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.
• Community: This will be our 5th 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: Loudon Fire & Police Department Training Room at 100 Cedar Street.
• Details: More details as the event gets closer.

🕖 Can I register the day of the run?

• Registration: Yes. Registration will open at 7am the morning of the run.
• Savings: 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.

⏳ When does online registration close?

• Close Time: Online registration is open until the run starts.

📋 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• 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 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, 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 Nature: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.
• Timing: The event is currently not timed. This may change as plans develop and sponsors sign up.

💧 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?

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Firefighter turnout gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Personal Belongings: Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Responsibility: 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?

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

📦 Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• Authorization: Yes, they can. They must present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Appreciation: And don’t forget to thank them!

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

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

🏢 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to loudon@: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 loudon@:t2t.org.
• Appreciation: 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.
• Donation Assistance: We can help you with that. 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 Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Attention: ATTN: Adam Santamaria
• Full Address: 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

🚨 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

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

❌ Can I get a refund?

• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event if you cannot attend, or the Foundation needs to cancel the event.
• Registration Transfer: Registration may be transferred to another person.

🤝 How can I volunteer?

• Contact: It's simple! Email us at loudon@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
• Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities. Thank you!

📃 Do registrants get receipts?

• Receipt Confirmation: When you register online you should automatically receive a receipt.
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