Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Milwaukee, WI

🏅 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.
• Tribute: 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 www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be the 2nd year for the Milwaukee area 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?

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

📍 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Location: Packet Pick up will be at Corporate Central Credit Union (6262 S. Lowell Pl. Muskego, WI).
• Dates & Times: Wednesday, July 30th from 10am to 7pm and Thursday, July 31st from 5pm to 7pm.
• Same Day Pickup: Same day packet pick up will begin on Saturday the 2nd at Veterans Memorial Park (Muskego) starting at 8:15am.

📅 Can I register the day of the run?

• Day-of Registration: Yes. Registration will be open until the start of the run.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait to register we may not have a shirt for you, and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.

🕑 When does online registration close?

• Closing Time: Registration will be open until the start of the run.

🎽 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

🏆 I am a fast runner. Can I get a front line position?

• Seeding: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
• Arrive Early: It is recommended to arrive early to secure your position.

🥇 Will there be awards for running?

• Award Type: Yes, 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 an experience and much more than a run.
• Timed Event: The event will be timed this year.

⏱️ Will this event be timed?

• Timing: Yes! This event will be timed.

💧 Will water be available?

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

🛴 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted, as well as firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks.
• Valuables: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Security: 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.

💰 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• Fundraising: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

👤 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Authorization: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Gratitude: And don't forget to thank them!

💌 Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?

• Donation Period: Yes. Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.

🤝 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Info: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to milwaukeerun@t2t.org with your contact information.
• Response Time: Someone will be in touch with you within 24 hours.

🎁 I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

• Contact Us: You can contact us at milwaukeerun@t2t.org.
• Support: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

💖 As a participant, can I fundraise/encourage others to donate?

• Fundraising Page: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Donation Process: You can accept donations online.
• Offline Donations: Contact us at milwaukeerun@t2t.org for assistance.

📬 Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation?

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Process: Yes. See information above OR contact us at milwaukeerun@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

💵 Can I get a refund?

• 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.
• Transfer Options: Registration may be transferred to another person.

👐 How can I volunteer?

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