Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Vero Beach, FL

🏃‍♂️ 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 3 miles through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
• Mission: We honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 by supporting 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.

✨ What’s New and Special About This Year’s Event?

• Year: This will be the 13th year for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk in Vero Beach and held on September 6, 2025.

📏 How Far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles) event where anyone can run, walk, or experience the event.
• Family-Friendly: Most of our registrants are walking the event, so feel free to bring the whole family!

📍 Where Can I Pick Up My Packet?

• Location: Fire Station 2 from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Friday.
• Address: 3301 Bridge Plaza Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963-1502

📝 Can I Register the Day of the Run?

• Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 6:15 AM the morning of the run.
• Online Savings: You’ll save time and money if you register online before the day of the event. Those who wait to register on the day will pay an additional $10.
• 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?

• Open Registration: Online Registration does not close - we will continue to accept registrations up until the start of the event.
• QR Code: At the event, all participants will register via a QR code on their personal devices/phones with a credit card.

🚗 Is There Parking Available?

• Yes: Parking will be available on-site.

🎫 Do I Have to Wear My Bib Number?

• Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Rule: 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?

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

🏆 Will There Be Awards for Running?

• Simple Awards: 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. The event is currently not 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?

• Allowed 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. Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

💸 Does My Registration Fee Count Towards My Fundraising Goal?

• Not Counting: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

💌 Can Someone Else Pick Up My Packet for Me?

• Packet Pickup: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Gratitude: Don’t forget to thank them!

💖 Can I Still Donate to a Team and/or Individual After the Start of the Race?

• Post-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 Verobeach@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 VeroBeach@T2T.org. 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: If you want to donate cash/money, contact us at VeroBeach@T2T.org and we can walk you through the process.
• Mailing Donations: If you send a donation, please mark in the memo section (VeroBeach 5K) and you can send it directly to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Adam Santamaria / Vero Beach, FL 5K, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.

✉️ Where Can I Mail an OFFLINE Donation?

• Mailing Address: Please mail any offline donations to the same address above and please note your team or fundraising name.
• Posting Donations: We will post your offline donation to the page.

🔄 Can I Transfer My Registration to Another Participant?

• Transfer Policy: Yes. See information above OR contact us at verobeach@t2t.org and we will manually change it in our system.

💵 Can I Get a Refund?

• No Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless of if you cannot make