Photos by Jack Crown
Army cadets fire a canon to signal the run has started.
UC students begin participating in the stair run.
Air Force ROTC cadets Addyson Armey and Cole Roethlisberger stand for a photo after the flag ceremony.
Cadets of all different branches on Nippert Stadium saluting to the fallen heroes.
Air Force Cadets accepting donations for selling t-shirts and patches.
First responders and army cadets begin their hike up the stairs.
Participants pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 while the National Anthem plays.
Firefighter uniform is shown during the Memorial Stair Run.
Policeman uniform is shown during the Memorial Stair Run.
U.S. Army vest is shown during the Memorial Stair Run.
Running cadet paces himself during the long run.
Army cadet doing the stair run in uniform.
The Cincy Bearcat cheering on the runners.
UC students and Cincinnati residents going down the stairs.
Army cadets pacing themselves halfway through the memorial stair run.
Bearcat continues to cheer on the participants.
Army cadet and Cincinnati resident continuing to run.
UC students finishing up the stair run.
UC students resting and catching their breath after completing the stair run.
Army National Guard officers pose together after completing the stair run.
UC trumpet players pay tribute at the end of the stair run.
Three army cadets smile for a picture after finishing the stair run.