Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fort Myers, 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.
• Honoring Heroes: 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!
• Foundation Info: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community Event: This will be the seventh year in Fort Myers, 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 Foundation.

🏅 How far is a Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk?

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

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Packet Pickup: September 5, 2025 from 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Fort Myers, 13499 S Cleveland Ave Ste 209, Fort Myers, FL 33907.
• Race Day Pickup: September 6, 2025, 7:00 a.m.- 7:45 a.m. at Florida Southwestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Yes: Online registration will remain open through race day.
• Registration Table: Will open at 7am the morning of the race.
• QR Registration: Day of registrations will only be available using a QR reader through your cell phone only.
• No Paper Registrations: Paper registrations will not be used.

⏰ When does online registration close?

• Important: Online registration will remain OPEN through Saturday, September 6, 2025 and close promptly at race time.
• Price Increase: Registration prices on race day will increase $10 for all registrations except for First Responders.

👕 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Yes: Please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Rules: 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?

• Front Corral: 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, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Experience: 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.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Station: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish Line: Water will also be available at the start/finish line.

🎒 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please do not leave any personal items visible in your vehicle.
• Owner's Risk: All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.

💰 Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

• No: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.

👤 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Yes: They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Thank Them: Don’t forget to thank them!

💵 Can I still donate to a team and/or individual after the start of the race?

• 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 Fortmyers@:t2t.org with your contact information.

🎁 I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

• Contact Us: You can contact us at Fortmyers@:t2t.org.
• Generosity: Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

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

• Yes: Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.

🏣 Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation?

• Mail Donations: Please mail any offline donations to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Attn: T2T/FtMyers5K, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Yes: Transfers must be received before Thursday, September 5th.

🚫 Can I get a refund?

• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds for the event.

🤝 How can I volunteer?

• Register: It’s simple! Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Go online and you can REGISTER as a volunteer!

🧾 Do registrants get receipts?

• Online Receipts: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.

🚑 Is there a medical staff available on-site?

• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.

🎁 Does Tunnel to Towers offer fundraising incentives?

• Fundraising Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our