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

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, after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
• Honor: 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!
• More Information: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.
• 10th Year: This will be the 10th year in Jackson, MI, and we are excited to once again bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs. 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.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

When does online registration close?

• Deadline: Online registration will remain open until the start of the event.
• Packet Pickup: 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?

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

Does my registration come with a T-shirt?

• Shirt Guarantee: If you register before May 1st, you are guaranteed a shirt.
• Post Deadline: 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 Structure: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Running in Gear: 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.
• Experience: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run. 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 Presence: 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?

• Pace Seeding: 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.
• Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
• Liability: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Is there a medical staff available on-site?

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

Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish Line: There will also be water available at the start/finish line.

Where can I pick up my packet?

• Pickup Time: Packet pickup will be available on race day starting at 7 am.
• 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?

• Proxy Pickup: 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 Pages: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Online Donations: You will be able to accept donations online.
• Cash Donations: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that.
• Contact Information: Contact us at Jackson@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.

Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

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

Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• Fee Exclusion: 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?

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

How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Contact Method: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Jackson@t2t.org with your contact information.
• Phone Option: Alternatively, you can call 517-937-6384.

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

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

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

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to:
• Foundation Details: Tunnel to Towers