9/11 Step Strong
- Date
- September 11–13, 2026
- Distance
- 9/11 Step Strong Challenge
From the Organizer
Our Goal
We have two goals.
One is to "Never Forget" the ultimate sacrifice made by hundreds of first responders who ran into the towers to save others. Each participant often climbs in tribute to the fallen, symbolically completing their heroic journey.
Two is to bring awareness and remembrance by Stepping Strong together and Raising Funds for bluelinetennesse.com.
What is the 9/11 StepStrong challenge?
Climb 110 Floors - the equivalent height of the World Trade Center towers
Complete 2200 Steps
Climb stairs for 9 minutes 11 seconds
Walk/Run 5K
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Maryville, TN
Population
32,196
as of 2023
City Elevation
948 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 9/11 Step Strong, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 Step Strong
- Date
- September 11–13, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 9/11 Step Strong?
- 9/11 Step Strong is a running race held in Maryville, Tennessee on September 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 9/11 Step Strong?
- Friday, September 11, 2026 in Maryville, Tennessee at 123 Any Street or Stair case. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 9/11 Step Strong?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
9/11 Step Strong
Sep 11, 2026