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

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

• Overview: 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.
• Purpose: 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.

Event Details

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

How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

Packet Pickup

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

Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 7:00 AM the morning of the run. 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. If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

Bib Information

• Bib Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

Awards and Water Availability

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

Event Guidelines

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Fundraising: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

Packet Pickup and Donations

• Packet Pickup by Others: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Post-Race Donations: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

Sponsorship and Volunteering

• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to McDonough@t2t.org with your contact information.
• Donations of Goods/Services: Contact us at McDonough@t2t.org.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Email us at McDonough@t2t.org to get involved.

Medical and Refund Policy

• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless if you cannot make the date or if the foundation needs to cancel the event: registration may be transferred to another person.

Fundraising and Receipts

• Fundraising Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.
• Receipts: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt: if paying in cash, receipt upon request.