Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sheboygan, WI

🏃‍♂️ 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.
• Mission: 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 t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be the 3rd year in Sheboygan, 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.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Pickup Options: Packets can be picked up the morning of the run or the afternoon before (4pm-7pm) at the Town of Sheboygan Fire Department.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Day-of Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

⏳ When does online registration close?

• Registration Window: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.
• Swag Note: If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

🔖 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

• Positioning: Yes, we ask that all fast runners and first responders (Fire, Police, EMS…) please line up at the front of the line.

🏆 Will there be awards for running?

• Award Focus: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Type of Awards: 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.

💧 Will water be available?

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

🧳 What can you bring to the event?

• Allowed Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Valuables Warning: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Responsibility: All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

💰 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

👥 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Packet Pickup: 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 Window: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

📩 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Inquiries: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Sheboygan@t2t.org with your contact information.

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

• Contact: You can contact us at Sheboygan@t2t.org.
• Support Our Mission: 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.

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

• Fundraising Page: 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.
• Direct Donations: Contact us at Sheboygan@t2t.org for assistance or send donations directly to ATTN: Rori Englert- 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306.

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

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation ATTN: Rori Englert- T2T Sheboygan 5K 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Options: Yes. See information above or contact us at Sheboygan@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

💸 Can I get a refund?

• Refund Policy: 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.

🙋‍♂️ How can I volunteer?

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

📄 Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipt Information: 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.