Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sandpoint, ID

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 3 miles through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. We honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 by supporting our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.

This will be the first time that Sandpoint has been selected to host the run/walk/climb this 4th of July. We are excited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by bringing 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 (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

What are the packet pick-up details?

• Pick-Up Date: Packets will be available for pick up on Friday July 3rd between 5:00pm-7:30pm.
• Location: Packets can be picked up at Evan’s Brother’s Coffee House, located at 524 Church St. Sandpoint, Idaho.
• Event Day Pick-Up: Packets will also be available the day of the event starting at 5am at the high school.

Registration Information

• Day Of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 5 am the morning of the run. If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Online Registration Close: Online registration will close on Saturday July 4th at 9am.

Parking and Arrival

• Parking Availability: Yes, there will be ample parking at Sandpoint High School, located at 410 S. Division Sandpoint, Idaho.
• Arrival Time: We ask that all participants arrive between 6:00-6:30 am at the high school parking lot. There will be coffee and light refreshments available for participants.
• Shuttle Service: Shuttle buses will be available to transport participants to the starting line at the South End of the Long Bridge for a start time of 7:30am.

Race Day Details

• Bib Number Requirement: 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.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).
• 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 Availability: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.

What to Bring

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Valuable Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.

Fundraising and Donations

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Donation After Race: Yes, donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Fundraising Page: 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.

Registration Management

• Packet Pick-Up by Others: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Transfer Registration: Yes. Contact us at SandpointClimb@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 Opportunities

It’s simple! Register online as a volunteer! Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

Medical Support

Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.

For More Information

For more details or to register for the event, please visit Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk - Sandpoint, ID.