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.