Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Loudon, TN

🏃‍♂️ 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: 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 Information: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit T2T.org.
• Local Event: This will be our sixth year in Loudon, 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 programs.

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

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

📍 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Location: Packet pickup is in the Loudon Fire & Police Department Training Room at 100 Cedar Street, Loudon.
• Schedule: It will be on Friday, September 11 between 4-6 pm and Saturday, September 12 between 7-8:30 am.

📝 Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration Time: Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run.
• Early Registration: You’ll save time and money if you register early.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait, we may not have a shirt for you and we do not guarantee sizes for late registrants.
• Payment: No cash transactions for in-person registrations.

⏰ When does online registration close?

• Online Registration: Online registration is open until the run starts.

🎟️ Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Display Requirement: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Non-compliance: 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?

• Frontline Position: Yes. Please note that this is not a timed event: therefore, there should be no issue getting a frontline position at the start.

🥇 Will there be awards for running?

• Award Criteria: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Running in Gear: 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.
• Event Nature: This event is not promoted as a competitive 5K race, but as a reenactment retracing the 3+ mile distance Stephen Siller ran from the Tunnel to the Towers on September 11, 2001.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Stations: Yes, two water stations will be set up along the route.
• Finish Line: There will be water available at the finish line.

🐕 What can you bring to the event?

• Permitted Items: Strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs are permitted. Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash or pet stroller.
• Gear Permitted: Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Items: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Owner's Risk: 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?

• Registration Fundraising: 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: 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?

• Sponsorship Info: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to loudon@: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 Info: You can contact us at loudon@:t2t.org.
• Cost Management: We make every effort to keep costs down to allow us to give the most to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s programs. Your generosity is 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.
• Direct Donations: If you want to donate cash/money, we can help you with that.
• Contact: Contact us at loudon@:t2t.org and we can walk you through the process or you can send donations directly to ATTN: Loudon 5K - 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306 - please give us your information so we can add it to your fundraising page.

📬 Where can I mail an OFFLINE donation (check made payable to Tunnel to Towers Foundation)?

• Mail To: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Attention: ATTN: Adam Santamaria - Loudon, TN
• Address: 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

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