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

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.
• Remembering Heroes: 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.
• Community Engagement: 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 (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Packet Pickup Information

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

Day of Registration

• Availability: Yes, registration remains open until the start of the run.
• Fees: Those who wait to register on day of will pay an additional $10.
• T-shirt Availability: We may not have a t-shirt, and cannot guarantee sizes for late registrants.

Online Registration

• Closing Time: Online registration will remain open until the start of the run.

Bib Number Requirement

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

Frontline Position for Fast Runners

• Eligibility: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
• Arrive Early: Please arrive early.

Awards for Running

• Simple Awards: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Gears of Honor: 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.
• Event Experience: This event is intended to be much more than a run.

Water Availability

• Station: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Additional Water: There will be water available at the square.

Items to Bring

• Permitted Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are permitted.
• Strollers and Wheelchairs: Strollers and wheelchairs will start at the back of the runners and first responders.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
• Responsibility: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Fundraising Details

• Registration Fee: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Packet Pickup: Yes, someone else can pick up your packet if they present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Post-Race Donations: Yes, donations will be accepted after the event.

Sponsorship and Donations

• Sponsorship Inquiries: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to westerville@t2t.org with your contact information.
• Donating Goods or Services: You can contact us at westerville@t2t.org.

Fundraising for Participants

• Fundraising Pages: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Offline Donations: You can mail offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Registration Transfers

• Transfer Process: Yes, you can transfer your registration to another participant.

Refund Policy

• Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event if you cannot attend.
• Transferability: Registration may be transferred to another person.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Contact: Email us at westerville@t2t.org.
• Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.

Receipts for Registrants

• Online Registration: You should automatically receive a receipt upon registering online.

Medical Staff Availability

• Emergency Medical Service: 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.

Fundraising Incentives

• Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year.
• Qualification: To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2026.
• Resources: Check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.