Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Nelsonville, OH

Historical Public Square, Nelsonville OH

Sunday, April 26th, 2026

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 Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.

Location: Historical Public Square, Nelsonville, OH
Date: April 26, 2026
Community Gathering: This will be the 5th year in Nelsonville, OH and we are excited to bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs.

Same Day Registration: Yes. Registration will stay open until the start of the race.
Early Registration: You’ll save money and time if you register early, and we may not have a shirt for you ~ and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
Bib Number: 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.

Types: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
Categories: 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.

Items Allowed: 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.

Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
Packet Pickup: Someone else can pick up your packet, they must present a copy of your registration receipt.
Donations: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event is over.

Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to nelsonville@:t2t.org.
Goods and Services: You can contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

Fundraising Page: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
Donations: If you want to donate cash/money, contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org.
Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to:
Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Transfer Registration: Yes. Contact us at nelsonville@:t2t.org to arrange your transfer.
Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds, registration may be transferred to another person.

Volunteer Information: It's simple! Email us at nelsonville@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
Needed Volunteers: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

Receipts: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.
Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

Incentives Offer: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.
Deadline: To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2026.