Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Cypress, TX / Northwest Houston

🏃‍♂️ 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: We 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: The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk aims to bring together communities that support our FireFighters, Law Enforcement officers, and Military.

📍 Location of the 5K

• Address: John Paul Landing Park Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress, TX 77433
• Event Date: September 6, 2025

🎉 Post Race Celebration

• Time: Join us for a Post Race Celebration from 1:30 - 4:00pm at World of Beer Towne Lake.
• Offer: Use your WOB Coupon to get one free beverage.
• Silent Auction: Sponsored by SPRING CREEK AREA BLUE STAR MOTHERS TX18.

🏃‍♀️ How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

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

📅 Packet Pickup Information

• Wednesday: Sept. 3rd, 5:30 - 8:30 pm at World of Beer Towne Lake: 9945 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433
• Thursday: Sept. 4th at PJs Coffee, 2533 West Grand Parkway North, Katy TX 77449
• Race Day: Morning of September 6th starting at 6:45 am at John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress, TX 77433

📝 Registration Information

• Day of Registration: Yes, registration will open at 6:45 am the morning of the run.
• T-shirt Availability: If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we cannot guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Largest First Responder Team: The Siller Cup will be awarded to the Largest First Responder Team.
• Speed Awards: Awards for Fastest FF, Fastest LEO, Fastest Active Duty Military, Fastest Veteran, and 1st place Male and Female adults.
• Age Categories: Awards for 1st place teen male and female (ages 13 & up) and 1st place child male and female (ages 12 and under).
• Water Stations: Water will be available along the route and at the start/finish line.

🛡️ Event Guidelines

• What to Bring: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are permitted. Strollers and wheelchairs are also allowed.
• Personal Items: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle.

💡 Sponsorship and Donations

• Sponsorship: Send all sponsorship correspondence to cypress@t2t.org with your contact information.
• Donating Goods: Contact us at cypress@t2t.org to donate goods or services to this event.

🔄 Transfer and Refund Policies

• Transferring Registration: Yes, you can transfer your registration to another participant.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event.
• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

🌐 Stay Connected

• Social Media: Follow us on social media at Facebook.
• Email: For inquiries, email us at cypress@t2t.org.