Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jackson, MI

🎖️ What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

• Event 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.
• Community Tribute: 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!
• Foundation Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.
• Anniversary Celebration: This will be the 10th year in Jackson, MI, and all participants will be receiving a commemorative finisher coin.

🏃‍♂️ How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

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

🗓️ When does online registration close?

• Registration Period: Online registration will remain open until the start of the event.
• Packet Pickup Note: If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race-day swag.

📝 Can I register on the day of the run?

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run.
• Late Fee: A $5 late registration fee applies for those who choose to register on the morning of the race for all registrants except for First Responders.
• Shirt Availability: We may not have a shirt for you, and we cannot guarantee sizes for late registrants.

👕 Does my registration come with a T-shirt?

• T-shirt Guarantee: If you register before May 1st, you are guaranteed a shirt.
• Availability: People who register after this date are not guaranteed a shirt and will get one as supplies last.

🏅 Will there be awards for running?

• Award Simplicity: Awards are based on firefighters, police, or military running in gear in the same fashion that Stephen Siller did on 9/11.
• Experience Focus: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.
• Event Timing: The event is timed.

🔖 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

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

• Seeding Rule: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

🧳 What can you bring to the event?

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

🚑 Is there a medical staff available on-site?

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

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Pickup Timing: Packet pickup will be available on race day starting at 7am.
• Early Pickup: We may also hold early pickup on Friday, May 15, 2026. Location and time TBD.

👥 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Pickup Policy: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Gratitude: And don't forget to thank them!

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

• Fundraising Setup: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page, and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Donation Assistance: Contact us at Jackson@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.

🏆 Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

• Incentives Offered: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.

❓ Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• No Crossover: Your registration fee does not count towards the fundraising goal.

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

• Post-Event Donations: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event on the race registration website.

🏢 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Jackson@t2t.org with your contact information or call 517-937-6384.

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

• Donation Contact: You can contact us at Jackson@t2t.org. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

📬 Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
  ATTN: Jan Ganzel - Jackson, MI
  3135 McCain Rd
  Jackson, MI 49203

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Policy: Yes. Contact us at Jackson@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

📄 Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipt Issuance: When you register online, you should automatically receive a receipt.
• Payment Receipts: If paying by credit card or check, that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.

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