Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY

WHAT IS A TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN & WALK?

• Purpose: The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY). He 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!
• Foundation Info: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.

HOW FAR IS A TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN & WALK?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles).
• Participation: You are welcome to walk or run this event.

WHEN/WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY PACKET?

• Pickup Location: Packets can be picked up prior to race day at TriState Running Company, 148 Barnwood Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.
• Pickup Dates: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5pm-8pm and Friday, September 11, 2026, 10am-6pm.
• Day of Event: Packets will also be available the day of the event at the park starting at 7am. Packets WILL NOT be mailed if not picked up.

CAN I REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RUN?

• Same Day Registration: Yes, same day registration will be available.
• T-Shirt Availability: T-shirts cannot be guaranteed without advanced registration.
• Price Increase: The registration price will increase for those who wait to register.

WHEN DOES THE ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSE?

• Closing Time: Online registration will remain open until the event starts.
• Price Increases: Price increases on the day of the event.

IS THIS A TIMED EVENT?

• Event Timing: Yes, this is a timed event.

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?

• Parking Options: Yes, there are several parking lots within walking distance of the park.
• Shuttle Service: There will be shuttle service from the Park & Ride lot on Buttermilk. No parking will be available in the park.

DO I HAVE TO WEAR MY BIB?

• Bib 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 FRONTLINE POSITION?

• Seeding: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front (arrive early).

WILL WATER BE AVAILABLE?

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

WHAT CAN I BRING TO THE EVENT?

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

IF I HAVE A BACKPACK, WHAT DO I DO WITH IT?

• Storage Advice: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
• Liability: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

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?

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

HOW CAN MY COMPANY/ORGANIZATION SPONSOR THIS EVENT?

• Contact Information: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Northernkentucky@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 Northernkentucky@t2t.org.
• Generosity 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.
• Cash Donations: We can help you with that. Contact us at Northernkentucky@t2t.org.

DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE COUNT TOWARDS MY FUNDRAISING GOAL?

• Registration Fees: Registration fees help offset some of the expenses associated with making the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk one of the country’s greatest annual events.
• Acknowledgment: Your fundraising efforts enable us to continue to make a difference in the lives of so many in need.

CAN I GET A REFUND? CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION?

• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event if you are not able to attend or if the Foundation needs to cancel the event.
• Transferability: Registration may be transferred to another person, just contact us.

WHAT ARE THE FUNDRAISING LEVELS & PRIZES?

• Details Coming: Stay tuned! We’ll have details soon.