35^th Annual
LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
Seattle, Washington
Sunday, March 8, 2026

The Firefighter Stairclimb welcomes firefighters representing hundreds of departments from around the globe with one goal in mind - to raise millions of dollars in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to provide funding for research and to find cures for blood related cancers. Ultimately, this community-based, voluntary health organization is the voice for all blood cancer patients providing care options, treatment services, and education to improve their quality of life and provide support for their families.

Since the first LLS Firefighter Stairclimb in 1991, this event continues to challenge each participant to climb 69 floors of stairs (1,356 steps) to the Sky View Observatory located on the 73^rd floor of the iconic Columbia Center. To add another level of difficulty to the already arduous journey, each firefighter must be outfitted in full structural turnout gear including boots, pants, coat, and helmet which traditionally can weigh in excess of 60 pounds. In addition to the extra weight of the equipment and other physical challenges, the firefighters must also use their self-contained breathing apparatus every step of the way.

Our History of
Race and Fundraising Results

34th Annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 9, 2025
LVFD Fundraising Results - $19,654

• Brian Hobday - 18 minutes, 15 seconds - 284th place finisher
• Neil Benson - 34 minutes, 41 seconds - 1,634th place finisher
• Jason Sunell - 24 minutes, 46 seconds - 1,083rd place finisher
• Steve Scheer - 26 minutes, 32 seconds - 1,224th place finisher

33rd Annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 10, 2024
LVFD Fundraising Results - $9,005

• Brian Hobday - 19 minutes, 52 seconds - 424th place finisher
• Neil Benson - 32 minutes, 04 seconds - 1,456th place finisher
• Jason Sunell - 33 minutes, 21 seconds - 1,506th place finisher
• Steve Lauer - 24 minutes, 20 seconds - 961st place finisher

32nd Annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 12, 2023
LVFD Fundraising Results - $2,874

• Brian Hobday - 22 minutes, 14 seconds - 747th place finisher
• Neil Benson - 37 minutes, 06 seconds - 1,474th place finisher

31st Annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 13, 2022
LVFD Fundraising Results - $1,824

• Neil Benson - 50 minutes, 50 seconds - 1,166th place finisher
• Brian Hobday – Team Member, Fundraising Efforts
• Jason Sunell – Team Member

30th Annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
Virtual Event
Saturday, May 15, 2021
LVFD Fundraising Results - $1,034

• Neil Benson – Team Member, Fundraising Efforts, Virtual Climb Participant
• Brian Hobday – Team Member
• Jason Sunell – Team Member

29th Annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb
Virtual Event
Saturday, June 13, 2020
LVFD Fundraising Results - $3,583

• Neil Benson – Team Member, Fundraising Efforts, Virtual Climb Participant
• Brian Hobday – Team Member, Fundraising Efforts
• Jason Sunell – Team Member, Fundraising Efforts

28th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 10, 2019
1,459 Participants
LVFD Fundraising Results - $3,780

• Brian Hobday - 16 minutes, 46 seconds - 213th place finisher
• Neil Benson - 23 minutes, 2 seconds - 1,125th place finisher

27th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 11, 2018
1,857 Participants
LVFD Fundraising Results - $2,874

• Brian Hobday - 18 minutes, 17 seconds - 322nd place finisher
• Neil Benson - 31 minutes, 58 seconds - 1,573rd place finisher

26th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 12, 2017
1,795 Participants
LVFD Fundraising Results - $2,830

• Brian Hobday - 19 minutes, 41 seconds - 524th place finisher
• Neil Benson - 20 minutes, 32 seconds - 641st place finisher

25th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 6, 2016
1,794 Participants
LVFD Fundraising Results - $3,588

• Scott Beagle - 19 minutes, 22 seconds - 507th place finisher
• Neil Benson - 22 minutes, 1 second - 852nd place finisher
• Jason Sunell - 27 minutes, 39 seconds - 1,354th place finisher

24th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 8, 2015
1,712 Participants
LVFD Fundraising Results - $2,545

• Scott Beagle - 20 minutes, 14 seconds - 600th place finisher
• Neil Benson - 25 minutes, 2 seconds - 1,101st place finisher
• Jason Sunell - 26 minutes, 11 seconds - 1,187th place finisher

23rd Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
Sunday, March 9, 2014
1,652 Participants
LVFD Fundraising Results - $1,847

• Scott Beagle - 20 minutes, 53 seconds - 673rd place finisher
• Ryan Andreessen - 21 minutes, 17 seconds - 718th place finisher