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 Information: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be the 3rd 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?

• Location: Packet Pick up will be at Corporate Central Credit Union (6262 S. Lowell Pl. Muskego, WI).
• Dates: Wednesday, July 29th from 10 AM to 7 PM and Thursday, July 30th from 5 PM to 7 PM.
• Same Day Pickup: Same day packet pick up will begin on Saturday the 1st at Veterans Memorial Park (Muskego) starting at 8:15 AM.

Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration: Yes. Registration will be open until the start of the run.
• T-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?

• Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Enforcement: 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).

Will there be awards for running?

• Awards: Yes, the event will be timed.
• Categories: There will be awards in the following categories: Female First Responders, Male First Responders, Overall Females, Overall Males, Youth Female, and Youth Male.
• Experience: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.

Will water be available?

• Stations: Yes, water stations will be available along the route.
• Park Availability: There will be water available at the park.

What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted.
• Special Gear: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Storage: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Liability: 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?

• 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.
• 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.
• Appreciation: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Fundraising Pages: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Donation Assistance: We can help you with that: contact us at milwaukeerun@:t2t.org.

Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
ATTN: Dayna Marsh
2361 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10306

Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Information: Yes. See information above OR contact us at milwaukeerun@:t2t.org.

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

How can I volunteer?

• Contact: Email us at milwaukeerun@:t2t.org.
• Response Time: We will reply within 24 hours.
• Volunteer Need: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipt Issuance: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.
• Payment Acknowledgment: If paying by credit card or check that is your receipt. If paying in cash, receipt upon request.

Is there a medical staff available on-site?

• Emergency