Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Metro Detroit, 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 3 miles through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
• Honor: 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!
• Foundation Info: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This is our 4th year in Metro Detroit, 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.

📏 How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Map: Click here for the map.
• Accessibility: The event is open to all community members.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: TBD
• Updates: Please follow our Tunnel to Towers Metro Detroit Facebook page for the most up to date information as the event date approaches.

📝 Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will open the morning of the run. Time will be announced.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.
• Success Assurance: If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

🚗 Parking Information

• Availability: Yes, there is parking available.
• Fees: For a daily pass is $10 per vehicle unless you have a Metropark Annual pass.

🔖 Bib Information

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

🏁 Starting Line Details

• Fast Runners: This event is not timed so all participants will line up at the start line.
• First Responders: All First Responders (FFs, Police, & Military...etc) will be corralled at the starting line at the beginning of the race, and their position should be respected.

💧 Water Stations

• Locations: Yes, water stations will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish: There will be water available at the start/finish line.

🧳 Allowed Items

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
• Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Safety Reminder: 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.

💰 Fundraising and Donations

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Support: At least 75% of your fee supports T2T programs.
• Fundraising Milestones: We recognize each fundraising milestone that is reached with prizes branded with the Tunnel to Towers logo.
• Online Donations: Yes, donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

📦 Packet Pickup by Another Person

• Authorization: Yes, they can pick up your packet for you.
• Receipt Requirement: They must present a copy of your registration receipt.

📋 Sponsorship Opportunities

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to metrodetroit@t2t.org with your contact information.
• Response Time: Someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

🎁 Goods and Services Donation

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

🙌 Fundraising Support

• Registration: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Donation Process: We can help you with that. Contact us at metrodetroit@t2t.org.
• Mailing Donations: Donations can be sent directly to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

✉️ Mailing Offline Donations

• Address: Please mail any offline donations to:
• Foundation: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Attention: ATTN: Adam Santamaria T2T Metro Detroit 5K
• Location: 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Registration Transfer

• Process: Yes, you can transfer your registration to another participant.
• Deadline: Transfers must be received before Thursday, September 4th.

💵 Refund Policy

• Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event.
• Weather: This is a rain or shine event but we will cancel if weather conditions become unsafe.

👥 Volunteer Opportunities

• How to Volunteer: It's simple! Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.
• Early Registration: Please go online early and register early as a volunteer.