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) 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 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?

• Packet Pickup Location: TriState Running Company, 148 Barnwood Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.
• Pickup Dates:
  • Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5pm-8pm
  • Friday, September 11, 2026, 10am-6pm
• Day Of: Packets will also be available the day of the event at the park starting at 7am. PLEASE NOTE: 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-Shirts: 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?

• Online Registration: Online registration will remain open until the event starts (Price increases on day of event).

IS THIS A TIMED EVENT?

• Timed: Yes.

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?

• Parking: 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: 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.
• Course Policy: 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 minutes/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.
• Availability: 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.
• Responsibility: All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. 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: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Responsibility: All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY PACKET FOR ME?

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

HOW CAN MY COMPANY/ORGANIZATION SPONSOR THIS EVENT?

• Contact Info: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Northernkentucky@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: You can contact us at Northernkentucky@t2t.org.
• Purpose: 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: 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 Northernkentucky@t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.
• Mail Donations: You can send donations directly to 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 - ATTN: N. Kentucky5K.

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.
• Fundraising Impact: Your fundraising efforts enable us to continue to make a difference in the lives of so many in need.
• Recognition: We recognize each fundraising milestone that is reached with prizes branded with the Tunnel to Towers logo.

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.
• Transfer Policy: Registration may be transferred to another person, just contact us.

WHAT ARE THE FUNDRAISING LEVELS & PRIZES?

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