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

🏃‍♂️What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?

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 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! For more information on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org.

🎉Event Details

• Date: September 21, 2025
• Location: Farrow Parkway & Nevers Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
• Community: This will be our eighth year in Myrtle Beach, bringing the community together to honor first responders, remember 9/11, and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
• Other Events: The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Myrtle Beach is one of four events in South Carolina.

🏅Race Information

• Distance: This is a 5K (3.1 miles). Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.
• Packet Pickup: Black Dog Running Company on September 20th, 2025, from 1:30 to 5:00 PM.
• Day of Registration: Yes, registration opens at 7 AM. Register online for a time-saving option.
• Parking: Ample parking available at The Market Common and around the park area.

🚫Bib Number Requirements

• Display: Please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment. Runners without a bib will be asked to leave the course.
• Fast Runners: Runners predicting a pace faster than 6 minutes/mile will be seeded in the front corral.
• Awards: Awards are focused on honoring first responders and are primarily for firefighters, police, or military in gear.
• Water Stations: A water station will be available along the route and at the Start/Finish Line area.

🧳What to Bring

• Permitted Items: Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed. Firefighter gear and military backpacks are also permitted.
• Dogs: Dogs are welcome on a leash, and owners must clean up after them.
• Personal Items: Leave personal items in your vehicle: the foundation is not responsible for lost items.
• Registration Fee: The registration fee does not count toward your fundraising goal.

🤝Packet Pickup and Donations

• Proxy Pickup: Someone else can pick up your packet with a copy of your registration receipt.
• Post-Race Donations: Donations will be accepted for 6 weeks post-event.
• Sponsorship: For sponsorship inquiries, email myrtlebeach@t2t.org.
• Goods or Services Donation: Contact myrtlebeach@t2t.org to donate goods or services.

💻Fundraising Opportunities

• Fundraising: Participants can fundraise and create their own fundraising pages once registered.
• Cash Donations: Direct donations can be mailed to ATTN: Adam Santamaria, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
• Offline Donations: Mail any offline donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at the address provided.
• Registration Transfers: You can transfer your registration to another participant.

📣Volunteer Information

• Volunteering: Email myrtlebeach@t2t.org to inquire about volunteering opportunities.
• Receipts: Online registrants receive automatic receipts via email.
• Medical Staff: An Emergency Medical Service will be available on-site.
• Fundraising Incentives: Visit our Fundraising Guide for the latest incentives available.