Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - North Idaho

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!
• Foundation: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org.
• Community: This will be the 6th year for the North Idaho region, 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: Our event is a 5k run/walk.
• Course: The course is a very easy and scenic out-and-back course along the Centennial Trail which follows along the Coeur d’Alene Lake.

Where can I pick up my packet?

• Pre-race: To be determined for pre-race day pick up.
• Race day: Day of pick up will be at the McEuen Park Pavilion.

Can I register the day of the run?

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

• Closing Date: Online registration will remain open until race day registration is closed.
• T-shirt Notice: If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

Do I have to wear my bib number?

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

• Seeding: Runners predicting a pace faster than 8 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).
• Wheelchair Runners: Our wheelchair runners will head out following the elite runners.
• Start Waves: All other participants will start in the 3rd wave.
• Timing: This event is not timed.

Will there be awards for running?

• Awards Format: Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders.
• Criteria: 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 Changes: 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, at the halfway/turnaround point.
• Start/Finish Line: There will be water 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 leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle. All items should be stored securely at the owner's risk.
• Responsibility: Tunnel to Towers Foundation will not be responsible for the loss of any items.

Does my registration fee count towards my fundraising goal?

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

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

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

How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Sponsorship Contact: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to northidaho@: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 Information: You can contact us at northidaho@: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 Page: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Online Donations: You will be able to accept donations online.
• Cash Donations: Contact us at northidaho@:t2t.org for assistance with cash donations.
• Mailing Donations: Directly send donations to ATTN: Dayna Marsh- 2361 Hylan Boulevard., Staten Island, NY 10306.

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

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Attention: ATTN: Dayna Marsh North ID
• Location: 2361 Hylan Blvd.
• City: Staten Island, NY 10306

Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

• Transfer Process: Yes. See information above OR contact us at northidaho@: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 if you cannot make the date or the foundation needs to cancel the event for extenuating circumstances.