5th Annual No Straight Path 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | Austin, TX
Sep 08, 2026
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, No Straight Path® will host our 5th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Mt. Bonnell in Austin, Texas - a free community workout created to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
There are no medals. No podiums. No requirement to finish.
Just show up, climb what you can, and remember why you're there.
The 9/11 Stair Climb Workout
The workout is simple:
22 total climbs of the Mt. Bonnell stairs.
One trip up and back down counts as one climb.
Completing all 22 climbs totals approximately 2,200 steps - the equivalent of roughly 110 stories, representing the height of each of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
You do not have to complete all 22 climbs to participate.
Whether you finish five climbs, 10 climbs, or all 22, this is about coming together as a community, challenging yourself, and taking time to remember the significance of September 11.
Weighted vests are optional for anyone who wants an additional challenge.
2026 Austin 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Details
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location: Mt. Bonnell — Austin, Texas
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Workout: 22 climbs — up + down = 1
- Goal: Approximately 2,200 steps / 110 stories
- Cost: Free
- Experience Level: All fitness levels welcome
We will begin at 8:00 AM sharp, but this is not a traditional race or timed competition. If you can't make the start, you're welcome to arrive later, get your steps in, and complete as much of the workout as you can.
This is a supportive, community-led memorial workout. There is no requirement to complete all 22 climbs.
Do I Need to RSVP?
RSVP is not required to participate, and there is no entry fee.
However, an optional RSVP helps us estimate attendance and prepare hydration for everyone joining us.
RSVP HERE FOR THE 2026 9/11 STAIR CLIMB
What Should I Bring?
Austin can still be hot in September, and 22 trips up Mt. Bonnell adds up quickly.
We will provide free hydration and electrolytes while supplies last, but we strongly recommend bringing your own water or hydration as well.
Wear comfortable training or running shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. A weighted vest is optional, but not necessary.
Most importantly, come prepared to work at your own pace.
Why 110 Stories?
The North and South Towers of the World Trade Center each stood 110 stories tall.
Across the country, 9/11 stair climbs and memorial workouts have become a way for firefighters, first responders, military members, athletes, gyms, run clubs, and local communities to physically honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Our annual 9/11 Stair Climb follows that same spirit.
At Mt. Bonnell, completing 22 full climbs equates to approximately 2,200 steps, or roughly 110 stories.
It's a difficult workout by design, but finishing every climb isn't what makes someone a part of it.
Showing up does.
Five Years of Climbing Together
What started as a workout has become an annual No Straight Path tradition.
2026 marks the 5th Annual No Straight Path 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Austin, bringing together members of the local fitness, running, veteran, and Austin community for a morning bigger than any individual workout.
There is no race clock and no leaderboard.
Some people will move quickly. Others will take their time. Some will complete all 22 climbs, while others may complete only a few.
All are welcome.
If you've been searching for a 9/11 workout in Austin, a 9/11 stair climb in Texas, a Twin Towers memorial workout, or a community fitness event to honor September 11, we invite you to join us at Mt. Bonnell.
Parking at Mt. Bonnell
Free parking is available near Mt. Bonnell. Parking is at your own risk.
Please lock your vehicle and leave valuables at home.
*All images are taken by Miguel Cantu from our 2025 Annual 9/11 Stairclimb.
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