Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Prince William, VA

🏃‍♂️ 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 Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org
• Community Event: This is an annual run/walk in Prince William 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.

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

• Distance: This is a 5K (because of the memorial loop, the course may not measure at an exact 3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Open to All: Anyone can run, walk or experience this event.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Packet Pickup: Details will be coming on packet pick up!

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Same Day Registration: Yes. you can register the day of the event before the run begins.
• Online Advantage: You’ll save time and guarantee a shirt and chipped bib if you register online before we close the website.
• Shirt Availability: For those who wait to register on day of, we may not have a shirt for you, and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

🎟️ Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Display Bib: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Rule: 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?

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

🏆 Will there be awards for running?

• Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Honoring Tradition: 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.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Availability: Yes, water is available at the end of the run.

🧳 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Leave Valuables: 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.

🎒 If I have a backpack, what do I do with it?

• Storage: 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.

💵 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

🤝 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

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

• Donation Period: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

📧 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to PrinceWilliamPrinceWilliam@t2t.org with your contact information and someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

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

• Contact Information: You can contact us at Princewilliam@t2t.org.
• Appreciation: We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Fundraising Capabilities: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Cash Donations: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that. Contact us at princewilliam@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.
• Direct Donations: You can send donations directly to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Rori Englert, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page.

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Process: Yes. See information above OR contact us at princewilliam@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

💰 Can I get a refund?

• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances.
• Transfer Option: Registration may be transferred to another person.

🤲 How can I volunteer?

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

📄 Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipt Confirmation: 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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