Presented by Operation OpenWater

9/11 Honor Challenge - 2026

Location

Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St
Huntington Beach, California 92648
United States
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Price

$20 - $40
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About This Event

 

Remembering 25 Years. Honoring 250 Years
of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Our intention is to honor the men and women who lost their lives
in the attacks on September 11, 2001
through a meaningful set of exercise and time with our community.
 

Join us on September 13, 2026.
Online registration will close on 9/12/26
but participants are welcome to register at the door! 

Post-event BBQ generously hosted by the Huntington Beach Fire Association.

 

To be guaranteed a t-shirt, register by August 14th.

Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities available!
 

Thank you to our sponsors:

PRESENTING SPONSOR 

 

GOLD SPONSORS

Crown Ace Hardware

 

BRONZE SPONSORS

First Responder Wellness

Huntington Beach Fire Association

 

Thank you to our underwriters:
Huntington Beach High School
Tra'J
Inkwright

 

The Challenge

110 Flight Stair Climb:
honoring the stairs of the World Trade Center


2,763 Yard Walk/Run:
honoring the lives lost at The World Trade Center


44 Push Ups:
honoring those on Flight 93


189 Second Plank Hold:
honoring the lives lost at the Pentagon
 

343 Yard Fire Hose Drag:
in honor of the Fire and EMS personnel
 

60 Burpees:
in honor of the Port Authority personnel

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions
 
What is the event for?
It's an event to honor the men and women who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001.  
Where is the event?
The event is held at Huntington Beach High School's football stadium, Shue Field, from 8am to 1pm.
Who participates?
Everyone!  This event is family-friendly, for people of all ages!  Participants include families, children, first responders, veterans, HBHS students, and more, all from the community we live in.  
Where do the donations go?
Ticket sales and donations support OpenWater, a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and wellness of every First Responder, Veteran, and their families, through unique training programs, fellowship, and open water experiences.
What happens at the event?
Check-in is at 8am.  Sponsor booths and merchandise booths will be open at 8a.  The event kicks off with a short ceremony at 8:45am, when the event begins with a meaningful set of exercise and time with our community.  (These exercises include running/walking, a stair climb on the bleachers, pushups, burpees, planks, and fire hose pulls.  All of which you can modify!)  It's lots of fun with many people from the community cheering you on.  After you finish the challenge there is a BBQ hosted by HB Fire Association.  The BBQ will wrap up around 1pm.
Can I come if I don't do the exercises?
YES! Please come and cheer us and others on!  Your energy will help us complete the challenge!
How do I make a donation?
You can DONATE HERE.  
 

 

About This Event

 

Remembering 25 Years. Honoring 250 Years
of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Our intention is to honor the men and women who lost their lives
in the attacks on September 11, 2001
through a meaningful set of exercise and time with our community.
 

Join us on September 13, 2026.
Online registration will close on 9/12/26
but participants are welcome to register at the door! 

Post-event BBQ generously hosted by the Huntington Beach Fire Association.

 

To be guaranteed a t-shirt, register by August 14th.

Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities available!
 

Thank you to our sponsors:

PRESENTING SPONSOR 

 

GOLD SPONSORS

Crown Ace Hardware

 

BRONZE SPONSORS

First Responder Wellness

Huntington Beach Fire Association

 

Thank you to our underwriters:
Huntington Beach High School
Tra'J
Inkwright

 

The Challenge

110 Flight Stair Climb:
honoring the stairs of the World Trade Center


2,763 Yard Walk/Run:
honoring the lives lost at The World Trade Center


44 Push Ups:
honoring those on Flight 93


189 Second Plank Hold:
honoring the lives lost at the Pentagon
 

343 Yard Fire Hose Drag:
in honor of the Fire and EMS personnel
 

60 Burpees:
in honor of the Port Authority personnel

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions
 
What is the event for?
It's an event to honor the men and women who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001.  
Where is the event?
The event is held at Huntington Beach High School's football stadium, Shue Field, from 8am to 1pm.
Who participates?
Everyone!  This event is family-friendly, for people of all ages!  Participants include families, children, first responders, veterans, HBHS students, and more, all from the community we live in.  
Where do the donations go?
Ticket sales and donations support OpenWater, a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and wellness of every First Responder, Veteran, and their families, through unique training programs, fellowship, and open water experiences.
What happens at the event?
Check-in is at 8am.  Sponsor booths and merchandise booths will be open at 8a.  The event kicks off with a short ceremony at 8:45am, when the event begins with a meaningful set of exercise and time with our community.  (These exercises include running/walking, a stair climb on the bleachers, pushups, burpees, planks, and fire hose pulls.  All of which you can modify!)  It's lots of fun with many people from the community cheering you on.  After you finish the challenge there is a BBQ hosted by HB Fire Association.  The BBQ will wrap up around 1pm.
Can I come if I don't do the exercises?
YES! Please come and cheer us and others on!  Your energy will help us complete the challenge!
How do I make a donation?
You can DONATE HERE.  
 

 

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Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St
Huntington Beach, California 92648
United States

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Location

Huntington Beach High School
1905 Main St
Huntington Beach, California 92648
United States
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Price

$20 - $40
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