Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Alpena, MI

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

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.

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! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.

This will be the sixth year in Alpena 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.

Race Information

• Date: 2026-09-12
• Location: Corner of State Street and Prentiss Street, Alpena, MI
• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event.
• Registration: Registration will open at 8am on race day.

Packet Pickup

• Location: Alpena Bandshell
• Date & Time: Friday, September 11th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
• Morning of the Run: Pickup starts at 8:00am.
• Proxy Pickup: Yes, someone can pick up your packet with your registration receipt.

Registration Details

• Day of Registration: Yes, available at 8am.
• Online Registration Closure: Saturday, September 12th at 9:30am.
• Registration Fee: Does not count towards fundraising goal.
• Refund Policy: No refunds: transfers are accepted.

Event Participation

• Bib Number: Must be worn on the front of your outermost garment.
• Fast Runners: Seeding in the front corral for those predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile.
• Awards: Awards are primarily for firefighters, police, or military running in gear.
• Water Availability: A water station will be along the route and at the bandshell.

Event Guidelines

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed.
• Personal Items: Leave valuables in your vehicle: items are the owner's risk.
• Team Donations: Accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Fundraising: Participants can create fundraising pages after registration.

Volunteering and Sponsorship

• Volunteering: Register online to volunteer for the event.
• Sponsorship: Contact Alpena@t2t.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Contact Information

• Email for Questions: Alpena@t2t.org
• Mail Offline Donations: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
  ATTN: Alpena 5K
  2361 Hylan Blvd.
  Staten Island, NY 10306

Additional Notes

• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on-site.
• Fundraising Incentives: Check out the latest in our Fundraising Guide.

For more details and to register, please visit Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Alpena, MI.