Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Delaware Beaches

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.

We are very excited to bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Packet Pickup Information

• Early Pickup: Early packet pickup on Friday November 13th, 2026 from 4pm until 6pm at the Residence Inn Rehoboth Beach (18964 John J Williams HWY Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971).
• Race Day Pickup: Packet pickup will be available on race day morning near the start and finish line starting at 7am.

Registration Details

• Same Day Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 7:15 am the morning of the run. T-shirts are limited, so it is a possibility you will not receive a t-shirt either with same day registrations.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

Race Day Requirements

• Bib Number: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.
• Front-Line Position: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral, but behind uniformed first responders. (please arrive early).

Awards and Essentials

• Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders, most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11.
• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

Participation Guidelines

• Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Registration Fees: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Donation and Sponsorship Opportunities

• Packet Pickup by Others: Yes, they can.
• Post-Race Donations: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Sponsorship Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to delmarva@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

Fundraising Information

As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate? Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online.

Mailing Donations

Please mail any offline donations to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
ATTN: Thomas Mazza
2361 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10306

Registration Changes

• Registration Transfer: Yes. See information above OR contact us at delmarva@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances.

Volunteer Information

It's simple! Email us at delmarva@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

Receipts and Fundraising Incentives

• Receipts for Registrants: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt. If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt.
• Fundraising Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide. To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2025 for winter and spring events, or December 10, 2026 for summer and fall events.