Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jackson, MS

🏃‍♂️ 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 Info: For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.T2T.org.
• Anniversary: This will be the 5th year in Jackson MS, 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) walk or run event.
• Participation: Anyone can run, walk, or experience this event.

📦 Where can I pick up my packet?

• Race Day: Packet pickup will be available on race day starting at 7am.
• Early Pickup: We may also hold early packet pickup on Friday, September 20th. Location TBD.

📝 Can I register on the day of the run?

• Opening Time: Yes. Registration will open at 7 am the morning of the run.
• Late Fee: There will be a $5 late registration fee for those who choose to register on the morning of the race for all registrants except for First Responders.
• Shirt Availability: If you wait to register, we may not have a shirt for you and we cannot guarantee sizes for late registrants.

⏳ When does online registration close?

• Availability: Online registration will remain open until the start of the event.
• T-Shirt Warning: If you register after packet pick-up, you may not receive your t-shirt and any other race day swag.

👕 Does my registration come with a T-shirt?

• Before Deadline: If you register before September 1st you are guaranteed a shirt.
• After Deadline: People who register after this date are not guaranteed a shirt and will get one as supplies last.

📋 Do I have to wear my bib number?

• Visibility: Yes, please display your bib on the front of your outermost garment.
• Course Rules: Those who run without a bib will be asked to leave the course and will not be allowed to finish.

🏅 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 Focus: This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run. The event is timed.

💧 Will water be available?

• Water Station: Yes, a water station will be available along the route.
• Start/Finish: 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.
• Liability: 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?

• Proxy Pickup: 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 on the race registration website.

🤝 How can my company/organization sponsor this event?

• Contact Info: Please send all sponsorship correspondence to Jacksonms@:t2t.org with your contact information or call 347-708-9391.

🎁 I would like to donate goods or services to this event. How do I do that?

• Contact Us: You can contact us at Jacksonms@:t2t.org.
• Support: 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. 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 and you will be able to accept donations online.
• Cash Donations: Do you want to donate cash/money? We can help you with that.
• Contact Us: Contact us at Jacksonms@:t2t.org and we can walk you through the process.

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

• Mailing Address: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, ATTN: Thomas Mazza-Jackson MS, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306

🔄 Can I transfer my registration to another participant?

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

💵 Can I get a refund?

• No Refunds: 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.
• Transfer Option: Registration may be transferred to another person.

🤲 How can I volunteer?

• Contact Us: It's simple! Email us at Jacksonms@:t2t.org and we will reply within 24 hours.
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