🏃♂️ 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 through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. 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! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t2t.org.
🏙️ Event Details
- Date: September 6, 2025
- Location: 50 Lawrenceville Street, McDonough, GA
- Parking: Available at the parking deck across the street
- Community Engagement: 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.
🏃♀️ How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?
This is a 5K (3.1 miles) to walk or run this event. Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
📦 Packet Pickup Information
- Location: NewSole Running, 20 Macon St, McDonough, GA 30253
- Time: 10:30 AM- 6 PM
- Race Day Pickup: Packets can also be picked up at the race location on the 7th.
- Authorization: Someone else can pick up your packet for you with a copy of your registration receipt.
📝 Registration Information
- Day of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 7:00 AM the morning of the run.
- Online Registration: Remains open until race day registration is closed.
- Registration Fee: Does not count toward the fundraising goal.
- Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event.
🏁 Event Guidelines
- Bib Usage: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
- Fast Runner Positioning: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
- Awards: Most awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear.
- Water Stations: Yes, available along the route and at the start/finish line.
🚫 Item Policy
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.
🤝 Donations and Fundraising
- Post-Event Donations: Accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
- Fundraising: After registration, you will receive directions to start your own fundraising page.
- Offline Donations: Mail to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Thomas Mazza, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
- Company Sponsorship: Send sponsorship correspondence to McDonough@t2t.org.
👥 Volunteer Opportunities
It’s simple! Email us at McDonough@t2t.org and we will reply within 24-48 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!
🚑 Medical and Safety
Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site. There is also radio communication available on the course to help communicate with the EMS.
📄 Event Contact
For more information, please contact us at McDonough@t2t.org.
🌐 Race URL
For more information regarding the race, please visit this link.