Photos: 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center
Over a thousand participants walk, climb and run 2071 steps, representing the 110 floors of the Twin Towers on Thursday morning.Â
The 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center is hosted by the 911 Tower Challenge Foundation.Â
Two members of the Tucson Fire Department take their time completing the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Participants ring the bell after completing the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Local first responders participate in the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Members of the Tucson Fire Department put their gear on before participating in the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Over a thousand people walk, climb and run the stairs at Tucson Convention Center in memory of the first responders and military lost on 9/11, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
A participant carries a 9/11 themed American Flag while completing the Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Tucson Police Honor Guard participates in the opening ceremony for the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Mustafa Janabi rings the bell in honor of the late Thomas Gambino after completing the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Over a thousand people walk, climb and run the stairs at Tucson Convention Center in memory of the first responders and military lost on 9/11, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Attendees salute the flag during the National Anthem ahead of the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Over a thousand people walk, climb and run the stairs at Tucson Convention Center in memory of the first responders and military lost on 9/11, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Two Tucson Police officers watch as people complete the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Members of the Tucson Fire Department put their gear on before participating in the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Over a thousand people walk, climb and run the stairs at Tucson Convention Center in memory of the first responders and military lost on 9/11, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Local first responders participate in the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Tucson Fire Department raises two large flags for the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist