Crunch Fitness Franchise Honors 9/11 First Responders with Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11th, CR Fitness Holdings, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, will once again host its annual 9/11 Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance on Friday, September 11. This event serves as a powerful tribute to responders who bravely served on that tragic day in 2001 and those who continue to protect and serve their communities today.

Open to members, non-members, and first responders, the 9/11 Stair Climb Challenge invites participants to take on 110 flights of stairs, or 2,071 steps, in representation of the 110 floors of the World Trade Center. After completing the climb, participants are invited to sign their names and record their step contributions as a collective act of remembrance and unity.

"September 11 is a day that forever changed our nation and reminds us of the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of our first responders," said Tony Scrimale, CEO of CR Fitness Holdings. "Our annual 9/11 Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance brings the Crunch community together to honor those who answered the call with selfless bravery and to ensure their legacy of service is never forgotten."

In the lead-up to the event, Crunch Fitness team members will visit local fire stations to personally thank first responders for their unwavering dedication. During these visits, the team will deliver refreshments and tokens of appreciation as a gesture honoring their selfless service. First responders are invited to participate in the 9/11 Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance at any of the 98 open CR Fitness locations across Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. 

As the nation marks the 25^th anniversary of September 11, CR Fitness Holdings remains steadfast in its commitment to honoring the memory of the heroes who answered the call that day and those who continue to exemplify courage and dedication as first responders.

About CR Fitness Holdings

CR Fitness Holdings is a leading franchise group of Crunch Fitness. Comprised of subsidiaries CR Fitness Holdings LLC, Southwest Fitness Holdings LLC, and Blue Ridge Fitness Holdings LLC, the organization currently operates 98 Crunch Fitness locations and serves over one million members across Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with continued expansion into Arizona. Backed by major investment firms North Castle Partners and Sixth Street, CR Fitness remains on track to operate 110 locations nationwide by the end of 2026. The franchise group continues to expand under an experienced leadership team focused on operational excellence and sustainable growth.   

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SOURCE CR Fitness Holdings, LLC.