9/11 Memorial Fund.
25th Memorial T-Shirts & Sweatshirts
As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11 this September, the Winfield Firefighters Association will be selling memorial T-shirts and sweatshirts in honor and remembrance of those who perished on that fateful day.
All proceeds will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Shirts will be available for pickup at the stair climb at Southwestern College on the morning of 9/11, or anytime at the firehouse following the event.
**City of Winfield and Southwestern College do not assume any liability for this event. All registrants/participants will be asked to pledge a waiver during ticket purchase.
Note: This event is hosted by the Winfield Fire/EMS.
