Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Myrtle Beach, SC

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.
• Honoring Heroes: 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 Info: For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.
• Event History: This will be our eighth year in Myrtle Beach, bringing together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Event Details

• Date: 2025-09-21
• Location: Farrow Parkway & Nevers Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles). Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Parking: Yes, there is plenty of parking available at The Market Common and around the park area.

Registration Information

• Packet Pickup: Black Dog Running Company: Saturday September 20th, 2025, from 1:30-5:00 PM.
• Same Day Registration: Registration will open at 7 AM the morning of the run. You’ll save time if you register online. We do not guarantee shirts or shirt sizes for late registrants.
• Bib Requirement: Please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minute/mile will be seeded in the front corral (arrive early).

Awards and Amenities

• Awards: 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.
• Water Availability: Yes, a water station will be available along the route and at the Start/Finish Line area.
• Event Restrictions: Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Please leave all personal items and valuables in your vehicle.
• Dog Policy: Dogs are welcome on leash only and owners must be responsible for cleanup.

Fundraising and Donations

• Registration Fees: Your registration fee does not count toward the fundraising goal.
• Team Packet Pickup: Yes, someone else can pick up your packet if they present a copy of your registration receipt.
• Donation Acceptance: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks after the event.
• Sponsorship Information: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to myrtlebeach@t2t.org.

Volunteering and Support

• Volunteering: Email us at myrtlebeach@t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours. Volunteers are always needed for the day of festivities.
• Medical Staff: Yes, there will be an Emergency Medical Service team available on site.
• Fundraising Support: Yes! Once you are registered, you will be given directions to start your own fundraising page.
• Offline Donation Address: Please mail any offline donations to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Colleen Grace, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.

Registration Management

• Transfer Registration: Yes, contact us at myrtlebeach@t2t.org for assistance.
• Refund Policy: We do not provide refunds for the event regardless of circumstances.
• Receipt Confirmation: When you register online, you should automatically receive a receipt by email.
• Fundraising Incentives: Yes, we offer fundraising incentives each year: check out our latest in our Fundraising Guide.