UC’s annual 9/11 remembrance stair climb, more events happening in Greater Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The tragic events that happened on Sept. 11, 2001, are some the U.S. and Americans will never forget.

Several remembrance ceremonies and memorials are taking place Wednesday to honor those who lost their lives.

The University of Cincinnati is hosting its annual stair climb Wednesday in honor of the 23rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

“The 9/11 Memorial Stair Run” began in 2015 as a way to commemorate the lives of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Each year students, staff, and community members attempt to run 2,071 stairs of Nippert Stadium. This is equivalent to the steps in the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

The event is free and open to the public.

If you cannot do the stairs, there are alternate routes around Nippert Stadium or Carson Field.

This is not the only stair climb happening Wednesday as people around the Tri-State and our nation observe Patriot Day.

• 9/11 Memorial Run & Walk: 8-11 a.m. at Summit Park in Blue Ash. Officials will hold a remembrance ceremony followed by a run/walk. Registration closed.
• Cincinnati Meal Packaging for 9/11 Day of Service: Volunteers will help pack over 300,000 meals for people in need. The event is at the Sharonville Convention Center from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Patriot Day in Mt. Washington: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Forcht Bank on Beechmont Avenue.
• Warren County 9/11 Remembrance Day: A 9/11 Memorial from 8:30 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. at 500 Memorial Dr. in Lebanon.

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