Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - McDonough, GA

50 Lawrenceville Street, McDonough GA

Saturday, September 6th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 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!
Foundation Information: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.

Annual Event: This will be our 4th year in McDonough, GA, 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.
Start Location: We will be starting the race at the McDonough Police Department this year (50 Lawrenceville Street).
Parking: Parking will be available at the parking deck across the street.

Pickup Location: NewSole Running, 20 Macon St, McDonough, GA 30253
Pickup Hours: 10:30 AM- 6 PM
Race Day Pickup: Packets can also be picked up at the race location on the 7th.

Day of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7:00 AM the morning of the run.
Size Availability: If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.
Displaying Bib: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.

Award Structure: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the start/finish line.

What to Bring: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
Item Safety: 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.
Fundraising: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Packet Pickup by Others: Yes, they can pick up your packet as long as they present a copy of your registration receipt.
Donations: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to McDonough@t2t.org with your contact information.

Fundraising Page: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page and you will be able to accept donations online.
Offline Donations: Please mail any offline donations to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Thomas Mazza, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Transfers: Yes, see information above OR contact us at McDonough@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.
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 to Volunteer: Email us at McDonough@t2t.org and we will reply within 24- 48 hours.
Financial Receipts: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.

On-Site Medical Staff: 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.

Incentives Offered: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.
Deadline: To qualify, complete your fundraising by June 30, 2024 for winter and spring events, or October 10, 2024 for summer and fall events.

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