Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bethel, CT

Location

• Date: Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
• Venue: Bethel High School - 300 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel CT 06801
• Start Time: 8:30AM

What is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Purpose: 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.
• Mission: Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices.
• Foundation: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community: This will be the 6th year in Bethel, bringing together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds.

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) event.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Where can I pick up my packet?

• Saturday: June 21st from 6pm to 8pm at Stony Hill Firehouse, 59 Stony Hill Rd., Bethel CT.
• Sunday: Onsite at the event in the Bethel High School Football Field.

Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration: Yes, it will be open until the start of the run.
• Shirt Availability: We may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

When does online registration close?

• Registration: Open until the start of the run.

Is there parking available?

• Parking: Yes, there is plenty of parking at Bethel High School.

Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Bib Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Policy: Participants without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

Is this a timed race?

• Timing: Yes, this will be a timed race.

I am a fast runner. Can I get a front-line position?

• Front Corral: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minutes/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

Will there be awards for running?

• Awards: Yes, awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear.
• Experience: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.

Are there race T-shirts?

• T-shirts: Yes, everyone who registers by 6/10 is guaranteed a race t-shirt.

Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and at the square.

What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also allowed.
• Personal Items: Leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle: items stored at owner’s risk.

Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• Fundraising: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Packet Pickup: Yes, they must present a copy of your registration receipt.

Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?

• Donations: Yes, donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to bethel@t2t.org.

I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

• Contact: You can contact us at bethel@t2t.org.
• Purpose: To support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name.

As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?

• Fundraising Page: Once registered, you'll get directions to start your fundraising page.
• Contact: For cash donations, contact us at bethel@t2t.org.

Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation?

• Mail Donations: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Attn: T2T Bethel 5k Run and Walk, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Process: Yes, contact us at bethel@t2t.org for assistance.

Can I get a refund?

• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event. Registration may be transferred to another person.

How can I volunteer?

• Volunteering: Email us at bethel@t2t.org to sign up.

Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipts: An automatic receipt is sent upon registration online.

Is there a medical staff available on-site?

• Medical Support: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

• Incentives: Yes, check out our latest fundraising incentives in our Fundraising Guide.