GSFR 9/11 Memorial & Stair Climb
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GSFR 9/11 Memorial & Stair Climb

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States View on map
Sep 06, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

Sponsored by Brett/Robinson

All donations of $25 or more will receive an event t-shirt.

8:00 AM — Beachfront Memorial Service

West Gulf Place, 245 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores

Join us for a solemn tribute to the 343 first responders and 2,996 civilians who lost their lives on September 11. Together, we’ll honor their memory and reflect on their sacrifice.

9:00 AM — Stair Climb Challenge

Phoenix Gulf Shores, 801 W Beach Blvd

Climb in remembrance. Participants will symbolically retrace the 110 floors climbed by FDNY firefighters at the World Trade Center. All fitness levels are welcome, and no gear is required.

Parking available across the street at Ike’s Beach Service (800 W Beach Blvd).

Our Mission
The 9/11 Stair Climb is more than a workout—it’s a powerful act of remembrance. In honor of those we lost and in tribute to those who continue to serve, we strive to build camaraderie among Gulf Coast first responders and the communities we protect. Together, we remember their courage, honor their legacy, and stand united in service.

All donations benefit the Gulf Shores Fire Rescue Association, a 501(c) organization. Donations are tax deductible and directly support local firefighter initiatives and community programs.

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GSFR Memorial & Stair Climb

Sep 06, 2026 GSFR Memorial & Stair Climb 9:00 AM
Free
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gulf Shores, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 23.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 29.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 23.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 35.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
6.2mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
77.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 6, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 6, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 37m

The sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 7:07 PM local time (CDT) in Gulf Shores on September 6, 2026 — 12h 37m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Gulf Shores events

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