9/11 Tribute Hero WOD
Sat, Sep 13
|Gilbert
Join our community for "CHAD" - our 9/11 tribute workout — 1,000 step-ups symbolizing the endless steps firefighters and first responders climbed in the towers that day.
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Gilbert, 105 N Pasadena St, Gilbert, AZ 85233, USA
About the event
9/11 Tribute WOD – "CHAD" 📅 Saturday, September 13th 🕘 Starts at 9:00 AM
On this day of remembrance, we come together as a community to honor not only the lives lost on September 11, 2001, but also Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, for whom this workout was named. Chad lost his life to suicide in 2018, and CHAD 1000X was created to raise awareness for veteran mental health and to honor his legacy.
The workout is 1,000 step-ups for time — a simple, grueling effort that symbolizes the countless steps firefighters and first responders climbed that day in the towers, carrying heavy gear, courage, and sacrifice.
Accessible for Everyone This event isn’t about speed or competition. It’s about reflection, gratitude, and moving with purpose. Scaled options will be available so everyone can take part:
Full CHAD: 1,000 step-ups with a ruck/weighted vest
Half CHAD: 500 step-ups, with or without added load
Team/Partner CHAD: Share the work with a partner or small group
Modified CHAD: Adjust step height, reps, or pace as needed
No matter the version, every rep is a step of remembrance — for 9/11, for Chad Wilkinson, and for all those who sacrificed for others.
Let’s stand together, climb together, and never forget. 🇺🇸