On July 4 (Wednesday), the University of Notre Dame will host the ultimate stair-climbing challenge, Storm the Stadium, with proceeds benefiting the University鈥檚 military-connected students. Storm the Stadium will feature three stair courses that will take participants up, down and around Notre Dame Stadium.
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The event features a long course of 3,600 steps, a 1,800-step short course and a 700-step walking course, along with an on-field family fun zone with inflatables and games for children ages 13 and younger. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at 8 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. Climbers will be assigned to one of six waves starting at 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, 9, 9:15 or 9:30 a.m.
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鈥淭he Fourth of July is the perfect day to remember the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country,鈥� said Laura Carlson, vice president and associate provost. 鈥淪torm the Stadium will honor our veterans and active-duty military members and their families while also providing a fun, healthy event to kick off the holiday.鈥�
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According to Carlson, the event is not a race, but participants will receive a medal upon completion of the course as well as an event shirt and free concessions. The cost to participate is $40 for climbers or $5 each for those wishing to access only the on-field family fun zone. For more details or to register, visit .
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Established in 2017, the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is responsible for making the Notre Dame experience robust, inclusive and vibrant for military-connected students; achieving excellence in undergraduate, graduate and professional education for military-connected students; and enabling Notre Dame to lead an exemplary model of engagement in the military and veteran space.