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.
• 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!
• More Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community: 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.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

📍 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Date and Location: Packet Pick up will be at Corporate Central Credit Union (6262 S. Lowell Pl. Muskego, WI) 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?

• 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?

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

🎽 Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

🏆 Will there be awards for running?

• 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.
• Event Experience: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.
• Timing: The event will be timed this year.

🕒 Will this event be timed?

• Timing: Yes! This event will be timed.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and there will be water available at the square.

🧳 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Security: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
• Foundation Policy: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

💵 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• No: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

👥 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Proxy Pickup: 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?

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

🤝 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to milwaukeerun@t2t.org with your contact information and 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: We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen Siller's name.
• Appreciation: 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 and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Cash Donations: We can help you with that. Contact us at milwaukeerun@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.
• Mail Donations: You can send donations directly to ATTN: Rori Englert - 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page.

📬 Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation?

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Policy: 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?

• No Refunds: 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 Option: Registration may be transferred to another person.

🙋‍♂️ How can I volunteer?

• Contact: It's simple! Email us at milwaukeerun@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

📄 Do registrants get receipts?